The most common respiratory symptoms of COVID 19 patients include dry cough, dyspnea, pneumonia, etc., and in severe cases, white lung can appear, and respiratory failure is life-threatening. Even after rehabilitation, many people still coughed, and many people panicked, and took the initiative to go to the hospital to ask for a film to see the condition of their lungs. COVID 19 infection c...
Diagnostic evaluation of hypertension The initial laboratory test for hypertension should not only measure basic blood routine items, but also recommend the detection of glycosylated hemoglobin and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. This is because people with high blood pressure need to rule out the presence of diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a common cause of secondary hypertension such as rena...
What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. What are the clinical signs of monkeypox infection? 1. The incubation period is usually 6 to 13 days, but it can also be between 5 and 21 days; 2. Initial symptoms include fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, severe fatigue, etc.; 3. After a few days of fever, it develops into a large rash on t...
What are the hormones fertility? When do I need to check? When is the right time to check? What's the point of each one? 1. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) It is a glycoprotein hormone secreted by the pituitary gland, and its physiological role is mainly to promote the development and maturation of follicles and secrete estrogen. 2. Luteinizing hormone (LH) It is a glycoprotein hormon...
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. ...
Coagulation Function vs. Platelet Function Coagulation function and platelet function are both related to blood clotting and hemostasis, but they operate through different mechanisms. In normal circumstances, the body maintains a dynamic balance between the coagulation and anticoagulation systems, which is crucial for preventing abnormal bleeding or thrombus formation. Imbalances in this equilibri...
The bactericidal ability of HBP as well as the heparin-binding ability are related to its strong positive charge. HBP, as a chemotactic substance, can activate monocytes and macrophages, induce vascular leakage and tissue edema. Inactivating HBP blocks endothelial hyperosmocyte hyperpermeability caused by neutrophils. At present, HBP, as an acute phase protein, is an effective biomarker to assess ...
B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide precursor (NT-proBNP) are biomarkers of cardiac function, as well as the preferred biomarkers for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of heart failure, disease severity and prognosis assessment, and have been recommended as Level I by several clinical practice guidelines. BNP is mainly degraded in large blood ves...