Interpreting laboratory results with consideration of biological sex is critical to accurately diagnose and effectively treat. Despite medical advancements, the differences between male and female physiology are often overlooked, leading to potential misinterpretations and treatment disparities. This article explores the … Read More
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Accounting for Health Equity and Precision Medicine
The role of race and ethnicity in medicine is complex and requires a careful approach that considers the nuances of health equity. While acknowledging a patient’s ethnicity as part of the broader picture of social determinants of health (SDOH) can … Read More
Prevalence of Medical Overtesting
Medical testing plays a crucial role in diagnosis and patient management, from routine tests to more advanced investigations. However, the phenomenon of overtesting—defined as ordering unnecessary medical tests—is a significant and growing concern. Overtesting includes the use of non-recommended screening … Read More
The Power of Early Detection and Preventative Care
In today’s world, healthcare operates mostly as “sick care,” where individuals receive medical attention only after symptoms manifest or diseases reach critical stages. Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, are the leading causes of death and disability … Read More
BUN and its importance
What is BUN? One of the blood markers the Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP) looks at is blood urea nitrogen (BUN). BUN is formed in the liver during the final step of protein metabolism. Urea is a waste product that your … Read More
eGFR and Creatinine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSNXwuvP910 Summary Proteins are essential for our body and have many functions. They act as messengers, help with cell structure, control chemical reactions, transport oxygen, and provide energy. Different parts of our body, such as bones, muscles, and tendons, contain … Read More
BUN to Creatinine Ratio
What is BUN? One of the blood markers the Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP) looks at is blood urea nitrogen (BUN). BUN is formed in the liver during the final step of protein metabolism. Urea is a waste product that your … Read More
Inspirational Research: Elevated Platelets can indicate Higher Likelihood of Cancer
Detecting cancer at the earliest opportunity can improve the chances of successful treatment. New research suggests that a routine blood test could help find cancers early. Researchers have previously shown that high levels of platelets – cells in the blood … Read More