So you think you need . . . a diagnostic biopsy - One of the things conventional medicine prides itself on is its diagnoses. But much of the credit goes not to doctors, but to the technologists who ha...

So you think you need . . . a diagnostic biopsy - Safer detection techniques - * Lung: PET scans are just as accurate as biopsies, with no significant health risks (Appl Radiol, 2003; 32: 9-17). * Breast: MRI has variable accu...

Ultrasound tests - The mainstay of modern obstetric diagnosis is the ultrasound scan (or sonography). Similar to radar, real-time scanners employ very-high-frequency pul...

Breast ultrasound - I have lumpy breasts, but I am loathe to have a mammogram because of doubts about its safety and accuracy. My doctor has recommended that I go for a...

Ultrasound tests - How about the new down’s test? - Ultrasound scans can predict Down’s syndrome. A nuchal scan measures the depth of the dark fluid-filled space at the back of the baby’s neck at 10-13...

Ultrasound: the scan scam - Women believe that they can ensure the well being of their babies by having ultrasound scans and that the earlier any problems are detected, the bette...

Biopsy and barcode scanners - ‘ve been told that I need a uterine biopsy and wondered if you had any information on this procedure that may help me weigh up the pros and cons.

There’s a support group for electrosensitives - Re Tony Edwards’ special report on electro-pollution (WDDTY vol 16 no 1), I would like to inform readers that there is a support group for electrosens...