Your Health is Our Top Priority: An All-Inclusive Guide to AAS Lab & Diagnostic Center’s Medical Services

Our mission at AAS Lab & Diagnostic Centre is to empower your health journey. We provide an extensive array of diagnostic services intended to give you precise and quick information regarding your health. This blog post explores the range of diagnostic services and tools that AAS Lab offers, as well as important details regarding prevalent health issues including diabetes, lung cancer, and breast cancer.

Encouraging Knowledge-Based Choices: An Examination of Diagnostic Services

Effective healthcare is based on early detection. Diagnostic services enable doctors to diagnose and track a variety of health disorders by using cutting-edge technology to collect data about your internal health state. A deeper look at a few essential diagnostic instruments offered by AAS LAB & DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE

Computed Tomography, or CT scan: This cutting-edge imaging method uses X-rays to produce precise cross-sectional pictures of your body.  Our CT scans can investigate different tissues, bones, and organs, and they may identify anomalies such as internal bleeding, fractures, or malignancies.

Cardiac CT: Your heart and the blood arteries around it are the only targets of this particular type of CT scan. A cardiac computed tomography (CT scan) can be used to detect arterial blockages, locate structural irregularities in the heart, and evaluate blood supply to the heart muscle.

CT for Iron Quantification: This cutting-edge method of CT scanning assesses the amount of iron present in your bone marrow, spleen, and liver. When used to diagnose iron overload or deficiency, it can be a useful tool that could result in more specialized treatment methods.

Phlebotomy: Taking blood for different tests is a frequent operation. These tests can assess hormone, vitamin, and other vital substance levels in addition to monitoring and screening for various health issues. At AAS Lab, our highly qualified and experienced phlebotomists guarantee a quick and easy blood draw procedure.

Unlocking Bone Health: DEXA Scan Significance

AAS Lab uses a specific X-ray method called dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to evaluate bone mineral density (BMD). It assists in determining your risk of osteoporosis, a disorder marked by weakening bones and a higher chance of fractures.  For those who are at a higher risk of osteoporosis because of their age, family history, or other medical issues, a DEXA scan may be essential.

Early diagnosis and management of osteoporosis can potentially prevent fractures and improve quality of life.

Digital Imaging: A Detailed Look at Your Bones and Smile

At AAS Lab, digital imaging has transformed the area of medical imaging by providing a number of advantages over conventional X-rays. This is how it will help you:

Digital dental imaging uses digital images of your teeth and jawbone in place of traditional dental X-rays.  Dentists can diagnose and schedule treatments more accurately because to the sharper and more thorough picture of your oral health that these digital photographs give them.

Digital X-ray: While providing crisper and more detailed images than traditional X-rays, digital X-rays have lower radiation dosages. This can be helpful for a number of exams, such as bone X-rays to assess fractures or chest X-rays to assess lung health.

Orthopantomograms, or OPGs, are panoramic X-rays that provide a wide-angle picture of your upper and lower jaw, including every tooth. Dentists can evaluate prospective dental issues, the growth of wisdom teeth, and the form of the jawbone with the use of this thorough imaging.

A side-view image of the head and jaw is provided by the CEPH (cephalometric X-ray), a specialized X-ray that helps orthodontists and dentists evaluate facial growth patterns, jaw alignment, and orthodontic treatment planning for misaligned teeth or jaw issues.

Putting Your Health First: Taking Care of Common Health Issues

Being proactive with your health means being aware of any risks and adopting appropriate precautions. This section addresses three critical components of overall health: diabetes, lung cancer, and breast cancer awareness.

Breast Cancer Awareness: Effective treatment for breast cancer requires early detection. Important elements of early detection procedures include clinical breast exams performed by a physician, mammograms (breast X-rays), and routine self-examinations. AAS Lab collaborates closely with medical professionals to guarantee prompt and precise mammography results.

Diabetes Concerns: High blood sugar levels are a hallmark of diabetes, a chronic illness. Diabetes can be diagnosed and tracked with the use of routine blood tests at AAS Lab. It is advised to see a doctor for a thorough evaluation if you are worried about acquiring diabetes because of your weight, family history, or other risk factors. Please contact a healthcare provider with any particular questions or concerns as this blog article does not offer medical advice.

Globally, lung cancer is the primary cause of cancer-related mortality. Although not smoking is the main risk factor, lung cancer can nevertheless strike non-smokers as well. An early diagnosis is essential for improved treatment results. See a doctor if you have chronic coughing, dyspnea, or chest pain.