5G: Echelon Health explore radiation health concerns
5G, which stands for 5th generation, is the latest and fastest version of cellular internet which can be up to 100 times faster than its previous self, 4G. There are…
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The Echelon Health Blog. An informed view on the world of Personal Health Assessment.
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What Happens Inside Your Body When You Have A Stroke?
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…
Jul
15
Heart CT Scan in London – What To Expect
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…
Jul
13
Prostate Cancer Test in London: Symptoms and Diagnosis
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…
Jul
01
Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis And Symptoms
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…
Jun
30
What Is Atherosclerosis? Heart screening in London
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)…
Jun
29
Brain Tumour Diagnosis and Symptoms
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…
Jun
23
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,…
Jun
18
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….
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