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Men's Health

Prostate Cancer Risk and Health Screening Package Review

A review of prostate cancer risk screening packages: PSA, free PSA ratio, age-adjusted interpretation and supporting biomarkers. Understand who should screen, how often and how UK NHS and private options compare.

10 min read
Pregnancy Health

Infection & Immunity Screening During Pregnancy: UK Guide

Infection and immunity screening during pregnancy involves comprehensive blood testing to assess a mother's protection against various infections and identify potential risks that could affect both maternal and foetal health.

8 min read
Women's Health

Osteoporosis Risk Screening for Women – When to Start?

Osteoporosis risk screening for women involves evaluating bone health markers through blood tests and bone density assessments to identify potential bone weakening before symptoms develop, with timing depending on age and individual risk factors.

10 min read
Women's Health

Stress & Anxiety in Women – Screening and Management

Stress and anxiety in women can significantly impact physical and mental wellbeing, with biological markers including cortisol, thyroid function, and inflammatory indicators providing measurable insights into how the body responds to chronic stress.

8 min read
Women's Health

Weight Issues in Women — Screening Need and Solutions

Weight issues in women often involve complex metabolic and hormonal imbalances that can be assessed through blood screening, identifying underlying factors such as thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, and nutritional deficiencies.

7 min read
Women's Health

Women's Bone Health – Screening for Osteoporosis Risk

Osteoporosis screening through blood tests assesses bone health markers including vitamin D, calcium, phosphate, and bone turnover markers to identify potential bone density concerns before symptoms develop in women.

9 min read
Heart Health

Cardiac Stress BNP Marker: How it may help assess heart failure risk in the UK

The BNP blood test measures a hormone released when the heart is under stress or strain. Elevated levels may indicate heart muscle dysfunction and can suggest increased risk of heart failure conditions.

10 min read
Hormonal Health

Hormonal Health Awareness for Those Over 40: Monitoring Natural Changes

Hormonal health over 40 refers to the natural physiological changes in hormone production that occur during midlife, affecting reproductive, metabolic, and general wellbeing markers in both men and women.

9 min read
Cancer Screening

Lactate Dehydrogenase LDH Test For Cancer Risk Assessment

The lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test is a blood screening tool that measures an enzyme found in nearly all body tissues. When cells are damaged or destroyed, LDH levels may increase, potentially indicating tissue damage or cellular turnover associated with cancer risk factors.

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A Registered Adult Nurse with a background in Biomedical Science, experienced in surgical nursing, pre-assessment and patient care. Precious is passionate about safe, compassionate, patient-centred care — and brings the calm, organised touch of a former BRIT Awards and royal-events manager to every appointment.

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