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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Discovered method for long-term storage of blood plasma Organized America's first large-scale blood bank Dr. Charles Richard Drew broke barriers in a racially divided America to become one of the most ...

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 ...

Background Since the publication of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) recommendations for the management of large vessel vasculitis (LVV) in 2009, several relevant randomised clinical ...