As a general rule, many people can benefit from CBC, lipid panel, BMP and hemoglobin A1C even without any symptoms. Also, ...

People with favorable socioeconomic conditions, such as high incomes or education levels, face a reduced risk of age-related ...

A significant percentage of patients with RA and ANCA positivity were also diagnosed with AAV, with GPA being the most common subtype.

The research findings primarily focus on individuals with a sleep disorder but may have broader implications. A recent study ...

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers have developed a CRISPR-based diagnostic tool capable of detecting bloodstream infections in minutes without the need for nucleic acid ...

Note that blood sugar checks can yield inaccurate results if you do not have clean, washed hands or if test strips are expired or have been exposed to extreme temperatures. Your healthcare provider ...

A test for fecal occult blood looks for blood in your poop, or feces. It can be a sign of a problem in your digestive system, such as a growth, or polyp, or cancer in the colon or rectum.

Your GP might do some tests to help them decide if you need to see a specialist. These tests include: blood tests a physical examination Your GP may also arrange for you to have other tests. For ...

Brooke Nickel receives fellowship funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). She is on the Scientific Committee of the Preventing Overdiagnosis Conference. Joshua Zadro ...

A random glucose test measures the amount of glucose or sugar circulating in a person’s blood at any time of day. Typical ranges for a glucose tolerance test are 140 milligrams per deciliter or ...