Background Musculoskeletal knee pain is a large and costly problem, and meniscal tears make up a large proportion of diagnoses. ‘Special tests’ to diagnose torn menisci are often used in the physical ...

Food intolerances, food sensitivities, and food allergies can all produce negative symptoms, ranging from undesirable to downright dangerous. Food intolerances can produce uncomfortable or ...

PCR tests are very accurate and can find the virus even in people without symptoms. Rapid tests can be done at home and show results in minutes. It's important to follow instructions closely when ...

Making an accurate diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be complicated. Doctors must carefully weigh symptoms, family history and other factors to come to a conclusion. The standard diagnosis of ...

Blood tests are sometimes used to help confirm or rule out conditions causing back pain. A complete blood count (CBC) may show infections or inflammation. The HLA-B27 blood test checks for genetic ...