ACTH, morning — lab reference
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IGF-1 — lab reference
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Growth hormone, random — lab reference
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Parathyroid hormone (intact PTH) — lab reference
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Aldosterone — lab reference
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Renin / plasma renin activity — lab reference
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Aldosterone-renin ratio — lab reference
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Homocysteine, D-dimer and inflammatory markers
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D-dimer relates to clot breakdown; CRP relates to inflammation; homocysteine is a different molecule. Ask what each test was ordered to investigate.
Different markers answer different questions
Dr. Purser puts several measurement…
Homocysteine and cardiovascular risk
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Blood-vessel function, clotting, and inflammation may relate to risk. Compare studies of risk with trials that measure heart attacks or strokes.
Association is not the same as prevention
An observational study can fi…
Persistent IL-8 and the question of hidden infection
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Topics: IL-8, CXCL8, occult infection, persistent inflammation, homocysteine, cytokines
Erectile dysfunction: questions beyond a prescription
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Describe the problem before choosing an option
The ED book encourages looking beyon…
Low testosterone in men: the report’s themes
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