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.
Millennials – Less Sex, More STDs
Millennials – Less Sex, More STDs
STDs Past 50 – Everything You Need To Know
STDs past 50 have become a common reality for modern adults. People live longer, healthier, lives; divorce later in life and now use online dating. All of this contributes to more sex after 50. Additionally, sex after 60 and sex after 70 is taking place at a higher rate in retirement homes, nursing homes and […]
AIDS Amnesia – Why AIDS Should Still Be A Concern
With the never ending news cycle of health scares these days, it’s tough to keep up with the latest illnesses that pose a threat to you and your family. The Zika virus, the latest flu strain, the latest drug resistant antibiotic – you name it, it’s trending. But with this onslaught of new diseases rolling […]
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 […]