Parvovirus B19 and modern laboratory diagnostics of infection
Parvovirus B19 is often thought of as a childhood infection with a rash on the cheeks, but in reality its significance is broader. In some people it...
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Bruises without a reason can be a sign of serious illnesses
A bruise after a blow usually does not cause any problems. A person remembers where they were hit, sees a change in skin color, and after a few days the spot...
Dry mouth can be a sign of various diseases.
Dry mouth rarely appears suddenly as a warning sign. Most often, it all starts with little things: a person notices that he is reaching for his...
Numbness in fingers and toes and when tests are needed
Symptoms of numbness in the fingers and toes range from a subtle tingling and cold sensation to severe burning, loss of sensation, or...
Crohn's disease and what tests help to establish the diagnosis
Crohn's disease often begins not with one sharp symptom, but with recurring discomfort that a person often attributes to diet, stress, or...
BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and who should get tested
When there have been cases of breast, ovarian, prostate, or pancreatic cancer in the family, a person often becomes more than just curious...
Epstein-Barr virus and when to get a laboratory test
Epstein-Barr virus is very common, and many people are exposed to it in childhood or young adulthood. It is most often mentioned...
Scleroderma and modern laboratory diagnostics of the disease
Scleroderma is not just a “skin disease,” as is sometimes thought at first. It is actually an autoimmune process that can affect...
What is cortisol and when is a test for this stress hormone prescribed?
What is cortisol and its functions in the body? Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex and is involved in...
