Medical Testing
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A Complete Blood Count (CBC) test is one of the most comprehensive tests for assessing your overall health. Changes in your CBC can reveal a range of health issues, from infection...
I have patients that suffer with the below (often for years), before they come to see me: •Brittle Nails •Extreme Fatigue •Brain Fog •Thinning Hair •Constipation •Pale, Non-Vibran...
HbA1c-The blood sugar test Managing a lifestyle disease like diabetes, is all about keeping blood sugar levels under control. What is HbA1c? How frequently do u monitor it? How t...
Essential bloodwork: IRON PANEL Fatigue and various diseases more can be caused by iron deficiency OR excess. Iron labs are pretty cheap, just interpret it in context. Deficit -...
12 blood tests you should get annually, and what they mean..... https://t.co/rDOfRyyA5o
A 20 mmHg increase in systolic blood pressure Doubles the risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke. ~ 50% of all adults have high blood pressure. Most don't know they have...
~300 people die EVERY DAY prematurely because they don't identify symptoms soon enough. I'll spend ~$4,000 this year on these 10 tests to identify my health risks & extend my life...
What is Romberg’s sign and how should it be used? I often see this sign misused to suggest a cerebellar ataxia. But it’s the exact opposite - the test exists to point AWAY from ce...
90% of primary care doctors know NOTHING about blood testing If you want to take control of your own health, you need to order your blood tests This will allow you to more accura...
What are the best cholesterol ratios to check on your cholesterol panel? None. Here's why. 🧵👇 /1 https://t.co/Elr4MMciQj
But my numbers are perfect! My symptoms can’t be thyroid related! It’s so common to hear this sentiment, yet it’s completely misguided. The LIES behind thyroid blood testing, w...
12 blood tests you should get annually and what they mean save this; 👇🏼✅💯 https://t.co/5NtDHefJaB
FECAL ELASTASE-1: A thread 🧵 👌Enzyme product of normal pancreatic secretion 🧱Remains 'relatively' stable during digestion 🏗️Indirect measure of pancreas function ➡️ can help dx...
1/9 Hb vs. Hct - PART 2 I recently asked a series of questions about Hb vs Hct. I addressed some earlier and now turn to the remaining ones. QUESTION: If Hb and Hct are not i...
HEPATITIS SEROLOGIC MARKERS, in order • HBsAg: Active Infection • HBeAg: Replication (Highly infectious) • HBcAg: not detected • Anti-HBc: Window period (IgM), Life-long...
1/2 TESTING FOR CELIAC DISEASE (CD) AND H PYLORI IN PATIENTS WITH IRON DEFICIENCY (ID) How many of you routinely screen for CD and H pylori in patients with ID? I confess I do...
GAIT & BALANCE DISORDERS: Timed Up & Go (TUG) test is a reliable diagnostic tool & is quick to administer. 👉Time < 10 seconds is considered normal 👉Time >14 seconds is associate...
1/2 HEMOLYSIS vs. RHABDO Earlier this week, I tweeted a series of labs and asked you to put your money on the table: hemolysis or rhabdomyolysis? I also asked what test you would...
12 Blood Tests You Should Get Annually. (& what they mean) https://t.co/QefdI4U1a2
1/8 CASE Check out the CBC in the graphic and answer the three questions. https://t.co/W1Zmyccfm2
If your parents or any relative of yours has had stroke before, it’s crucial to be concerned about your health and monitor the potential risk factors. Here are some medical tests...
The serum free light chain FLC assay. Tutorial. #MedTwitter #MyelomaVR Frequently ordered and frequently abnormal. This thread will reduce unnecessary headaches and referrals....
12 blood tests you should get annually (and what they mean) .... https://t.co/5wwdp3msS0
Biomarkers are crucial for understanding health, vitality, and longevity. Here are the 7 most important metrics to keep track of (and what they mean): https://t.co/G5z9I6iNO7
