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  • Laboratory Announcements

    October. 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...

  • Gut Health / Gastrointestinal

    Irritable 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...

  • Orthopedics
    23-09-2024

    Cartilage 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...

  • Dermatology
    28-07-2024

    Dermatitis 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. ...

  • Infections
    22-07-2024

    Ehrlichiosis

    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...

  • Adrenals
    19-07-2024

    Cushing 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...

  • Autoimmune Diseases
    09-07-2024

    Goodpasture 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...

  • Pathologic Conditions

    Acute 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. ...