In hospitals across Nigeria and much of sub-Saharan Africa, children with severe diarrhea arrive daily. Clinicians act quickly to prevent dehydration and eventual death, though they aren’t always ...

In palliative care, few questions carry as much weight as “how much time is left?” Families sitting at a loved one’s bedside need to know whether to call relatives, whether to stay through the night, ...

Convenience assessment rates features that make the bassinet easier to use, including portability, whether the bassinet folds for storage, whether the frame height is adjustable (to match its height ...

The first research into blood transfusion dates back to the 17th Century when British physician William Harvey fully described the circulation and properties of blood in 1628. The first blood ...

Aldolase helps your body turn sugar into energy. Most of it is stored in your muscles and liver. When these cells are damaged, they release aldolase into your blood. Measuring the amount of aldolase ...

A nuclear stress test, also called myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) or a thallium stress test, uses a radioactive tracer to show how blood flows through your heart muscles during exercise and at ...

Abnormal stress test results may suggest an underlying heart condition, such as coronary artery disease, or a blockage in the arteries supplying blood to the heart. Failing a stress test means you can ...

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At-home gut health tests use DNA or RNA sequencing from a stool sample. Testing your gut health cannot replace an official diagnosis from a doctor. Your results may provide insights into gut ...

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