Medical Technology Archive for The Checkup

Prostate Cancer Screening's Toll

One of the most controversial issues in men's health is whether a blood test commonly used to screen for prostate cancer is being overused. Well, there's new evidence out this week that the test has led to a lot of men getting unnecessary treatment. The test, known as the prostate-specific...

Beware the CT Scan?

There's more evidence out today that CT scans and other medical procedures that expose patients to radiation may be putting many Americans at risk. While CT scans and other procedures are very useful for accurately diagnosing a variety of medical conditions, a growing body of evidence has been raising concerns...

Sour Economy Hits Health

There's more evidence out this week that the recession is having an impact on people's health. Two new surveys from major doctors' groups indicate that people are cutting back on things that will help keep them healthy and putting off seeing a doctor if they do get sick. In March,...

Colonoscopy Still Saves Lives

You may have read about the new study showing that colonoscopy might not be as good as everyone thought at detecting cancerous or precancerous polyps. But that's no excuse to skip this time-tested form of cancer screening. (You're not getting off the hook that easily!) The study, conducted in Canada...

Beware the Microchip

Tiny transmitters being embedded in everything from ID cards to the family dog may pose an unexpected danger: They can interfere with life-saving medical devices, according to a new study. Known as radio frequency identification devices (RFID), these little gadgets permit windshield passes to pay tolls for moving cars, security...

The Checkup Archive: Medical Technology

Prostate Cancer Screening's Toll

Beware the CT Scan?

Sour Economy Hits Health

Colonoscopy Still Saves Lives

Beware the Microchip