Pitfalls to Avoid While Interpreting Thyroid Function Tests What lessons can be learned from these cases in which errors in the interpretation of lab results were made?

From CBC to CMP and beyond, blood test panels provide essential information to health practitioners. angelp/iStock via Getty Images Plus Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To ...

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that are essential for heart rate, digestion, mood, and other functions crucial to human health.

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including ...

Low thyroid function can lead to a wide variety of symptoms including weight gain, fatigue, depression, cold hands and feet, dry skin, dry hair, sensitivity to cold and constipation. While blood tests ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Steering clinicians toward a cascade approach for thyroid function testing cut unnecessary orders by a monthly average of 15% and concurrent orders by 19% per month, according to ...

Many employers offer free wellness lab tests to screen for potential health problems. But lab results can be confusing. If you have a primary care physician — such as an internal medicine or family ...

Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and ...