A procalcitonin test measures the level of procalcitonin in your blood. A high level could be a sign of a serious bacterial infection, such as sepsis. Sepsis is the body's severe response to infection. Sepsis happens when an infection in one area of your body, such as your skin or urinary tract, spreads into your bloodstream. This triggers an extreme immune reaction. It can cause a rapid hear...
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...
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...
1. New progress in luminescence: The number of manufacturers is gradually increasing The addition of new brands is bound to accelerate the clinical acceptance of luminescence detection cytokines. Differentiation began to emerge in the items From the perspective of the manufacturers that have been certified so far, the main items cover IL-1β, IL-2, IL-2R, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, TN...
Cluster of Differentiation (CD Markers), as small proteins secreted by immune cells, play a key role in maintaining immune system stability and regulating pathological processes. It has a wide range of clinical applications, including auxiliary diagnosis, prognosis assessment, identification of infectious sources, early warning of cytokine storms, and monitoring of tumor immunity. In addition, the...