What are the 10 Most Important Drugs in Medical History? This guide explores the chemical milestones that redefined human existence. From eradicating global plagues to unlocking the mysteries of the h...
What does my blood GFR and urine 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...
10 causes of a high PSA level Prostate cancer is the most important cause of a high prostate specific antigen (PSA). This is why the blood test is done. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland...
5 Stages of CKD Below are the 5 stages in the CKD classification. The CKD stage describes the severity of the chronic kidney disease – the higher the grade (stage), the worse the kidney function. The ...
A normal blood cholesterol level Total cholesterol (chol) = 3-5 mmol/L – overall amount of cholesterol in your blood HDL (‘good’) cholesterol. Target level = >1 mmol/L – may make you le...
What are normal blood glucose and HbA1c levels? What is a normal blood glucose? Normal blood glucose = 4-6 mmol/L – and less than 8 mmol/L, two hours after a meal. Blood glucose in prediabetes and dia...
5 Most Common Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) A Hospital-Acquired Infection (also known as a Healthcare-Associated Infection or HAI) is an infection that a patient develops while receiving treatme...
How Long Do Viral Infections Last? A Complete Guide If you’re feeling under the weather, you likely want to know one thing: how long will this last? While most common viral infections clear up within ...
How to prevent STDs In this article we will describe 5 ways to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Let’s start with the basics. Vaccinations can prevent STDs (see below) What is a STD? Sexua...
What Causes Fever in Adults? Fact-checked by MyHSN experts | Updated: May 2026 A fever is more than just a high number on a thermometer; it is your body’s sophisticated defence mechanism Understanding...
