The Complexity of Balo’s Disease
Balo’s Disease, a rare subtype of multiple sclerosis, exhibits unique characteristics and challenges that require comprehensive understanding and tailored strategies for diagnosis and effective treatment
Demystifying Arthritis: Assessment of Your Susceptibility
Arthritis is a complex condition, shaped by genetic and environmental factors, with various types such as Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Gout. Early detection through arthritis blood panels can guide effective treatment strategies and prevent irreversible joint damage, thereby enhancing the quality of life.
What’s the Deal with CMP Tests? The Lowdown on testing for Liver, Kidney & Body Health
The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is a blood test that provides a snapshot of the chemical composition of a person’s body. The test checks the levels of glucose, electrolytes, proteins, and the function of the liver and kidneys. It is often ordered by a doctor to diagnose illness, monitor health over time, or prior to taking new medications. The CMP requires a fast of eight to twelve hours before the test, and a sample of the patient’s blood is collected by a healthcare professional and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The procedure of collecting the blood sample is quick and simple, with a needle inserted into the patient’s arm to collect a small blood sample in a test tube. The process usually takes less than five minutes and is not painful.
How To Read Your Wellness Blood Test Results
A wellness panel takes a look at your overall health and helps you evaluate your organs and systems like the thyroid, liver, kidneys and immunity. And because there is so much valuable information, it’s obviously important for you to understand how to read your blood test results. But you are probably asking yourself, what do […]
6 Ways Inflammation is Prematurely Aging You
What is Inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s response to toxins, injury, infection, illness, and stress. When the body senses trouble, it activates process that are meant to protect cells that are in danger. “In a healthy situation, inflammation serves as a good friend to our body,” says Mansour Mohamadzadeh, PhD, director of the Center for Inflammation […]