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MPV: Low and High Blood Test Results and Causes
Ali, MD, MSCIMedically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI If a blood test shows your mean platelet volume (MPV) is low or high, it may need further investigation. The MPV blood test measures the ...
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The Function of Blood Platelets or Thrombocytes
Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are special blood cells with an important function. Platelets control blood clotting, which means they are critical for healing wounds and stopping bleeding. A ...
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Have You Gotten Blood Work Done Recently? Here Are 6 Important Blood Tests You Should Consider Getting
According to Mount Sinai, a hospital system in New York, some older patients can benefit from getting a 25-hydroxy test to ...
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New blood test detects ALS with 98% accuracy, offering hope for earlier diagnosis
A simple blood test has been shown to be 98% accurate at distinguishing between patients with ALS and those without the ...
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Blood test could diagnose ALS with up to 97 per cent accuracy
ALS, the most common form of motor neuron disease, can take a long time to diagnose, but a blood test could help doctors spot ...
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What Is a C-Peptide Test?
The test may cost $74 - $111, depending on the lab. A C-peptide test typically uses a sample of your blood. To take a blood test, someone in your doctor’s office or a lab will collect your blood ...
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I tried the new blood test for prostate cancer – here’s what you need to know
A new type of blood test is available which promises more accurate information about the likelihood of a patient having the disease and, alongside traditional care, means urologists can make more ...
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New blood test could predict heart disease risk 30 years ahead of time: groundbreaking study
They’re getting to the heart of the issue. Doctors say a simple “three-pronged” blood test can accurately predict a patient’s risk of heart attack and stroke 30 years ahead of time.
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Mazda MPV and Ford Freestar fail IIHS side-impact crash tests
Mazda released a statement stating it stands behind the safety of the MPV and notes the minivan received five stars in the NHTSA's frontal and side impact tests. The article by CNN Money notes ...
Better than blood tests? Nanoparticle potential found for assessing kidneys
In a study published July 29 in Advanced Materials, University of Texas at Dallas researchers found that X-rays of the ...
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Mazda MPV
Learn More. There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. The MPV is shorter, narrower, and lighter than most competing minivans, which helps it provide a more carlike driving experience.
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Mazda MPV
Learn More. There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. Although smaller than most minivans, the MPV bristles with attention to detail and good fit and finish. The third-row seat folds flat ...