What are Nucleated red blood cell (NRBC)?
Nucleated red blood cells (metarubricytes) represent the early stages of a red blood cell before it matures. They are produced primarily in the bone…
HealthMatters.io · Jul 10
Biomarkers
HealthMatters.io · Jul 10
What the heck are hookworms?
Distribution, transmission and infection: The distribution of hookworm (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale) is worldwide, with particular prevalence in rural areas of the moist tropics where…
HealthMatters.io · Jul 9
What is Anaerotruncus colihominis?
Anaerotruncus colihomonis (pronounced “an-AERO-trunk-us colly-HOM-in-iss”) is a newly described bacterial genus and species isolated from the stool specimens of children. Its clinical significance, however, is…
HealthMatters.io · Jul 8
What the heck is a Pregnanediol test?
This test measures pregnanediol, a metabolite of progesterone. It is used in the evaluation and decision making in women who are having difficulty…
HealthMatters.io · Jul 7
What the heck is Acetate?
The colon is inhabited by a large population of microorganisms that are able to ferment carbohydrates and proteins that escape absorption in the small…
HealthMatters.io · Jul 6
Let’s talk about Adenovirus 40/41
Adenovirus serotypes 40 and 41 cause acute gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines) primarily in children. Symptoms may include: fever diarrhea vomiting abdominal…
HealthMatters.io · Jul 5
What is Akkermansia muciniphila?
Akkermansia muciniphila is a mucin-degrading bacterium commonly found in human gut. Mucins are glycoprotein components of the mucous that coats the surfaces of cells lining the respiratory,…
HealthMatters.io · Jul 4
What is an Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR) Antibody?
Function of the Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR) Antibody test: This is the primary diagnostic test for myasthenia gravis. What is myasthenia gravis (MG)? The name myasthenia gravis,…
HealthMatters.io · Jul 3
What is Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)?
Urea nitrogen is a waste product formed during the process in which our bodies break down proteins. After a protein is deconstructed, the liver…
HealthMatters.io · Jul 2
Let’s talk about Urine ph!
What is the function of a Urine ph level test and why is it important? The urine pH level test looks at how acidic…
HealthMatters.io · Jul 1