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January 7, 2022
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Which tests can diagnose iron deficiency anemia?
Iron is a mineral that the body needs to grow and develop. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells due to a lack of iron in the body. The body uses iron to make important compounds, such as hemoglobin and myoglobin. These are key proteins in red blood cells, which are responsible…
December 15, 2021
7 Things You Must Know Before A Blood Test!
7 Things You Must Know Before A Blood Test! 7 Things You Must Know Before A Blood Test! 7 Things You Must Know Before A Blood Test! All children, except one, grow up. They soon know that they will grow up, and the way Wendy knew was this. One day when she was two years old she was playing in…
December 15, 2021
Cancer clues in a drop of blood
New diagnostic blood test paves the way for early stage lung cancer screening Adiagnostic blood test may provide early detection of lung cancer in asymptomatic patients, according to a new study. Lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death, is usually diagnosed at a late stage when the survival rate is extremely low. Early stage lung cancer is mostly asymptomatic,…
December 12, 2021
What Causes a Low or High Hemoglobin Level?
Hemoglobin is an iron-containing protein that facilitates oxygen delivery to cells in the body. Your hemoglobin level can be measured with a complete blood count (CBC). According to the American Red Cross, a normal hemoglobin level is 13.5–17.5 grams per deciliter (g/dL) for males and 12–15.5 g/dL for females.1 The standard values can vary between different laboratories. A CBC blood test…
December 10, 2021
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Pulmonary hypertension: Diagnosis
Chest X-rayBlood tests6-minute walk testPulmonary function testsElectrocardiogram (ECG)Nuclear scanEchocardiogramRight-heart catheterizationGenetic testingClinical classificationSummarySeveral tests can help a doctor determine if a person has pulmonary hypertension. The tests are mostly outpatient procedures with minimal risk to the person getting tested.Pulmonary hypertension is an elevation in the blood pressure of the lungs. It can happen due to heart disease, but can also be…
December 8, 2021
Getting prescriptions online saves time, money and privacy
While you may be used to heading to the pharmacy every few months to pick up a prescription, online pharmacies can save you a trip and help keep medications organized.If you haven’t thought about transferring prescriptions to an online pharmacy, it may be time. A few clicks could mean no more standing in line at a brick-and-mortar location. Switching to…
December 5, 2021