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The comprehensive metabolic panel, or chemical screen (CMP; CPT code 80053), is a panel of 14 blood tests that serves as an initial broad medical screening tool. The CMP provides a rough check of kidney function, liver function, diabetic and parathyroid status, and electrolyte and fluid balance , but this type of screening has its limitations.
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In the first year of the cap, about 3.2 million Medicare recipients are likely to see lower costs due to the new rule, particularly seniors who take multiple medications or have high-cost ...
In this article, all values (except the ones listed below) denote blood plasma concentration, which is approximately 60–100% larger than the actual blood concentration if the amount inside red blood cells (RBCs) is negligible.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation advising against using vitamin D to prevent falls and fractures in people over 60. Pharmacist Katy Dubinsky weighs in.
This is a KFF Health News story. Preparing cancer patients for difficult decisions is an oncologist's job. At the University of Pennsylvania Health System, doctors are nudged to talk about a ...
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The CDC says there is no treatment of vaccines to tackle HMPV, but it did say medical care can be “supportive.” The Cleveland Clinic says treatments for the virus can include oxygen therapy if ...