Background: Current guidelines for screening of colorectal cancer do not offer specific recommendations for cessation of antithrombotic agents prior to fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Aim ...

In the present study, test accuracy of one of the most commonly used FITs was evaluated in a large cohort of asymptomatic, high-risk individuals undergoing colonoscopy surveillance. It was found ...

In pregnancy, urine and blood tests work by detecting a hormone that is made when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. This hormone is called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and is found in ...

A blood glucose test measures the sugar (glucose) circulating in your bloodstream. Blood glucose tests are common, and many healthcare professionals can order or administer them. However ...

Medical experts have established estimated normal ranges for almost every substance in your body, from blood to sodium. Too much or too little of anything can lead to problems. If your test ...

Tis the season to get sick with a cold, the flu or even COVID-19. If you're wondering if your at-home COVID-19 test kits are still OK to use, we've got good news. Even if your box says it's ...