HIV testing
Early testing, detection and treatment for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can help people with HIV to stay healthy and delay the onset of complications including AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Treatment aims to control HIV and ... [... more]
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Prostate cancer testing
Prostate cancer is a malignant lump of tissue that grows in the prostate gland. It generally occurs in men over the age of 65. In two thirds of cases, it is not life threatening. Most men who have prostate cancer die of an unrelated cause. The ... [... more]
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Genetic testing for inherited cancer
A predisposition to certain cancers can be inherited via altered genes. Genetic testing aims to detect a genetic alteration that might increase the chances of a person developing a particular cancer. This testing is available to some families ... [... more]
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Bone density testing
Bone density testing, or bone mass measurement, is a medical procedure used to determine bone density or strength. These tests can identify osteoporosis or osteopaenia and the risk of future bone fractures. Bone density testing is a medical ... [... more]
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Allergy testing
Allergy testing determines which particular substances or allergens provoke an allergic reaction. The procedure may include skin and blood tests or special diets. Allergy symptoms include skin rashes, swelling, sneezing, asthma and nausea. ... [... more]
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Non-destructive Testing Of Kiwifruit
A problem frequently encountered by researchers examining fruit quality disorders is trying to obtain information on the development of the disorder without destroying the fruit in the process. While certain data can be collected by simply ... [... more]
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About testing
If you have had unprotected sex at some time it would be a good idea to have a check to see if you have picked up a sexually transmitted infection (STI). An STI is an infection that is passed from one person to another during sexual contact, ... [... more]
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The testing process in South Australia
For the past 16 years (well, not quite, but nearly) you have been wanting to drive. Maybe your friends or brothers and sisters already have their licence, and you have felt like this birthday was never going to come. Well the time has come - you ... [... more]
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Property Owners Will Have To Pay For Contamination Testing
Nearly 5000 property owners will have to pay for tests to find out if their Auckland homes are sitting on land potentially contaminated with higher than recommended levels of DDT, lead and arsenic. AUCKLAND, 2/11/2004 - Nearly 5000 property ... [... more]
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TESTING SOIL-LESS MEDIA
The nutrition of these plants is based on the use of slow release fertilisers. Liquid fertilisers are generally applied only occasionally but under conditions where leaching may occur they may need to be applied more frequently. It is important ... [... more]
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Pregnancy testing
If you suspect you could be pregnant, you can see your doctor (or family planning clinic) for a pregnancy test. The doctor may perform a pregnancy test on your blood or urine. Alternatively, you could buy a home pregnancy test kit, which is ... [... more]
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