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  2. Hypoalbuminemia - Wikipedia

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    Hypoalbuminemia (or hypoalbuminaemia) is a medical sign in which the level of albumin in the blood is low. [1] This can be due to decreased production in the liver, increased loss in the gastrointestinal tract or kidneys, increased use in the body, or abnormal distribution between body compartments.

  3. Hypophosphatemia - Wikipedia

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    Instability of cell membranes due to low adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels – This may cause rhabdomyolysis with increased serum levels of creatine phosphokinase, and also hemolytic anemia. [citation needed] Increased affinity for oxygen in the blood caused by decreased production of 2,3-bisphosphoglyceric acid. [citation needed]

  4. Hypotension - Wikipedia

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    Hypotension, also known as low blood pressure, is a cardiovascular condition characterized by abnormally reduced blood pressure. [1] Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood [2] and is indicated by two numbers, the systolic blood pressure (the top number) and the diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number), which are the ...

  5. Hypoglycemia - Wikipedia

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    Improvement in blood sugar level and symptoms is expected to occur in 15–20 minutes, at which point blood sugar is measured again. [3] [2] If the repeat blood sugar level is not above 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L), the hypoglycemic should consume another 10–20 grams of a carbohydrate and with remeasurement of blood sugar levels after 15–20 minutes.

  6. Protein 'signatures' in a single blood test could help detect ...

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    Researchers have discovered that proteins in the blood could be used to detect over 60 conditions, including multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and motor neuron disease. ... blood levels of ...

  7. Anemia - Wikipedia

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    Anemia or anaemia (British English) is a blood disorder in which the blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen.This can be due to a lower than normal number of red blood cells, a reduction in the amount of hemoglobin available for oxygen transport, or abnormalities in hemoglobin that impair its function.

  8. Low levels of biomarker could predict heart disease risk in ...

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    A new study has found that low levels of one anti-inflammatory antibody — IgM anti-PC — are also associated with atherosclerosis and heart attacks in older women, while higher levels appear to ...

  9. Hypocholesterolemia - Wikipedia

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    Hypocholesterolemia is the presence of abnormally low (hypo-) levels of cholesterol in the blood (-emia). A defect in the body's production of cholesterol can lead to adverse consequences as well. Cholesterol is an essential component of mammalian cell membranes and is required to establish proper membrane permeability and fluidity.