Why it's done A hematocrit test can help your health care team make a diagnosis or monitor how you respond to a treatment. The test is done as part of a complete blood count (CBC). When the …

May 19, 2022 · Child abuse includes physical, sexual, emotional and medical abuse, as well as neglect. Learn about signs, risk factors, how to get help and prevention.

Jul 8, 2025 · The Lumipulse test uses a blood sample drawn at the doctor's office. The test measures certain proteins, including a specific form of the tau protein, that can indicate the presence of amyloid …

Feb 4, 2025 · With age, vertical nail ridges may become more numerous or prominent because of changes in cell turnover within the nail. If your fingernails change color or you develop horizontal nail …

Apr 15, 2022 · Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy. With preeclampsia, you might have high blood pressure, high levels of protein in urine that indicate kidney damage (proteinuria), or other …

Oct 10, 2024 · Stool comes in a range of colors. All shades of brown and even green are considered typical. Only rarely does stool color indicate a possibly serious intestinal condition. Stool color is …

Dec 21, 2023 · Symptoms Obsessive-compulsive disorder usually includes both obsessions and compulsions. But it's also possible to have only obsession symptoms or only compulsion symptoms. …

Aug 5, 2023 · Learn about the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test to assess kidney function and what possible results could mean.

Oct 13, 2023 · A heart arrhythmia (uh-RITH-me-uh) is an irregular heartbeat. A heart arrhythmia occurs when the electrical signals that tell the heart to beat don't work properly. The heart may beat too fast …

Dec 30, 2023 · Signs that may indicate melanoma Some moles aren't typical. They may have certain characteristics that indicate melanomas or other skin cancers. Characteristics may include: …