Do you know about lab test for LDL cholesterol ? The test is used as part of a lipid profile to predict an individual’s risk of developing heart disease. Of all the forms of cholesterol in the blood, the LDL cholesterol is considered the most important form in determining risk of heart disease. Since treatment decisions are often based on LDL values, this test may be used to monitor levels after the start of diet…
When kidney disease develops over a short period of time it’s called Acute Kidney Failure. This is usually caused by an acute ‘insult’ (damage) to the kidneys. Unlike Chronic Kidney Failure, this can usually be treated and cured. Acute kidney diseases often cause symptoms that are quite obvious, the most prominent being: blood in the urine swelling of the face, feet, ankles and legs new onset of high blood pressure shortness of breath The above…
Diabetes is one of common problem worldwide. It is often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus. A group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose. Patients with high blood sugar will typically experience frequent urination and become increasingly thirsty and hungry. Managing diabetes Diabetes can be treated and managed by healthful eating, regular physical activity and medications to lower blood glucose levels. Another critical part of diabetes management is reducing…
Escherichia coli or known as E.coli are a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most strains of E.coli are harmless, others can make you sick and some could cause diarrhea. E.coli also cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia and other illnesses. The cause of E.coli are used as markers for water contamination as it is being found in drinking water which are not themselves harmful but indicate the water is contaminated. E.coli…
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Young children
To keep your face and skin looking young and