Lung cancer markers: how laboratory diagnostics helps detect oncopathology
Oncological diseases of the respiratory system, in particular lung cancer, remain among the most common and deadly in the world. According to WHO, more than...
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Antioxidant level: what it is, how it is measured and why it is important to know it
Antioxidants are molecules that protect the cells of our body from damage caused by free radicals. These radicals are formed as a result of normal metabolic processes...
Bronchial asthma: how to recognize and control a chronic respiratory disease
Individual manifestations of asthma: there is no one-size-fits-all scenario Bronchial asthma affects people regardless of age, but the course may be different for everyone. In...
Hormone levels in the blood: when to pay attention to “invisible regulators”
What you are feeling is a consequence. Mood swings, sleep disturbances, skin or weight problems - these can be manifestations of...
Sleep disorders and stress: how broken adaptation changes our nights
Sleep is not a pause, but a complex work of the body Sleep is not just rest. It is an active process during which...
Monogenic diseases: causes, diagnosis and real cases
What are monogenic diseases? Monogenic diseases are a group of inherited conditions that result from a mutation in one specific gene. They are quite...
Tests for women: why personalized diagnostics are the new norm
Modern medicine is increasingly moving towards a personalized approach, especially when it comes to women's health. Now there is no single list of tests "for...
Sensitivity of PCR tests in clinical practice: from cutoff values to false positives
In laboratory diagnostics of infectious diseases, PCR has become the gold standard. But even the most modern tests do not always guarantee an error-free result. A key factor,...
Fasting blood tests: why it's not just a formality
Patients often hear from their doctor: "Come for tests on an empty stomach." But not everyone understands what this means, for which tests it is...