Ultrasound scans: what can an ultrasound detect?
Many people who hear the word ‘ultrasound’ will probably associate them with pregnancy scans, but this particular type of test can be used for much more than that. At Echelon…
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Aug 03
Most Serious Brain Diseases And How To Prevent Them
What Are Brain Diseases? The brain is the most important organ in the human body. It plays an integral role in the nervous system, allowing us to think and feel….
Jul 28
The role of AI in early disease detection
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has cemented itself into a very robust role in the world in the past couple of decades. However, most do not consider the many ways we interact…
May 25
8 highly preventable cancers and how to reduce the risk of developing them
Cancer, unfortunately, is quite a common diagnosis among people, especially those of older age. However, some types of cancer can be managed or effectively prevented. This blog will be going…
May 19
Can early screening eradicate colon cancer?
Colon cancer, also known as bowel cancer or rectal cancer, is the 4th most common cancer in the UK among men and women with about 42,900 new bowel cancer cases…
Mar 23
How Is Ovarian Cancer Diagnosed?
Ovarian cancer is a catch-all term for a selection of illnesses that are found in the ovaries or other areas in the female reproductive system, such as the fallopian tubes….
Apr 23
What is a DEXA scan?
What is a DEXA scan? A DEXA scan – or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry – is also known as a bone density scan. It is a medical imaging test that is…
Apr 09
Choosing The Best Private Health Check: A Helpful Guide
Private health checks offer a great way of keeping on top of your health and making important lifestyle choices for your future. But, with so many different tests and aspects…
Mar 30
How to ensure good kidney health
The kidneys are the organs responsible for filtering waste products, excess water, and other impurities from your blood. These waste products are stored in the bladder and later expelled through…
Mar 17
World Sleep Day: Tips & advice
Sleep, glorious sleep. Whether or not you get the recommended 8-9 hours a night, we all need a certain amount of it to allow the body to repair, restore and…
Jan 18
Vaccines within the UK – What have we ordered, what are their success rates and when can life return to normal.
Within the UK there are three approved Covid-19 Vaccines; Pfizer, Oxford/AstraZaneca and Moderna; but how safe are they? The traditional process of developing a vaccine is slow. Speaking at the…
Dec 03
Vitamin D and Covid-19
In light of the persuasive circumstantial evidence that vitamin D deficiency may play a major contributory role to Covid-19 infection, progression, severity and mortality, and given the high prevalence of vitamin…
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