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In the US, there are 94 million Americans over the age of 20 whose cholesterol is higher than 200 mg/dL. 28 million Americans cholesterol test results put them over 240 mg/dL. If you’ve never had cholesterol testing, then you might not know those millions of Americans have dangerously high levels of cholesterol. The scary truth for […]
In the U.S., more than 7 billion clinical lab tests are performed yearly. Analyzing specimens is essential to running any healthcare facility. Having access to laboratory services is necessary to provide critical data. This is especially true to help diagnose a patient and make sure to treat them. Yet, testing lab data is a complicated […]
Did you know that preventative medical screenings can increase your life expectancy? One study found that 30 to 49-year-olds that attended annual screenings gained 0.14 life years. But many people avoid medical screenings altogether. Drawing blood, answering sensitive questions, and possibly getting negative results are common reasons for avoidance. So, do you really need a […]