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The Echelon Health Blog. An informed view on the world of Personal Health Assessment.
What happens when you have a stroke
Oct 30

What Happens Inside Your Body When You Have A Stroke?

By Lucy Holl

There are around 100,000 recorded strokes in the UK each year which account for around 38,000 deaths, 80% of which could be preventable. A stroke is a very serious condition…

Echelon Health Packages & Prices for Health Assessments October 2020
Oct 30

Our Brand New Range Of Health Assessments

By Echelon Health

Echelon Health is one of the world’s leading providers of Preventative Health Assessments. Based in the heart of Harley Street and led by highly acclaimed Medical Director Dr Paul Jenkins,…

Health check London: what will it test for?
Oct 30

Full Health Check London: What Will It Test For?

By Lucy Holl

Worries surrounding Personal Health can interrupt your ability to enjoy yourself and plan for the future. Though you may live a perfectly healthy lifestyle and not be experiencing any symptoms,…

heart ct scan
Jul 15

Heart CT Scan in London – What To Expect

By Echelon Health

According to the British Heart Foundation, 115,000 cases of heart and circulatory disease could be prevented over the next decade if early detection of precursors to heart disease, like atherosclerosis…

Prostate cancer test in London - Echelon Health
Jul 13

Prostate Cancer Test in London: Symptoms and Diagnosis

By Echelon Health

As the name suggests, prostate cancer forms in the prostate, the walnut-shaped gland in men that is responsible for producing seminal fluid and transporting sperm. It is the most common…

Pancreatic cancer diagnosis in London - Echelon Health
Jul 01

Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis And Symptoms

By Echelon Health

Pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with a one-year survival rate is just 20% and a 10-year survival rate of just 1%. This is due to…

atherosclerosis heart screening in London -Echelon Health
Jun 30

What Is Atherosclerosis? Heart screening in London

By Echelon Health

Our lives depend on our heart continuing to beat roughly 100,000 times a day. We all know it’s important to take care of our hearts. Unfortunately, coronary heart disease (CHD)…

brain tumour diagnosis and symptoms - Echelon Health
Jun 29

Brain Tumour Diagnosis and Symptoms

By Echelon Health

The term brain tumour refers to a growth of cells in the brain that multiplies in an abnormal and uncontrolled way. However, technically speaking, there are many different types of…

Heart CT scan in London - Echelon Health
Jun 23

What You Need To Know About CT Scans For Cancer Detection

By Echelon Health

In the not-so-distant past, the diagnosis of cancer was seen as a death sentence. With a lack of treatment options, a poor understanding of the disease and underdeveloped imaging techniques,…

Jun 18

How is cancer diagnosed? Cancer screening in London

By Echelon Health

When an abnormal growth of cells develops in an uncontrolled way, this is called cancer. In some cases, these cells can spread to other areas of your body through a…

what causes sciatica? Sciatica diagnosis in London - Echelon Health
Jun 16

What causes sciatica? Sciatica diagnosis in London

By Sophia Daly

Sciatica refers to a radiating pain along the sciatic nerves – the two longest nerves in the body  stretching from your lower back through your hips and down each leg….

EOS scan London - what is an EOS scan - Echelon Health
Jun 15

What is an EOS scan? EOS scan in London

By Sophia Daly

An EOS scanner is a very sophisticated CT scanner ideal for imaging the musculoskeletal system whilst the patient is in a weight-bearing position. This makes it fantastic for assessing conditions…