Testosterone: More Than Just a "Male Hormone" What Is Testosterone? Testosterone is a steroid hormone primarily produced in the testes (in men) and ovaries/adrenal glands (in women, in smaller amounts). While it’s known as the key male sex hormone, women also need it for various bodily functions. Key Roles of Testosterone: In Men: Muscle growth, libido, sperm production, bone s...
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,...
Are you experiencing unexplained weight loss, digestive problems, abdominal pain or jaundice? Don't ignore these symptoms, these may signal underlying liver issues! PIVKA-II testing helps identify hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) risk, it’s a critical step towards early intervention through comprehensive diagnostic follow-up. What is PIVKA-II ？ &n...
The Specific Alarm Within Your Arteries: Understanding Lp-PLA2 1. The "Rusting" of Arteries and the Inflammatory Hotbed You may have heard that inflammation is at the root of many diseases. Within our cardiovascular system, there exists a special, blood-vessel-specific type of inflammation. You can think of our blood vessels as an important water pipeline, and atherosclerosis is like the pr...
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...
Infectious Diseases: When the "Invisible Enemy" Strikes, Getein Helps You Fight I. Introduction Infectious diseases, humanity's oldest health threat, still claim over 13 million lives globally each year. Behind seemingly ordinary symptoms like cough and fever often lies a hidden battle between immune defenses and pathogens. In this constant struggle, accurate diagnosis becomes the decisive ...
