IL-6 – Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a protein produced by various cells. It helps regulate immune responses, which makes the IL-6 test potentially useful as a marker of immune system activation. IL-6 can be elevated with: – Inflammation – Infection – Autoimmune disorders – Cardiovascular diseases It’s…
D-Dimer test are used to help rule out the presence of an inappropriate blood clot(thrombus). D-dimer is basically a part of protein which are found as left over substances floating around in your blood after a clot happens just like you would have wood dust…
Mobile Phone Radiation – As mobile radiation is a buzzword in today’s digital world. The more we use mobile phones, the more we might be exposed to the harmful electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emitted by all kinds of wireless communication devices including mobile phones. Dangers of…
An Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate is a type of blood test that measures how quickly RBC settle at the bottom of test tube that contains blood sample. Normally, RBC settle relatively slowly. A faster than normal rate may indicate inflammation in the body. Why Doctors request…
The organs present in the body are susceptible to various types of diseases and conditions, especially Liver and Kidneys. The Liver is the part of the body that tends to fight off bacteria and helps in the removal of toxins and virus from the body.…
Complete Blood Count commonly known as CBC is a group of tests that evaluate the cells that circulate in blood, including RBC, WBC and Platelets. CBC is done to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia. CBC…
Influenza or flu is caused by a virus that leads to respiratory illness. It is common viral infection that can be severe, in high risk groups. (Young children, old people, pregnant woman & people with chronic disease or week immune system). It attacks the lungs,…
Stay safe, stay healthy and follow a set of 15 promises, needed to follow, as a part of COVID appropriate behavior:- 1. Greet without physical contact. 2. Maintain physical distance. 3. Wear reusable but fresh face cover or mask. 4. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. 5. Maintain respiratory hygiene.…
Thyroid The Thyroid gland in our body is a vital hormonal gland which helps in the metabolism, growth, and development of the body. – It releases a steady amount of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream which helps to regulate many body vital functions including the…
Dengue fever is a mosquito borne disease caused by the dengue virus. When a mosquito bites an already infected person, the virus enters the mosquito and when the same mosquito bites another person, the virus enters that person’s bloodstream. Once infected, humans become the main carriers…