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Can You Establish Paternity for a Missing Father? |
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By ryan on
3/30/2011 5:27 PM
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Paternity testing in the United States has become big business. But why do so many people need it in the first place? Most paternity testing is done for financial reasons to provide for a child's basic needs.
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Know Your Baseline |
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By ryan on
11/24/2010 4:30 PM
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When was the last time you had a checkup? Can't remember? Maybe you only go so that your doctor will give you the prescription for your cholesterol medication? Most people go to the doctor as a last resort, either because they are too busy or they don't want to hear any bad news.
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Here Comes the Flu (Shot)! |
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By ryan on
10/11/2010 4:09 PM
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It’s that time of year again and after last year’s scare with the Swine Flu (H1N1), people will want to be sure they are protected from the influenza virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the emergence last year of the H1N1 virus caused the first pandemic, or global outbreak, of a disease in 40 years.
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Pregnancy Testing – Earlier is Better for Your Baby |
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By ryan on
8/23/2010 2:34 PM
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Pregnancy tests have improved dramatically in recent years allowing women to provide the best environment – their own bodies! – for their babies. In the past, it was necessary to wait until you had missed your menstrual period before you were assured of getting an accurate diagnosis. Newer blood tests, the quantitative blood test or beta hCG test, can provide accurate readings as early as 6 to 8 days after ovulation.
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Infertility |
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By ryan on
8/23/2010 11:46 AM
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Approximately 85% of women will become pregnant within one year of trying. This young lady had been unsuccessful for 21 months. If she had not become pregnant, she probably would have used fertility treatments, as do many women with PCOS. This patient is forever grateful for the existence and utilization of SpectraCell’s micronutrient testing.
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Biophysical CA/CV |
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By ryan on
7/23/2010 1:12 PM
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Do you wonder how healthy you really are? Is your doctor testing for the right things and will he catch diseases or cancers in time for you to take action and prevent serious health problems? Many people wonder about this, especially when they see “healthy” friends and family suddenly succumb to heart disease or cancer.
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HIV/AIDS: President Obama Takes Big Steps to Make a Difference |
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By ryan on
7/21/2010 11:54 AM
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HIV/AIDS is still a major problem in the United States, accounting for 14,000 deaths each year. There are 56,300 new infections annually and President Obama’s National HIV/AIDS Strategy was released on July 13, 2010 to address the domestic epidemic and to focus public attention on it.
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Are You Getting the Right Blood Tests? |
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By ryan on
3/29/2010 2:04 PM
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Many people would be shocked to hear that their doctor may not be prescribing the right blood tests during your annual checkup. Doctors may not be recommending simple tests that can assess your health and prevent disease before it happens.
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New CDC HIV Testing Guidelines Released |
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By ryan on
1/11/2010 8:28 PM
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According to a report published in the December 15th issue of American Family Physician, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) reviewed and updated the HIV testing guidelines. The CDC is now recommending that all persons aged 13 to 64 gets tested at least once for HIV regardless of risk factors.
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Swine Flu on the Rise: New Tests Available |
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By ryan on
1/6/2010 8:46 PM
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Typically, the seasonal flu is most dangerous for the very young (under 2 years) and the elderly. The Swine Flu has shown to be dangerous to a different population so it could be critical to know which strain you have. The groups identified as the most susceptible to the H1N1 virus include the young, from the ages of 6 months to 24 years, and pregnant women.
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