News tagged with medical checkups

Study questions reasons for routine pelvic exams

The pelvic exam, a standard part of a woman's gynecologic checkup, frequently is performed for reasons that are medically unjustified, according to the authors of a UCSF study that may lay the groundwork for future changes ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology Dec 14, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Recommended services not always given during patients' annual exams

New research finds that patients may not always receive all of the screening tests and counseling services that are due during their medical checkups.

Health Jan 18, 2012 | not rated yet | 0