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Vitamin a (Retinoid)

Vitamin A has been studied as a treatment for many other conditions, including cancers, cataracts, and HIV. However, a doctor might suggest vitamin...

Flaxseed

If you have lupus -- or any other medical condition -- it's very important to talk with your doctor about any supplements you take. Flaxseed oil, l...

Sepsis

Sepsis is when your body has an unusually severe response to an infection. An infection of the bone, called osteomyelitis, could lead to sepsis. Yo...

What is a Reticulocyte Count Test?

A reticulocyte count test measures the number of new red blood cells in your body. If you’re like most people, reticulocytes make up about 0.5% to ...

What is a Prothrombin Time Test?

Together, they give your doctor a more complete picture of what happens in your body when a clot forms. The PT test helps make sure you get the rig...

Protein in Urine (Proteinuria)

People with proteinuria have unusually high amounts of protein in their urine. A urine test called a urinalysis can tell whether you have too much ...

What is a Prolactin Test?

A prolactin (PRL) test measures how much of a hormone called prolactin you have in your blood. If your prolactin levels are below the normal range,...

What is a Partial Thromboplastin Time Test?

It’s often done along with another test, called the prothrombin time (PT) test, which looks at another set of clotting factors. Together, they give...

What is a Parathyroid Hormone Blood Test?

A PTH blood test can help your doctor figure out whether your abnormal calcium levels are caused by your parathyroid glands. If your test shows tha...

Bedbugs Building Resistance to More Insecticides

Integrated pest management practices will slow further development of bedbug resistance to the chemicals, the researchers said. 'In the past, bedbu...

Myxedema Coma

Friends or family members should not give the person in myxedema coma any thyroid medication before taking them to the emergency department. Myxede...

Mycoplasma Infections

Mycoplasma is a bacteria (or germ) that can infect different parts of your body. You can catch one of these infections when someone who is sick cou...