The FDA has approved three self-administered tests for the high-risk strains of HPV known to cause most cervical cancers.

A patient presents for an annual cataract check for incipient cataracts. The patient’s history sheet shows that his mother had glaucoma. As part of a dilated comprehensive eye examination, the patient ...

Caring for your eyes and vision are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Vision screening is a simple test of your vision that can detect problems early. An eye exam is a detailed check of your ...

(HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of performing screening ...

As the diabetic population grows, so does the demand for a more streamlined screening protocol for the diabetic foot. Such a protocol should expedite referrals, with the hope of getting patients to a ...

During a routine physical exam, your doctor may check your vitals, weight, heart rate, and blood pressure. You may receive a vaccination if you need it. They’ll also examine you and ask about any ...

Draft recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) say there is insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms for the use of pelvic examinations to detect ...