The Benefits of a CT Scan for Cancer Detection
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,…
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The Echelon Health Blog. An informed view on the world of Personal Health Assessment.
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How is cancer diagnosed? Cancer screening in London
Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells which proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, in some cases, metastasize (spread). There are hundreds of different types of cancer and most are…
Jun
16
What causes sciatica? Sciatica diagnosis in London
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….
Jun
15
What is an EOS scan? EOS scan in London
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…
Jun
08
Why it’s the perfect time for a preventative health check
We find ourselves in the midst of a phase in our history that none of us expected to ever see. The Coronavirus pandemic has caused massive dislocation to so many…
Jun
08
It’s the perfect time for a Preventative Health Assessment
According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), 8% of total deaths in the UK in 2018, equating to 50,000 deaths, were caused by diseases that would have been treatable…
May
28
Covid 19 Antibody Testing – an important update
The world of Covid-19 is nothing if not fast moving. Within the last couple of weeks following the decision by PHE to validate two Covid 19 antibody tests, companies began…
May
25
Wellbeing at work – why firms should take care of their people
Do businesses save money by doing the bare minimum for their employees? Some firms might take this approach, but what they gain by paying lower wages and not caring for…
May
22
Occupational health: trends and developments
Occupational health is a broad field that covers the health of people at work. It’s aim is to ensure that employees and employers are healthy and to limit anything potentially…
May
21
Why You Should Invest in a Full Body MOT
Is it time you got serious about your health? You can start now by giving yourself a full body MOT to protect your current and future health. Think about your…
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