Vitamin D is essential for children's health, especially in terms of growth and bone health. Measurement of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-OH VD) is the most reliable diagnostic standard for vitamin D levels. Vitamin D deficiency in children harms: ◎1.Lack of vitamin D may cause rickets, which is a disease characterized by softening and deformation of bones, which may lead to short stature and de...
Diagnostic evaluation of hypertension The initial laboratory test for hypertension should not only measure basic blood routine items, but also recommend the detection of glycosylated hemoglobin and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. This is because people with high blood pressure need to rule out the presence of diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a common cause of secondary hypertension such as rena...
What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. What are the clinical signs of monkeypox infection? 1. The incubation period is usually 6 to 13 days, but it can also be between 5 and 21 days; 2. Initial symptoms include fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, severe fatigue, etc.; 3. After a few days of fever, it develops into a large rash on t...
What are the hormones fertility? When do I need to check? When is the right time to check? What's the point of each one? 1. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) It is a glycoprotein hormone secreted by the pituitary gland, and its physiological role is mainly to promote the development and maturation of follicles and secrete estrogen. 2. Luteinizing hormone (LH) It is a glycoprotein hormon...
Platelet activation plays a crucial role in primary hemostasis, which is the initial step in the physiological repair mechanism to prevent further bleeding when blood vessel walls are damaged. Platelet activation involves three processes: platelet adhesion, aggregation, and secretion. These processes lead to the formation of a platelet plug at the site of vessel injury, which is essential for prim...
Thyroid function abnormalities primarily encompass two conditions: Hypothyroidism (commonly referred to as "hypothyroid") and Hyperthyroidism (commonly referred to as "hyperthyroid"). Thyroid function testing plays a vital role in early detection of thyroid diseases and is one of the essential components of a health-up. Thyroid function abnormalities can give rise to various health issues. ...
After understanding platelet activation function, this article will now introduce the clinical significance of platelet activation. Normal platelet activation and aggregation are necessary defense mechanisms that help with hemostasis and repair of damaged blood vessels. However, excessive activation can lead to thrombotic disorders. Modern clinical research has shown that many diseases, especially...
September 13, 2024 is the 13th World Sepsis Day, and since the first World Spesis Day (WSD) was established in 2012, the global healthcare community and the public have been raising awareness of this serious and life-threatening disease year by year. On this day, we once again focused on sepsis, aiming to further raise public awareness of sepsis through scientific education and other activities, r...