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Health Encyclopedia: Colon And Rectal Cancers Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Colon and rectal cancers are diagnosed using the screening tests discussed below. These tests can detect precancerous polyps and colorectal cancers at stages early enough for complete removal and cure.

Unfortunately, only 30 - 40% of adults over 50 years old (mostly in the upper socioeconomic group) have regular screening tests that could detect a cancer early enough for curative treatment. A survey reported that many people are not screened because they are too embarrassed. Those who ha...

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Natural Treatment Options for Lowering Cholesterol

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Cholesterol, Stroke, and Statins: Is there a paradox?

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High cholesterol, specifically high LDL and low HDL, is clearly a risk factor for the development... Read more »

Could High Cholesterol Be at the Bottom of Your Strained Sex Life?

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A reader recently asked if high cholesterol can directly affect your sex life. The answer to this... Read more »

Your Doctor Visit - What Happens After the Exam?

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What is the difference between LDL and VLDL?

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Sinusitis: Surgery

SurgerySurgery is used to unblock the sinuses when drug therapy is not effective or if there are other complications, such as structural abnormalities or fungal sinusitis.Insertion of a Drainage... Read more »

Sinusitis: Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis

for Chronic SinusitisDetermining and Treating any Underlying Conditions. A thorough diagnostic work-up should be performed to rule out any underlying conditions, including but not limited... Read more »

Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Prognosis

PrognosisAsymptomatic gallstones seldom lead to problems. Death from even symptomatic gallstones is very rare, accounting for only 0.2% of annual deaths in the United States. Serious complications... Read more »

Cholesterol Risk Factors

About half of all American adults have total cholesterol levels over 200 mg/dL. Over 25% have been told by doctors that they have unhealthy levels. Total cholesterol levels have been... Read more »

Cholesterol and Lipids

Lipids are the building blocks of the fatsand fatty substances found in animals and plants. They are microscopic layered spheres of oil, which, in animals, are composed mainly of... Read more »

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