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28 December, 2022
What is a fecal immunochemical test (FIT)?

What is a fecal immunochemical test (FIT)?

A fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a screening test for bowel cancer. This test checks for hidden blood in the stool, which can be a sign of bowel cancer. FIT tests are increasingly used to...

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27 December, 2022
What is bowel cancer?

What is bowel cancer?

Bowel cancer is cancer that begins in the large bowel (colon) or rectum, and is one of the most common cancers in the world (Rawla et al., 2019). In 2020, there were more than 1.9...

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23 December, 2022
What is CRP?

What is C-reactive protein (CRP)?

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein that is produced by the liver. Your liver releases more CRP into the bloodstream when there is inflammation in your body. Inflammation is part of your body’s immune response...

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21 December, 2022
What is T4?

What is T4?

Thyroxine (T4) is one of the two major thyroid hormones that controls how your body uses energy. T4 is produced by the thyroid gland from tyrosine and iodine, and production is regulated by the pituitary...

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20 December, 2022
What is alkaline phosphatase?

What is alkaline phosphatase?

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme that is produced all over the body. While the exact function of ALP is not known, it is believed to be important in many body processes (Cleveland Clinic, 2021)....

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19 December, 2022
What is T3?

What is T3?

T3 (triiodothyronine) is a thyroid hormone that plays a key role in regulating metabolism, growth, and development. It is primarily produced by the thyroid gland as inactive T4, which is then converted into the active...

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18 December, 2022
Is male discharge normal?

Is male discharge normal?

Discharge from the penis is when any liquid other than urine comes out of the urethra. There are different types of male discharge that can have different causes – some of them are completely healthy...

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17 December, 2022
Yellow vaginal discharge: causes, treatments, and when to see a doctor

Yellow vaginal discharge: causes, treatments, and when to see a doctor

Vaginal discharge is a normal body process that keeps the vagina clean, balanced, and healthy. Discharge is usually white or clear in colour and can be either thick or thin in consistency. Vaginal discharge is...

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16 December, 2022
How long can HIV go undetected?

How long can HIV go undetected?

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, making it more vulnerable to infections. The virus is transmitted when the bodily fluids of an HIV-positive person (genital fluid, blood, semen,...

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