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Posted Sat, January 29, 2011
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Q. What check-ups and tests do I need and how often should I get them?
Blood pressure measurements every 1 to 2 years.
Breast exams monthly SELF exams; annual physician.
Annual mammography after age 40.
Cholesterol levels every 5 y...
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Posted Sat, January 29, 2011
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What is amniocentesis?
Amniocentesis is a procedure performed on pregnant women in their second trimester to diagnose or rule out birth defects. The procedure is usually performed in the doctor's office by an obstetrician. With the help of ultrasound...
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Posted Sat, January 29, 2011
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Most health care providers now routinely offer their pregnant patients a blood test called the maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) screening test. This test identifies pregnancies at higher-than-average risk of certain serious birth defects, such as ...
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