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Understanding Your Lipid Profile Results

Understanding Your Lipid Profile Results

If your lipid profile results fall outside the target range, they may be categorized as borderline, intermediate, or high risk for cardiovascular issues. Generally, elevated levels of total cholesterol, LDL, and...

Understanding Your Lipid Profile Results

If your lipid profile results fall outside the target range, they may be categorized as borderline, intermediate, or high risk for cardiovascular issues. Generally, elevated levels of total cholesterol, LDL, and...

"Iron Studies" Blood Tests

"Iron Studies" Blood Tests

The combined results of transferrin, iron, and TIBC tests help diagnose different types of anaemia, assess iron-deficiency anaemia and evaluate conditions like thalassemia, sideroblastic anaemia, and haemochromatosis.

"Iron Studies" Blood Tests

The combined results of transferrin, iron, and TIBC tests help diagnose different types of anaemia, assess iron-deficiency anaemia and evaluate conditions like thalassemia, sideroblastic anaemia, and haemochromatosis.

PSA

What is Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)?

PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a glycoprotein found in high concentrations in the prostate gland. Normally, protective barriers prevent PSA from entering the bloodstream, but these barriers can be breached by...

What is Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)?

PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a glycoprotein found in high concentrations in the prostate gland. Normally, protective barriers prevent PSA from entering the bloodstream, but these barriers can be breached by...

How often should I test for HbA1c?

How often should I test for HbA1c?

Measuring glycosylated hemoglobin provides an average of blood sugar levels over the preceding 100 to 120 days.

How often should I test for HbA1c?

Measuring glycosylated hemoglobin provides an average of blood sugar levels over the preceding 100 to 120 days.

Understanding Cortisol: The Hormone's Role in Stress Response and Health

Understanding Cortisol: The Hormone's Role in S...

Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress. It belongs to a class of hormones known as glucocorticoids.

Understanding Cortisol: The Hormone's Role in S...

Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress. It belongs to a class of hormones known as glucocorticoids.

HDL Cholesterol

What is HDL cholesterol?

HDL cholesterol is often referred to as ‘good cholesterol’ because it plays a crucial role in protecting your heart and blood vessels from disease. It is essential for maintaining good...

What is HDL cholesterol?

HDL cholesterol is often referred to as ‘good cholesterol’ because it plays a crucial role in protecting your heart and blood vessels from disease. It is essential for maintaining good...