Apart from requiring long-term renal monitoring and follow-up care, the need for dialysis support if kidney function worsens ...
The Brazilian Ministry of Health has issued an urgent nationwide alert following a cluster of suspected cases of methanol ...
A contaminated batch of Coldrif cough syrup has tested positive for diethylene glycol (DEG), a deadly industrial solvent. Doctors explain the dangers, symptoms, and how parents can identify safe ...
As parents age, they become more susceptible to health issues like heart disease and diabetes, making routine medical tests essential. Regular check-ups, including lipid profiles, HbA1C, kidney and ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a generally healthy 73-year-old man. I recently had blood work done and was incidentally noted to have high liver tests (ALT and AST). My doctor ordered a sonogram, which said that ...
A simple test can help predict the risk of serious liver damage years before symptoms strike, new research suggests. It is estimated that liver disease, which can be caused by alcohol consumption or ...
Researchers in Sweden and Finland have created the CORE model, a simple blood test that predicts liver disease risk with striking accuracy. Unlike current methods, it works for the general population ...
About 100 million people have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in the United States, according to the American Liver Foundation. This liver condition is also increasingly becoming common among young ...
Bilirubin is a yellowish substance created by the breakdown of red blood cells. Detecting it in your urine can be a sign of a health problem, such as liver or gallbladder disease. The detection of ...
A new, simple blood test may predict the risk of serious liver damage years before symptoms appear, offering a crucial window for early intervention. Liver disease, often caused by alcohol use, ...
This Oct. 27, 2020 file photo shows JAL planes parked at Haneda Airport. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan Airlines Co. said Tuesday it will suspend high-risk pilots if their liver functions ...