Blood tests are helpful for monitoring your overall health. But research suggests they can also give us clues about the ...
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Blood tests for diagnosing back pain

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Key Takeaways Blood tests are sometimes used to help confirm or rule out conditions causing back pain.A complete blood count (CBC) may show infections or ...
MPNs involve overproduction of blood cells, while MDS results in poorly formed cells, affecting blood cell function and counts. Diagnosis requires blood tests, bone marrow biopsy, and genetic testing ...
Blood draws for several kinds of diagnostic tests require you to fast for several hours. Eating or drinking anything besides water can skew the results, leading to you needing to be retested. You may ...
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that affects more than 7 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, this number is estimated to ...
It’s easier than ever to order your own blood draws, but direct-access testing won’t replace a doctor. Hey, Theranos? Ever heard of it? Erstwhile founder and current felon Elizabeth Holmes may have ...