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High Cholesterol-References
CitationsGrundy SM, et al. (2001). Executive summary of the third report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). JAMA, 285(19): 2486–2497.U.S. Preventive Services Task F
Signs of Low Serotonin
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for regulating natural body processes such as sleep, body temperature, and libido. However, when your body is under stress, it may use more serotonin than it is creating. These are some signs that your body may have low serotonin levels.
How to Reduce Blood Sugar
High levels of blood sugar are not only unhealthy, but dangerous. Blood chemistry is a delicate solution that must stay in balance or you will become very ill. When you consume too much sugar or eat foods that are easily processed into glucose, the pancreas is forced to secrete an overload of insuli
CLL Cures
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a form of cancer that affects the white blood cells, thereby weakening the immune system. It commonly affects people with a median age of 70, and rarely strikes those under the age of 40. While the only effective cure is a bone marrow stem cell transplant, chemo
Generic Lipitor Recall
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., a major maker of generic Lipitor, has issued a massive recall of the cholesterol-cutting tablets, which may be contaminated with tiny glass shards.
How to Monitor Blood Glucose Before Meals & at Bedtime
If you're diabetic, such factors as the type of diabetes you have and how well your blood sugar is controlled will determine how often and at what time of day you should check your blood glucose. But whether you're told to check before meals, after meals, or before bed, the procedure is the same. Th
What are the Symptoms of A Blood Clot Traveling in the Body?
Blots clots occur when blood platelets form a plug and coagulate, or clot, and embed inside a vein, blocking circulation. This is also known as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. When that blood clot travels through the body, serious complications can occur. DVT is common in people who had just had surg
High Cholesterol Linked to Toxemia in Pregnancy
Women who have an elevated cholesterol level before getting pregnant are twice as likely to develop a serious condition called preeclampsia during pregnancy, compared with women with normal cholesterol levels.
Why Do Co-Payments & Deductibles Vary?
You might wonder why it costs you $25 to see your doctor, while your friend pays $40. At your last job, the deductible for your health insurance plan was $1,000, but it's $2,500 at your new job. Your health insurance carrier designs insurance plans that determine these amounts. The plan that you (or
How to Buy a Blood Glucose Test
Many people diagnosed with diabetes enjoy the flexibility of home blood glucose tests. These tests allow users to prick the finger, place the blood sample on a test strip and then quickly insert the strip into the monitor to get the blood glucose reading. Although the home monitoring kits are reason
What Is Low Cardiac Output?
Cardiac output is defined as the amount of blood pumped by the ventricles, or lower chamber of the heart, in one minute. Two factors determine cardiac output: stroke volume and heart rate. The equation used is heart rate x stroke volume = cardiac output. A normal adult heart will have a cardiac o
Sickle Cell Cures
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited, lifelong blood disorder that primarily affects individuals of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Hispanic descent. Sickle cell anemia occurs when an individual has two genes for sickle cell anemia, one from each parent. As a result, red blood cells are les
How to Interpret a Blood Chemistry Test
Doctors use laboratory tests to help diagnose or treat certain conditions and to check the overall health of their patients. Tests that measure the concentration of blood proteins, electrolytes and enzymes all belong to the broad category of blood chemistry testing. Blood chemistry tests check the h
Diabetes Glucose Monitoring & Exercise
Exercise is an effective way to maintain normal sugar levels, naturally forcing stored sugar in the bloodstream to convert into energy. Glucose monitoring provides diabetics with instant readings, so meals, snacks and fitness routines can be modified as needed.
Signaling Pathways Activated by B-Cell Receptor in CLL
In CLL, how can BCR signaling profiles help to identify signaling markers useful for patient management?
Information About Konjac Root
Sometimes called by its scientific name Amorphophallus konjac, konjac is a plant native to Japan, China and Indonesia. In addition to its use in Japanese cuisine, konjac root is also used as a medicinal supplement by herbalists.
Instructions for Heart Patients Before a Fasting Blood Test
If you are having a blood test, your doctor may tell you to fast for a certain amount of time, because food can affect the results. One reason for your blood test may be to diagnose heart disease. The test may measure protein levels. Cholesterol, lipid blood tests and glucose tests are also common
How to Screen Blood Donor Hemoglobin using Copper Sulfate
Before being eligible to donate blood or blood components, prospective donors must be tested to determine if they have adequate amounts of hemoglobin for their safety. The minimum qualification is 12.5 grams per deciliter (g/dL) and causes the majority of donor deferrals. One of the standard metho
What Does High CK Levels Mean?
High CK, or creatine kinase, levels are a sign of damage to the heart or other muscles, according to LabTestsOnline. Exercise and the use of some drugs can also result in high CK levels.