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To Screen Or Not To Screen

Prof Dr April Camilla Roslani, Colorectal Surgeon, UM Specialist Centre | Assoc Prof Dr Aizura Syafinaz Ahmad Adlan, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, UM Specialist Centre

26-Aug-19 16:00

To Screen Or Not To Screen

Screening tests are typically given to people who are seemingly fit to detect unnoticed health problems. They come in many forms including blood and urine tests or imaging procedures. However, with so many different screening packages out there, how do you choose the one that's right for you? In fact, is screening even necessary for you?

Produced by: Tina Carmillia

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy


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Categories:  Health Policy,  Diseases and Conditions,  Mental Health,  Healthy Living,  Fitness,  Science,  Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:  Bigger Picture,  Health and Living,  health screening,  physical examination,  blood test,  urine test,  cancer screening,  preventative medicine,  pap smear,  colorectal exam, 


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