It is usually ordered along with other blood tests, such as CBC and ESR—and all of the results are considered together. An ANA should not be used as a screening test but should only be checked in ...

The test, which is not yet widely available, is being developed so that it can eventually be used at the point-of-care.

Chemistry researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified specific markers that could pave the way for new ...

Cardiac testing is essential for diagnosing and managing heart disease. I asked Lee Health Heart Institute Cardiologist ...

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD The A/G ratio measures the total amount of protein in your body by comparing the ...

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A new study demonstrates life-saving benefits of consistent exercise. People who can exercise sufficiently on a treadmill during cardiac stress testing have a lower mortality risk regardless of their ...

Doctors harvest stem cells from the patient’s bone marrow and then send them off to a lab, where CRISPR is used to turn up the production of another, functional version of haemoglobin. This version is ...

Assessment of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis is crucial for the management of patients with chronic hepatitis B. The presence of at least moderate liver fibrosis is an important indication for antiviral ...

KEY POINTS A 77-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 4-day history of progressive weakness resulting in recurrent sudden falls at home. He also described fever and cough, ...

Healthcare providers use the CK test to check levels of this protein in your blood. CK levels can vary depending on factors like age, sex, muscle mass, and physical activity level. A normal CK range ...