Dear Dr. Motola, Is is possible to perform a self exam of the prostate and if so, how can it be done? It is possible to perform a... Read more »
Breast Cancer Screening News Update: Yesterday, March 27, the American Cancer Society issued new breast cancer screening guidelines calling... Read more »
The Big Squeeze. Cartoons have been drawn about it, jokes made about it, pain-preventive measures sympathetically prescribed… But... Read more »
How do you use digital information to better your health? What is digital health? What are ePatients? Do you want or need doctors to... Read more »
Many, if not most, aspects of my life are digitized. My photos are online in albums in Picasa. My favorite recipes are entered into recipe... Read more »
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A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum. The doctor uses a gloved, lubricated finger to check for abnormalities.Alternative... Read more »
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DRENormal ValuesA normal finding means the doctor did not detect any problem during the exam. However, this test does not completely rule out all... Read more »
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DREReferencesMarcello PW. Diseases of the anorectum. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver... Read more »
At What Age Should I Start Getting PSA Tests?The age at which one should first have a prostate cancer screening has been debated. The... Read more »