Author: Hoàng Anh

General Healthcare Health

Cervical Screening Guidelines

  The current cervical cancer screening guidelines vary slightly based on the recommendations of different organizations, but they generally agree on the following points: Age to Begin Screening: Screening should begin at age 25 for individuals with a cervix. Screening Methods and Frequency for Ages 25-65: Primary HPV Testing: Every […]

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Understanding Nail and Joint Abnormalities

Nail and joint abnormalities can provide important clues about underlying health conditions. Symptoms such as downward curved nails, spoon nails, nail ridges, nail pitting, red-brown lines under the nails, yellow knuckle bumps, swollen fingers, joints that pop, and tremors can indicate a variety of health issues. This article explores these […]

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Colon Cancer Screening and Guidelines

Screening Recommendations: Age to Start: Most guidelines recommend starting regular screening at age 45 for people at average risk. Screening Methods: Stool-Based Tests: Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) annually High-sensitivity guaiac-based fecal occult blood test (gFOBT) annually Multi-targeted stool DNA test (MT-sDNA) every 3 years Visual (Structural) Exams: Colonoscopy every 10 […]