Instead of having to draw a driver's blood to test his alcohol level, an officer can test the driver's breath on the spot and instantly know if there is a reason to arrest the driver. Breathalyzers operate so well because they understand how the body processes alcohol. How Much Alcohol ...
When plasma is allowed to clot, the fluid left behind is called serum. When blood is collected from a patient it is allowed to clot in a test tube, where the cells and clotting factors fall to the bottom and the serum is left on top. Serum is tested for all the numerous items discus...
Some patients will have normal liver blood tests raising the issue of whether patients with risk factors for NAFLD (diabetes and/or metabolic syndrome [MS]) should be screened for its presence with biomarkers, such as the fatty liver index (FLI). The diagnosis of NAFLD requires the exclusion ...
Here's how I reversed my fatty liver without drugs, crazy exercises, or starving myself, and you can too.
In 1960, the Belgians abandoned the Congo, and the Haitians who made up the bulk of Kinshasa's medical community returned to Haiti. At least one of them took HIV back with them. There, an American-run clinic was paying for blood plasma donations. The clinic's reusable needles helped spre...
The cost for a complete blood count test or CBC test varies greatly, and can runfrom $10.00 up to $2,700depending on what type of insurance you have, and whether or not you have it. How much does a lipid panel test cost? A lipid panel is a type of blood test that measures fats...
A blood test can let you know if you’ve ever had the hepatitis C virus. 14/15 Check for Liver Damage It’s especially important for your doctor to do this if you drink heavily or have a family history of liver disease. Early treatment helps, and you might not have symptoms at first...
Liver biopsy.Your doctor may request one in addition to blood tests. Who’s at Risk? Heavy alcohol use is binge drinking at least 5 or more times in the past month. That means 5 or more standard drinks within a few hours for men and 4 for women. A standard drink is about one 12-...
How much is enough? Seehow much omega-3s you need(and how to get them daily)! If you’re thinking about taking omega-3 supplements — think again! Consuming too much omega-3s (especially from high-dose supplements) may put you at risk for excessive blood thinning. This can inhibit your...
Get tested for viral hepatitis. Because it often doesn't cause symptoms, you can have it for years and not know it. If you're at high risk or if you think you've had contact with the virus, talk to your doctor to see if you need a blood test. The CDC recommends that all adults...