Screening
The Coronary Calcium Score Test - A Useful Test, But...
The CAC test is helpful but should be used judiciously and preferably on a doctor's recommendation
Disease Hell...What Can We Truly Prevent or Control
Preventing disease from occurring is far better than trying to find disease by testing
Chest X-ray for Screening for Tuberculosis
Chest X-ray once in 3-5 years can help us identify subclinical or latent TB
The Ideal Annual Health Check-Up - Less is More
Be very careful about the tests you do as part of an annual health check-up.
Screening for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, if present, should be detected and treated to reduce the incidence of falls and fractures
Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
A one-time USG abdomen for screening for AAA in smokers above the age of 65 helps pick up aneurysms and save lives
Colorectal Cancer Screening - Is it of any Use in India?
Is Colorectal Cancer Screening in India of Any Use?
Serum PSA Test for Prostate Cancer Screening - Do it Only if You Have the Physical Resources and Mental Make-Up to Handle the Consequences
Do a serum PSA test only if you can handle the consequences of an abnormal result
HPV DNA Screening for Cervical Cancer Saves Lives
HPV DNA Screening for Cervical Cancer Saves Lives
Lung Cancer Screening with LDCT in Smokers Saves Lives
Lung Cancer Screening with LDCT in Smokers Saves Lives
