10 acute pyelonephritis facts In this article we will describe 10 acute pyelonephritis facts, focussing on its symptoms, causes, and treatment. 5 Key Points Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the kidneys that requires prompt treatment It is more common in women than men, especially during pregnancy The most common cause is Escherichia coli […]
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How to use blood pressure tablets: 10 do’s and don’ts In this article we will describe how to use blood pressure tablets: with 10 do’s and don’ts. 10 Do’s For patients Take your medication as prescribed: Follow the dosage instructions provided by your doctor or pharmacist. Take the correct dose at the same time each […]
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20 red flag symptoms (acute and chronic) What is a red flag symptom? A red flag symptom is something abnormal about your body or mind, that may indicate something is significantly wrong. ‘Red flag’ means potentially serious (and potentially treatable). See you doctor soon (even today) if you think you have one. So. What are […]
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10 most important drugs in history Some drugs have the power to change the way we live. All of the drugs on this list had a immense impact on the evolution of medicine and the evolution of the human race. So. What are the 10 most important drugs ever invented? These are in chronological order, […]
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What does my blood GFR and urinr ACR mean – and how are they connected? Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) This is a blood test that measures kidney function – the higher the GFR, the better the kidney function, the better. A normal eGFR number is 90-120 ml/min. What is GFR used for? The GFR is used […]
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History of body mass index (BMI) measurement The BMI calculation was created by a Belgian mathematician — not a doctor or health practitioner. In the 1830s, Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetelet set out not to devise a test to quickly diagnose obesity (which was still years away from being widely perceived as a problem), but to […]
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10 high blood pressure myths In this article we will describe 10 blood pressure myths. Let’s start with the basics. Key Points Myth: Normal blood pressure is 130/80 (there is no such thing as normal blood pressure) Myth: You can ‘feel’ your BP (you cannot 99% of time; it’s a silent problem) Myth: BP goes […]
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What does blood pressure mean? Definition and Physiology Blood pressure (BP) is the force exerted by blood against the walls of arteries as it circulates throughout the body. It’s a vital sign that reflects the pressure in the arterial system. The cardiac cycle consists of systole (contraction) and diastole (relaxation). During systole, the heart contracts, […]
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What are normal liver function tests (LFTs)? What are liver function tests? Liver function tests (also called LFTs, or liver enzymes) are blood tests that can provide information about how your liver is working. Your liver is a large organ in your abdomen (tummy). It is the factory of the body (the kidneys are the […]
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A normal CRP (C-reactive protein) level A normal level of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood in the UK is less than 5 mg/L. What is CRP? CRP is a protein made by the liver that indicates inflammation CRP levels rise within hours of tissue injury, infection, or inflammation CRP levels can be used to […]
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