Device Approved for Dangerous Vessel Bulge
TUESDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Medtronic's Endurant AAA Stent Graft system, designed to treat a bulge in the largest abdominal blood vess…
2010
SABCS: Aromatase Inhibitors Linked to Heart Disease Risk
Postmenopausal women who undergo breast cancer treatment with aromatase inhibitors appear to be at an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, acco…
The Radiological Society of North America, Nov. 28-Dec. 3, 2010
The Radiological Society of North America's 96th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting took place Nov. 28 to Dec. 3 in Chicago and attracted …
Negative Aspects of Social Relations Tied to Angina Risk
Negative aspects of social relations, including excessive demands and serious worries from significant others, children, or family members, appear …
Fetal Antiretroviral Exposure Impacts Cardiac Development
Fetal exposure to antiretroviral therapy appears to be associated with increased left ventricular (LV) fractional shortening and contractility as w…
Metabolic Syndrome Increases Risk of Hyperuricemia
Patients with metabolic syndrome who have hyperuricemia are at increased risk of myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death, according to a rep…
Chronic Statin Use Reduces Post-Op Cardiovascular Events
Preoperative statin therapy appears to reduce the risk of cardiac and vascular adverse events after major vascular surgery, as well as lowering the…
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome and the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) will turn up on occasion in the office of a family or general practitioner, and the response to this finding will vary …
The Wrongly Famous in Medical History
In medical history, there have been instances wherein, one gained “name” and “fame” for “describing” a particular condition or “performing” a proce…
Chemotherapy and cardiac toxicity - the lesser of two evils
One of the most dreaded side effects of certain chemotherapy agents is their effect on the heart. The paradox comes from the fact that these drugs…
Scientists Spot DNA Linked With Dangerous Heart Rhythms
The genes weren't suspected of playing role in heart's electrical activity. MONDAY, Dec. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have identified D…
Roundup: 2010 Advances in Heart Disease and Stroke Care
Improved therapies, research on lifestyle prevention expanded in past year. TUESDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- 2010 was a year that enjoyed contin…
For Cholesterol Control, Experts Urge More Than Meds
Without lifestyle changes too, people remain susceptible to chronic health problems. By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDa…
Woman Struggles to Control Cholesterol
Diet, exercise, medication employed to cope with extraordinarily high levels By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) …
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is present in low concentrations in the blood of all adult males. It is produced by both normal and …
Neuron-specific enolase (NSE)
Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) has been detected in patients with neuroblastoma; small cell lung cancer; Wilms' tumor; melanoma; and …
INR (International normalized ratio)
INR (International normalized ratio) The international normalized ratio (INR), prothrombin ratio (PR) and prothrombin time (PT) are measur…
Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin This is the oxygen carrying compound of the red cells. Hemoglobin can be measured chemically, and the amount of hemoglobin/L o…
Hematocrit (HCT) or Packed Cell Volume (PCV)
Hematocrit or packed cell volume (PCV) - is the fraction of whole blood volume that consists of red blood cells. Technique Af…
Creatinine
Creatinine Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine phosphate in muscle, and is usually produced at a fairly constant rate by the bod…
Direct Coombs' test (DAT, direct antiglobulin test)
The direct Coombs' (antiglobulin) reaction is used to detect the presence of immunoglobulin or complement on the red-cell membrane and…
complete blood count (CBC)
Full blood count A full blood count (FBC) or complete blood count (CBC) is a test requested by a doctor or other medical professional that…
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is normally found in small amounts in the blood of most healthy people, but …
CA 27-29
CA 27-29 Similar to the CA 15�3 antigen, CA 27�29 is found in the blood of most breast cancer patients. CA 27�29 levels may be used in con…
CA 19-9
CA 19�9 Initially found in colorectal cancer patients, CA 19�9 has also been identified in patients with pancreatic, stomach, and bile duc…
CA 15-3
CA 15�3 CA 15�3 levels are most useful in following the course of treatment in women diagnosed with breast cancer, especially advanced bre…
CA 125
CA 125 CA 125 is produced by a variety of cells, but particularly by ovarian cancer cells. Studies have shown that many women with ovarian…
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin - (HCG)
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is normally produced by the placenta during pregnancy. In fact, HCG is som…
Alpha-fetoprotein (alpha fetoprotein), serum
Alpha-fetoprotein (alpha fetoprotein), serum Alpha-fetoprotein (alpha fetoprotein) is normally produced by a developing fetus. Alpha fetop…
Glycated hemoglobin
There are two different tests to measure your blood glucose: 1. The A1C test, which used to be called hemoglobin A-1-C, measures the aver…
Troponin
Troponin Troponin is a protein that confers calcium sensitivity to muscle cells. Diagnostic use Certain subtypes of troponin (Troponin I …
Creatine kinase
Creatine kinase This is one of the most sensitive indicators of myocardial injury. Creatine kinase is found primarily in the heart, …
Serum Cholesterol
Hypercholesterolemia Hypercholesterolemia (literally: high blood cholesterol) is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. …
Lactate dehydrogenase - LDH
Lactate dehydrogenase Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is a ubiquitous enzyme present in both plants and animals. It catalyses the reaction bet…
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), also called a sedimentation rate or sed rate, is a non-specific m…
Headlines: www.doctorslounge.com / rheumatology / labs / crp.htm C-reactive protein
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a plasma protein, an acute phase protein produced by the liver. History and nomenclature CRP was o…
Abscess
Furuncle, carbuncle, or boil Abnormal An Abscess is an infection of the skin or deeper tissues, usually containing pus. The infect…
