PSA-based prostate cancer screening for men aged 55 to 69 offers both benefits and risks, including early detection of potentially aggressive cancers and a slight reduction in mortality, but also potential harms such as false positives, overdiagnosis, and treatment complications like incontinence and erectile dysfunction.
Coronary atherosclerosis develops silently over decades, often progressing without symptoms until causing angina or heart attack. Risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Screening tools like coronary calcium scoring and stress tests help detect it early. Prevention includes lifestyle changes, statins, and antiplatelet therapy.
Colon Polyps turn into colon cancer after 10 years if not removed. Screening Colonoscopy is done every 10 years from age 45 to 75 to identify and remove polyps. If polyps are removed during initial colonoscopy, it is repeated every 3-5 years.
A Home Exercise Program (HEP) is a personalized approach to managing pain and improving quality of life. It reduces pain by strengthening muscles, enhances mobility and flexibility, improves posture, and helps prevent injuries. HEP also boosts mental well-being by releasing mood-boosting endorphins.