Oct. 3, 2020 –Since the recent presidential debate, at least 11 people involved in the event have tested positive, raising questions about how the virus could have run rampant there despite precautions, which included testing for everyone in attendance. The Cleveland Clinic supervised the event. In a statement issued Friday they said they had … Read more
While US President Donald Trump is exhibiting mild symptoms of coronavirus, Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden have tested negative for coronavirus. The Democratic presidential nominee and his wife were tested earlier in the day after news that US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump have tested positive for … Read more
What are bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)? Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows a health care provider to look at your lungs. It uses a thin, lighted tube called a bronchoscope. The tube is put through the mouth or nose and moved down the throat and into the airways. It helps diagnose and treat certain … Read more
Are there any risks to the test? You should not have a fluoroscopy procedure if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Radiation can be harmful to an unborn baby. For others, there is little risk to having this test. The dose of radiation depends on the procedure, but fluoroscopy is not considered … Read more
Are there any risks to the test? You should not take this test if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Radiation can be harmful to an unborn baby. For others, there is little risk to having this test. The dose of radiation is very low and is not considered harmful for most … Read more
What is a barium swallow? A barium swallow, also called an esophagogram, is an imaging test that checks for problems in your upper GI tract. Your upper GI tract includes your mouth, back of the throat, esophagus, stomach, and first part of your small intestine. The test uses a special type of x-ray called fluoroscopy. … Read more
What is a colposcopy? A colposcopy is a procedure that allows a health care provider to closely examine a woman’s cervix, vagina, and vulva. It uses a lighted, magnifying device called a colposcope. The device is placed at the opening of the vagina. It magnifies the normal view, allowing your provider to see problems that … Read more
What is a rash evaluation? A rash evaluation is a test to find out what is causing a rash. A rash, also known as dermatitis, is an area of skin that is red, irritated, and usually itchy. A skin rash may also be dry, scaly, and/or painful. Most rashes happen when your skin touches a … Read more
What is a white blood count (WBC)? A white blood count measures the number of white cells in your blood. White blood cells are part of the immune system. They help your body fight off infections and other diseases. When you get sick, your body makes more white blood cells to fight the bacteria, viruses, … Read more
What do the results mean? Depending on your symptoms, you may have been tested for one or more types of infections. A negative result means no harmful viruses or bacteria were found in your sample. A positive result means a specific type of harmful virus or bacteria was found in your sample. It indicates you … Read more