This test usually requires a period of fasting prior to the blood draw. This means you will be asked not to eat anything up to 12 hours before you arrive.2Ask your healthcare provider if you need to stop taking any of your medications prior to the test. During the Test You will be as...
All patients were diagnosed and documented by their responsible physicians based on the results of CBC (complete blood count) after birth, hemoglobin electrophoresis and genetic test for mutations of the β-globin gene. Transfusion dependent thalassemia cases were on a regular red-cell transfusion. ...
Healthcare is a basic right. Still, many seniors face hurdles when it comes to quality care access. Problems like long lines, high costs, and scant geriatric services hit older adults the hardest. Not enough public healthcare funding often means seniors have steep out-of-pocket expenses, so ...