Medical tests sourcebook : basic consumer health information about preventive care guidelines, routine health screenings, home-use tests, blood, and stool tests, genetic testing, newborn screening, endoscopic exams, and imaging tests, such as X-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), mammography, fluoroscopy, and nuclear and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams; along with facts about diagnostic tests for allergies, cancer, diabetes, heart and lung disease, infectious diseases, sleep problems, and other specific conditions, a glossary of related terms, and directories of additional resources / Keith Jones, managing editor.
Medical tests for healthy living -- Screening and preventative care tests -- Laboratory tests -- Imaging tests and risks -- Catheterization, endoscopic, and electrical tests and assessments -- Screening and assessments for specific conditions and diseases -- Home and self-ordered tests -- Additional help and information.
Summary:
"Provides basic consumer health information about endoscopic, imaging, laboratory, and other types of medical testing for disease diagnosis and monitoring, along with guidelines for screening and preventive care testing in children and adults. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.