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Sixty percent of Americans with thyroid disease don’t even know they have it. That equates to around 12 million people. That’s because the symptoms are relatively common and are often mistaken for something else-like a diet. It’s helpful to examine a range of early symptoms of thyroid disease to help spot the problem. An early […]
Nearly 900,000 people in the United States are affected by blood clots each year. Blood clots can be an unpredictable issue that goes unnoticed. Since the signs are below the skin, you can’t always tell if there’s a problem. Knowing the causes can help you give the best care possible to those in need. Take […]
Celiac disease affects 1 in 100 people globally. Despite its prevalence, many remain undiagnosed because its symptoms can mimic other conditions. Many overlook celiac disease’s unusual symptoms, leading to potential health complications. Early detection can speed up the diagnosis, enhancing management and quality of life. Keep reading to explore the unusual symptoms of celiac disease. 1. […]
The human heart circulates roughly 5 L of blood every minute. It ensures each cell gets adequate oxygen and nutrients. This crucial fluid is often collected for medical tests, prompting the question, “how many vials of blood can be drawn at once?” Knowing these limits protects the patient’s well-being and ensures accurate test results. Join […]
People use medical needles millions of times every day across the world. Besides blood draws, the instruments are central to administering treatments and vaccines. In fact, their use is so important to medical interventions that, when the first COVID-19 vaccine rolled out, many countries experienced severe needle and syringe shortages that led to other health […]
Are you one of the more than 10,000 pediatricians working in the United States? If so, this guide is for you. Working as a doctor or as a pediatric phlebotomist can be very rewarding. It also comes with some challenges. To do your job properly, reduce risk, and provide the highest quality of care, it’s important to understand […]
Chronic kidney disease affects millions of people, and 9 out of 10 adults that have CKD have no idea that they do. At least one in three people that have severe CKD are also unaware that they have it, and something as simple as testing creatinine levels can help to combat this. This is one […]
The US Food and Nutrition Board recommends 8 mg and 18 mg of iron per day for men and women over 19, respectively. If you are pregnant, that recommendation increases to 27 mg of iron per day. If your doctor suspects you are not getting enough or too much iron, they may recommend an iron […]
An adult has approximately 1.2 to 1.5 gallons of blood in their body, and it takes less than 1% of that amount to tell us a wealth of information. If your patients have been feeling unwell, then going through their symptoms can help you narrow down possible culprits. Then, a blood test can either confirm […]
70% of medical decisions are based on blood test results. One blood test that can reveal a lot about your health is the comprehensive metabolic panel. This type of test looks at different components of your blood. High or low levels of these blood components can help doctors screen for, diagnose, and manage chronic diseases […]