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03-10-2024October. Month for Osteoporosis and Menopause
On World Osteoporosis Day (October 20), we offer special prices on all general and specialized laboratory tests that help prevent and diagnose Osteoporosis throughout October. - [Osteoporosis, Genetic Testing...
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02-10-2024Irritable Bowel Syndrome and its Relationship to the Microbiome and SIBO
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also known as spastic colitis, is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting 10-20% of the developed world. In the U.S. alone, nearly 45 million people are estimated to have IBS, with many remaining undiagnosed. It's more common in women and...
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23-09-2024Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein (COMP) and its Important Functions
Cartilage matrix oligomeric protein (COMP) is an important extracellular matrix glycoprotein (ECM) originally isolated from cartilage but has since been found in a variety of tissues, including tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue. Its main functions involve mediating the...
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28-07-2024Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis is a chronic, autoimmune skin disease characterized by intense itching and the appearance of small, blistering lesions. It is often associated with celiac disease, as patients with dermatitis herpetiformis typically have a gluten sensitivity. ...
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22-07-2024Ehrlichiosis
Ehrlichiosis is a bacterial infection caused by bacteria of the genus Ehrlichia, primarily transmitted through tick bites. These intracellular bacteria infect white blood cells, leading to a systemic infection. The main types of the disease include human monocytic ehrlichiosis...
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19-07-2024Cushing Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is an endocrine disorder caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is essential for regulating metabolism, immune response, and stress response. Epidemiologically, Cushing's syndrome is...
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09-07-2024Goodpasture Syndrome
Goodpasture syndrome, or anti-GBM disease, is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by antibodies that attack the basement membrane of the glomeruli in the kidneys and the alveoli in the lungs. This autoimmune attack results in nephritis and pulmonary hemorrhage, leading to...
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07-07-2024Acute Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammatory condition of the pancreas that can cause severe abdominal pain and other complications. The inflammation can range from mild and self-limiting to severe and life-threatening, with pancreatic necrosis and systemic complications. ...