A red blood cell (RBC) count measures the number of red blood cells in a sample of blood. It is part of a battery of tests called a complete blood count (CBC) that measures the different types and ...
Checking up on blood pressure is easier than ever with at-home monitors and drugstore blood pressure cuffs that are widely available. And, it’s a valuable tool for people to be able to monitor their ...
Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health. However, when you’re not receiving readings in the presence of a doctor, it ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has shortlisted 11 medical institutions across the country for a study to ...
A new study shows that women have a lower 'normal' blood pressure range compared to men. A new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows that women have a lower "normal" blood ...
Testing for white blood cell count and white cell differentials is an important part of leukemia diagnosis. But even after diagnosis, your white blood cell count helps monitor disease progression and ...
Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary has urged Indians to question what their medical reports label as "normal," highlighting that surviving is not the same as thriving. In her latest health video, she ...
Checking up on blood pressure is easier than ever with at-home monitors and drugstore blood pressure cuffs that are widely available. And, it’s a valuable tool for people to be able to monitor their ...