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Should You Be Afraid of Stroke?

The international project Global Burden Diseases (GBD) published a study that found 10.3 million cases of stroke are registered annually in the world, of which 6.5 million end up being fatal. Who is at risk and can the risk be reduced?

#blood pressure#brain#stroke#general blood analysis

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

Allergist-immunologist

How Do You Know if Your Immune System Is Weak?

Those who often catch a cold but don't get too sick and recover on their own do not necessarily have weak immunity. If you are interested in finding out how to recognize the signs...

#tests# immunity#general blood analysis#viruses

Why Are Blood Tests Taken On an Empty Stomach?

Is it possible that this is just something doctors like to do for no good reason? And why should you fast before taking...

#glucose#general blood analysis# hormones

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

Post-Covid Checkup—What to Check For?

The coronavirus is insidious in its unpredictability. Even if you have had it and think you have recovered, it may not be the case. The rehabilitation period can be from one month...

#post-covid#coronavirus#general blood analysis#general urine test#blood biochemistry

Allergist-immunologist

What Is Pseudoallergy — And How Is It Different From Allergy?

Approximately half of the world's population live with allergies. Those who want to keep this disorder under control should know exactly if they actually have an allergy and what c...

#allergy#diagnostics#general blood analysis

Head of Therapy Department

The Math of Health

Medicine is an imprecise science, and yet it has several figures that accurately describe our health. Let's look at the...

#preventive medicine#blood pressure#healthy lifestyle#anemia#general blood analysis

7 Unexpected Things That Can Damage Your Liver

"If I don't drink too much alcohol, my liver will not be in danger." This is a fairly common misconception that is not actually true. The liver can be damaged in many ways—here are...

#liver#non-alcoholic fatty liver disease#healthy lifestyle#overweight#general blood analysis

pediatrician, otolaryngologist, phoniatrician

How Do You Know if You Are Allergic to Dogs?

Some people buy a dog and then find out within a month that members of their family are allergic to it. This is an unfortunate scenario, but it does happen. If you are buying a dog for the first time, you must first make sure that all famil...

#allergy#general blood analysis

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

12 Reasons Why Blood May Appear in Sperm

Men of almost all ages can face this problem. While for those under the age of 40 the symptom is typically not associate...

#man's health#general urine test#general blood analysis# prostatitis#STDs

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

What Diseases Can Humans Catch From Pets?

Pets get sick, just like humans. Let’s look at which of the diseases can be dangerous for owners.

#viruses#infectious diseases#general blood analysis#coronavirus

Head gynecological department

Why Can’t the Health of Pregnant Women Be Assessed Based on Test Scores?

Why doesn't Ornament assess the health status of pregnant women on a general basis or even create a separate feature for this purpose? The answer is simple—the blood and urine values of expectant mothers differ significantly from those of n...

# pregnancy#tests#general blood analysis

Distress Signal: How to Detect an Autoimmune Disease in Time

In recent decades, the number of autoimmune diseases has significantly increased, including rheumatoid arthritis, multip...

#autoimmune diseases#general blood analysis#fatigue#hair loss

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

Allergies or Colds? Looking for the Cause of Runny Nose

If you have a stuffy nose, the first thing you think of is a cold, and, of course, you start to treat it intensively. The problem is that a runny nose can be caused by a completely different reason ‒ for example, allergies. In the case of allergies, sprays and drops will not help.

#allergy#general blood analysis#ARVI#cold#runny nose

Checkup for Men: What To Check at Every Age

Men dislike going to the doctor, especially when nothing hurts. It is not surprising that after age 40, health problems begin appearing seemingly "out of nowhere" and become an unpleasant surprise. To avoid this, it is recommended to underg...

#man's health#preventive medicine#сheckup#general urine test#general blood analysis

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

Blood Transfusion for Premature Babies: A New Perspective

The largest randomized clinical trial on blood transfusion to premature babies was completed by Dr. Haresh Kirpalani of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Edward Bell of the University of Iowa, and colleagues from the Neonatal Research Network, including Dr. Rosemary Higgins of the George Mason Uni...

#hemoglobin#children#blood biochemistry# blood#general blood analysis

Oct 28, 2025

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