Household Allergen Tests: One Family's Story and Accurate Diagnosis
When 5-year-old Mark started having a dry nighttime cough, his mother initially thought it was a cold. A week later, he had a second, third one. Syrups didn't help...
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The endocrine system and stress: how hormones control our reactions
When we are "stressed" - the body already works according to a different scenario. Stress is not just an emotional reaction. It is a complex biochemical process,...
Hereditary cancer: what it is and when to get a genetic test
What is the essence of hereditary cancer? Hereditary cancer is not a disease that is passed on from parents to children, but the presence of changes (mutations) in...
Hemoglobin Level Check: When One Test Changes Everything
A 32-year-old man came to the doctor's appointment, without any complaints - just "for prevention." A blood test showed a hemoglobin level of 108...
Coagulogram: how to properly prepare for a blood clotting analysis
What is a coagulogram and why is it prescribed? A coagulogram is a laboratory test that allows you to assess the effectiveness of blood clotting. It is prescribed...
Healthy foods for the microbiome: what bacteria eat, not us
Myth 1. Eating yogurt will keep your microbiome healthy. Fact: Not all yogurt contains live bacteria. Most industrial yogurts are pasteurized...
Genital herpes: what you need to know about the virus that lives nearby
«"Is it just a rash?" is the most common question in a dermatovenerologist's office. Genital herpes is often detected not during an examination, but... at an unexpected moment:...
Brain tumor markers: what tests help to suspect oncology
«"MRI is not always the first." Why laboratory diagnostics are important in neuro-oncology Most patients associate brain tumors exclusively with magnetic resonance imaging. However, there are still...
Retinol level: what the analysis shows and how to monitor it
Retinol, or vitamin A, is a fat-soluble compound that performs a number of important functions in the human body. Its blood level...
