Fatigue? Low Mood? Your 25-OH-VD Level Might Be the Culprit! Ever wondered if you’re getting enough vitamin D? Meet 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OH-VD) – the gold-standard blood test that reveals your true vitamin D status! What is 25-OH-VD? It’s the main form of vitamin D circulating in your blood, reflecting your body’s vitamin D stores from: Sunligh...
Understanding Dengue: A Guide to the Mosquito-Borne Virus Introduction Dengue is an acute arthropod-borne viral infection that places a heavy socioeconomic and disease burden on many tropical and subtropical regions, and is the most frequent arboviral disease globally. Dengue is transmitted by the bite of an infected female mosquito. Non-vector transmission can also occur, for example,...
Thrombosis Panel: A Map to Your Vascular Health The Guardian of Life: The Blood Coagulation System Blood, this river of life, flows within our bodies, sustaining vitality. However, when blood vessels are injured, blood faces the risk of loss. Our bodies possess an exquisite self-protection mechanism—the blood coagulation system—which activates rapidly upon injury to prevent blood loss ...
Ferritin: Your Body's Essential Iron Reserve Ferritin Do you often feel unexplained fatigue, cold sensitivity, or look paler than usual? Your body might be signaling: your "iron reserves" are running low. The key manager of these reserves is ferritin. Think of ferritin as your body's smart iron storage bank. It's a spherical protein complex designed to safely store excess iron that isn't immediate...
Unseen but Ubiquitous — Influenza A/B Challenges Global Health As winter approaches, respiratory infections surge — and among them, Influenza A/B stands as the most widespread and rapidly transmitted. Unlike the common cold, influenza can lead to severe complications, especially in children, the elderly, and immunocompromised patients. What Is Influenza A/B? In...
HPV: A Widely Prevalent Threat to Global Health Introduction HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infects millions of people worldwide every year. While most infections are transient and asymptomatic, persistent high-risk HPV infection poses a significant threat, particularly for women, immunocompromised individuals, and those without access to regular screening. Without early detection and prevention, HPV-...
