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However, these criteria were developed in a population of patients selected on the basis of their disease status as a means of classifying their RA, not as a way to diagnose RA (8). This probably explains the poor diagnostic performance of these criteria in early arthritis. The diagnostic ...
A positiveRPRtest should be followed by another type of test to diagnose syphilis. If you have been treated for syphilis in the past, an RPR test that shows a titer increase of fourfold means you likely have a new syphilis infection if you were not fully treated in the past. What do sy...
Although mast cells are found in connective tissue and basophils are a type of white blood cell, they have one thing in common to the allergy sufferer. They contain histamine, an important weapon in the body's arsenal for fighting infection. Unfortunately, when released into the body inappropria...
To diagnose salivary gland cancer, medical professionals use a variety of tests. These may include CAT scan, MRI, and PET scan, as well as endoscopy and biopsy. These tests are used to distinguish healthy body tissue from tumors, as well as to give doctors a better view of the salivary ...
There are numerous health benefits to fasting. The top 12 benefits of fasting include: Reducesinflammation; Stimulates the development of stem cells; Improves genetic repair mechanisms; Reduces the risk of chronic disease; Stimulates cellular autophagy; ...
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As always, I want to mention that none of these statements have been evaluated by the FDA, this article is not medical advice, and it is not meant to diagnose or treat any condition. Please talk with your healthcare provider about any herbal supplements you are considering. ...
In addition to the role of skeletal muscle in movement and locomotion, muscle plays a critical role in a broad array of metabolic processes that can contribute to improved health or risk of disease. The age-associated loss of muscle has been termed sarcopenia. The muscle is the primary site ...
Within specific disease areas, clinicians are also developing specialized tests that better define phenotypic characteristics, especially for hard-to-diagnose diseases such as psychiatric disorders that do not depend on biochemical measurements or biopsies. For example, the Research Domain Criteria have ...