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Cow's milk protein allergy: an immune reaction that is important not to miss
Cow's milk protein allergy is an immune-mediated condition in which the body perceives milk proteins as dangerous foreign substances. On...
Symptoms of vitamin deficiency: how the body signals a deficiency even before diseases appear
Symptoms of vitamin deficiency rarely appear suddenly. In most cases, it is a slow process, when the body first adapts, uses up reserves, and then...
Can I smoke before tests: how nicotine affects the results and when it is really critical
The question of whether it is possible to smoke before tests arises very often - especially among people who donate blood or urine on an empty stomach. Smoking...
Tests after 40 years: which examinations help maintain health and identify risks in time
After 40 years, the body begins to work differently. Metabolism slows down, the load on the heart, blood vessels, liver, hormonal system increases. Many changes...
HCG blood test: how to read the body's hormonal signal and not make a mistake with the conclusions
The HCG blood test is often perceived as a simple "pregnancy" test, but in fact it is one of the most informative hormonal markers in...
Deciphering STI tests: a step-by-step explanation without medical myths and unnecessary anxiety
Interpreting STI tests is not just about reading the words "positive" or "negative" on a form. In fact, lab results are...
Gut microbiome diagnostics: an analytical perspective on opportunities, limitations, and clinical value
Diagnostics of the intestinal microbiome is gradually changing the approach to understanding chronic diseases of the digestive system and systemic disorders. Previously, the microflora was considered mainly...
Marfan syndrome test: how to understand whether to worry and where to start checking
Marfan syndrome is often searched for on the Internet after phrases like "I'm very tall," "I have long fingers," "the doctor said that...
Hepatitis test before surgery: complete preoperative examination for safe intervention
A hepatitis test before surgery is a standard and mandatory part of preoperative preparation. All patients undergo it regardless of the complexity of the intervention...
