Diagnostic Testing

As we roll into November, we will likely begin to see an uptick in the viral infections that put us all- but especially those of us over 65- at risk for serious illness and even death. A surge of new cases of COVID, Flu, and RSV will likely arrive in…

Not very long ago, we highlighted the advent of a new blood test to detect colon cancer. While we made clear its accuracy in detecting early-stage colon cancer is not equal to that of a traditional colonoscopy, for those who have not undergone a colonoscopy or other screening tests, it…

As you likely remember, back in 2022, the FDA approved the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, which, for the first time, allowed consumers to purchase hearing aids without going to an audiologist, getting a prescription and often paying thousands of dollars. It was anticipated that this new option would…

It’s September and that’s back-to-school season. Even if you’re no longer in school, you may still reminisce about your prior days of sitting in a classroom, challenging your brain, and trying to remember and learn all that you could. As an older adult, challenging your brain is one of the…

If you’ve been lucky, you were not affected by the COVID upsurge this summer, and perhaps the Flu and RSV have not been on your radar since last year’s vaccination push. But now is the time to check in to see whether you need to be revaccinated for any of…

Not very long ago we brought you the news that a new blood test had been developed to test for colorectal (CRC) cancer. This past week, the FDA approved the test, called Shield, produced by the drug manufacturer Guardant. Endorsed by both the American Cancer Society and the US Preventive…