Can you trust your medical lab test results? What can go wrong - and what you should do to protect your well-being

Article Abstract:

Results of medical laboratory tests are not always reliable as they can sometimes be inaccurate. Common laboratory errors can result from shoddy lab work, inadequate or poor sample and other complications. Even tests considered tried and true can miss problems. Strategies include ensuring that the lab is duly accredited and seeking a second opinion.

Evaluation, Diagnosis, Laboratory, Laboratory diagnosis

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Which vitamins do you really need?

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Vitamins are essential organic substances found naturally in food or may be produced synthetically. Vitamins aid in metabolism and in combating certain diseases. Vitamin B6 reduces the risk of cardiac disease while Vitamin D, found in fortified milk and fish, plays a role in bone formation.

Health aspects, Vitamins, Vitamin therapy

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The new pain busters

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Comprehensive pain centers have found innovative ways of treating chronic pain. They use high-technology gadgets such as implantable electronic nerve stimulating devices. In addition, they also use low-technology techniques, including relaxation, biofeedback, acupuncture and meditation.

Care and treatment, Services, Intractable pain, Pain clinics

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