Familiarize with Liver Cancer-related Markers Cancer has emerged as a significant public health issue in China, profoundly impacting the well-being of the citizens. Liver cancer, as one of the most common malignant tumors, has a relatively low rate of early diagonosis. According to the 2022 China Cancer Statistics Report, the incidence and mortality rates of liver cancer are the fifth and s...
Strengthening the Battle Against Mpox with Getein by Your Side WHO declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency On August 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency. According to a WHO report, there has been a recent surge in mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other...
Build a COVID-19 Protective Barrier with Getein COVID-19 cases spike in summer months this year. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is constantly changing and new variants of the virus are expected to occur. Numerous variants of the virus that cause COVID-19 are being tracked globally during this pandemic. Is COVID on the rise? From barbecues to festivals and elder facilitie...
TORCH Screening in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know Pregnancy is a delicate period, and certain infections can pose serious risks to both pregnant women and newborns. Among these, TORCH infections include Toxoplasma (Toxo), other pathogens (e.g., syphilis), Rubella virus, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). These infections are particularly concerning due to their potenti...
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...
