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UDS Blog & News
Stay informed with our blog and news section, featuring the latest updates in health diagnostics, wellness screening, and early disease detection. Keep your health on track with expert insights and the newest advancements in the medical field.
Gene Variant Slows Form of Inherited Alzheimer’s Disease
Variations in certain genes can modify the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other types of dementia....
The Science of Sleep: Understanding Its Complexities and Importance
What is Sleep? More Than Just Being Unconscious Sleep is a fundamental yet complex process essential for human health...
Ultrasound vs. Blood Tests: Understanding Diagnostic Differences and Uses
What is Ultrasound? Definition: Ultrasound is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to...
Understanding Cancer Growth and Spread: A Firefighter’s Story
Cancer is a formidable challenge in medicine. Understanding how cancer develops and spreads plays a crucial role in...
Comprehensive Metabolic Health Assessment: Beyond HbA1c
The silent progression of type II diabetes (T2D) poses a significant challenge in modern healthcare. Often...
Evaluating Carcinogenic Risks for Firefighters
A Brief History of the IARC Monographs Program The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) was established...
Metabolic Dysfunction, Insulin Resistance, and Their Links to Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease
Metabolic dysfunction is a state where normal metabolic processes are disrupted, often leading to conditions such as...
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation on Breast Cancer Screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has published a significant update to its guidelines on breast cancer...
CDC Sounds the Alarm on Key Factor Keeping Women from Undergoing Mammography
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently highlighted a critical issue preventing women from...
First 5T MRI to Offer Whole-Body Imaging Scores FDA Clearance
On May 2, 2024, a groundbreaking advancement in medical imaging was achieved as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
NIH Launches Research Network to Evaluate Emerging Cancer Screening Technologies
In a groundbreaking initiative to advance cancer detection and treatment, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has...