What these buzzy new tests can and can't tell you.

A major global study suggests that a hidden mismatch between two common blood tests could quietly signal serious trouble ...

A high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts poor recovery in acute ischaemic stroke, but a higher lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio is linked to better recovery after reperfusion.

I reassured him and sent him to get another blood specimen drawn without a tourniquet. Why? Because I suspected that the ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A large prospective study suggests that a routine creatinine blood test may help flag people at higher risk of osteoporosis and fractures, revealing a narrow “sweet spot” where ...

Abu Dhabi has launched a revolutionary Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) blood test, capable of identifying over 50 cancer ...

Facing repeated IVF failures? Experts explain the key medical, genetic and lifestyle reasons why IVF may not work, along with ...

You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number. An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and typically takes less than five ...

A critical look at metabolically healthy obesity and metabolically unhealthy normal weight—and what they mean for ...

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This encyclopedic article outlines evidence-based laboratory tests that are most useful for establishing individualized ...