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Increased Fibrinogen Can Lead to Arthritis and Heart Attack

Biochemistry professor Carlos Fernandez-Patron and PhD candidate Hasan Sarker of the University of Alberta, Canada, have shed light on the role of fibrinogen in regulating the body's natural defense mechanisms.

# blood#heart#heart attack

Doctor of the highest category

How Old Are Your Blood Vessels?

Until now, it was widely believed that old age is the primary factor for the decrease in elasticity of blood vessels and...

#vessels# blood#blood clotting#blood pressure#blood biochemistry#bad cholesterol#good cholesterol#glucose

Hypotension: 7 Ways To Improve Your Condition

There have been numerous medications created to combat high blood pressure, also referred to as hypotension. However, me...

# blood#blood pressure#hypotension

We Are of Different Blood: Facts About Rh Factor

About 15 % of the world's population are Rh-negative, and the remaining 85 % are Rh-positive. The characteristic of Rh-n...

# blood#blood biochemistry# pregnancy#Rh Factor

Apnea Increases Blood Clotting to Dangerous Levels

Moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with elevated blood clotting markers, according to a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

#blood clotting#blood clots#blood biochemistry# blood#general blood analysis

Normal or Optimal: How to Read Biomarkers Correctly

A biomarker is a characteristic that is used to determine the condition of a human body. Any lab report consists of a set of biomarkers. For example, a general blood test includes more than 10 indicators, including hemoglobin, white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. A reference value is a...

# blood#blood biochemistry#general blood analysis#general urine test

Blood Type: What Does It Really Affect?

Some people use blood type to choose their diet, others try to determine character traits, and others look for a predisposition to the disease. The question is: does blood type aff...

# blood#tests#blood type#diet

Preventive and anti-aging medicine specialist

Medical Tests Every Vegetarian Should Undergo Regularly

If you don't eat animal-based foods, your body is missing out on many vitamins and microelements. Despite all the benefi...

#healthy lifestyle# blood#diet# hormones#vegetarian diet

Editor-in-Chief Ornament Health AG

Ornament Health AG invests in Genius Labs projects

Investments in health are the most important of our lives. In recent years, preventive medicine, which aims to prevent disease rather than cure it, has become increasingly popular....

# blood#medical technology#technologies#DNA

7 Causes of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

This disease is asymptomatic, but it is one of the main causes of serious liver pathologies. Who is at risk, and what should you look for so that you do not miss a dangerous diagno...

#liver cirrhosis#liver# blood#non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Anemia: Do Not Miss the First Signals

Anemia occurs when red blood cells decrease, which prevents the full supply of oxygen from reaching all organs and tissues of the body. At first, this leads to general malaise, but it can cause more serious problems. Anemia can be treated — it is important to take action and not miss the onset of th...

#anemia#iron# blood#ferritin#hemoglobin

8 Main Myths About Anemia

Anemia is shrouded in dozens of myths, many of which are very dangerous and, sometimes, interfere with recovery. It's time to debunk them!

#anemia# blood#blood biochemistry

How To Increase Iron Level in the Body

Many of us experience a lack of sleep, stress, and poor diet at some point or another in our lives. While these can all be symptoms of general fatigue, they can also indicate a lack of iron in the body. When it's time to get tested?

#anemia# blood#hemoglobin#ferritin

Editor-in-Chief Ornament Health AG

SelfDecode Customers Get Access to Digitization Service by Ornament Health

The unique digitization service developed by the Swiss digital health company Ornament Health is now available to SelfDecode users.

#healthy lifestyle# blood#general blood analysis

What is Ferritin and Why It Is Important to Control its Level in Your Blood?

Some of us assume that if we have a normal hemoglobin level, we are safe from anemia. In doing so, we may overlook alarming symptoms that indicate iron deficiency. In order to get reliable results, it is essential to control the level of fe...

#anemia# blood#hemoglobin#iron#ferritin

What Can a Blood Test Tell Us? 4 Important Questions About Biochemistry

In addition to a general blood test, specialists of various directions often recommend taking blood biochemistry tests....

#blood biochemistry# blood#сheckup

Skin, Hair and Joints: Who Can Benefit From Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?

What would you say if someone offered to take a sample of your blood in tubes, extract plasma from it, and return it int...

#beauty#skin#joints# blood

pediatrician, otolaryngologist, phoniatrician

Why Doesn't Ornament Monitor Analyze Children's Lab Results?

When comparing their baby's test results with the averages, mothers often panic. However, only an experienced medical specialist can adequately assess certain indicators, based on...

Why Do Some People React to the Weather While Others Do Not?

Headaches, blood pressure drops, aching joints — for some people this is a sure sign of a change in the weather. Others think it's simply a coincidence. What is true?

#health myths#healthy lifestyle#man's health#women health#migraine# blood#blood pressure

Cardiovascular surgeon

How To Handle Varicose Veins

A bluish zigzag under the knees, purple lines along the calf, bumps, and knots — these are the "art" of varicose veins, which can be located on any part of the legs. Can you still exercise with varicose veins? Let’s take a look.

#phlebeurysm# blood#fitness

Blood Type Diet: How Does It Work?

And who said it works?

# blood#diet#nutrition#weight loss

Is There Any Danger in Donating Blood?

Despite all the advances of modern science, blood for transfusion can only be obtained from another person. That is why it is so important that the number of donors remains steady. Unfortunately, many people are afraid to donate blood. Do these fears have a real basis?

# blood#blood donation#health myths

Defeating Malaria for Good: Scientists Are Optimistic

Researchers have identified how natural human antibodies can block the entry of malaria parasites into red blood cells. This is a key step towards ending malaria in the world.

#malaria# blood#blood biochemistry#blood infection#general blood analysis#infectious diseases#parasitic infections

Scientists Have Figured Out How To Help People With Antibiotic Resistance Cope With Pneumonia

Along with colleagues in London, Madrid, and Munich, a University of Münster research team gained new insights into the cellular processes involved in pneumonia. The research was l...

#WBC#ornament blog# blood#blood biochemistry#general blood analysis#antibiotics

What Tests Should You Take if You Can’t Lose Weight?

Have you tried a bunch of diets, do fitness to the point of exhaustion, and your weight stands still? The reason for the extra pounds may not lie in your diet or lifestyle. It’s important to find out why you aren’t losing weight, and medical tests can help you identify the cause.

# blood#tests#weight loss#healthy eating# hormones#general blood analysis#general urine test#blood biochemistry

Oct 28, 2025

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