StudyFinds' Dr. Faith Coleman takes you behind the scenes of a comprehensive metabolic panel and its benefits for your health ...

What Is a Phosphate Blood Test? A phosphate test measures the amount of phosphate in your blood. Phosphate is what you get when you combine the mineral phosphorus with oxygen. When you eat certain ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Using a highly promising approach to speed breast cancer diagnostics, researcher W. Andy Tao of the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research is studying how specific blood particles ...

England have announced their 16-member squad for the tour of New Zealand, that includes three Tests, starting 28 November. All-rounder Jacob Bethell has earned a maiden call-up to the senior side. The ...

We all know that taking care of our eyes is important but with terms like "eye test" and "comprehensive eye screening" often used interchangeably, it can be confusing to know what each entails and ...

The global rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) has led to an increased focus on understanding the relationship between metabolic disorders and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's ...

During an annual checkup, the patient says: “Doc, I saw a commercial about a blood test that can tell if I’ll develop Alzheimer’s. I watched my mother go through it. I want to get tested.” ...

The A1C level test can give false or inaccurate results in some people. Your A1C level can be falsely elevated due to certain medications or health conditions like anemia, among other reasons.

Laboratory testing for metabolic disorders includes tests for: Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, which is the predominant finding in a number of inborn errors of metabolism Jaundice or other evidence ...

McCaslin says the no-frills test could also help doctors screen patients and identify those with a balance issue so they can work to treat or improve it, depending on the cause. Physical therapy ...