Many doctors are adopting a newer lab test for inflammation called the high-sensitivity CRP. This newer test give better information than the SED rate that medical professionals used to use to assess inflammation. In this week's video blog, I explain…
This week, I continue on the theme of interpreting cholesterol labs. In this video blog, I focus on HDL, the "good" cholesterol. Just like LDL, it is important to understand your HDL levels and whether or not it is doing…
Often, I see patients who come back from their doctor with a recommendation to start on a statin drug. These drugs are very common recommendations for elevated LDL numbers. However, statin drugs are not benign; they have side effects that…
Have you ever been tested for iron? Although doctors order iron tests often, many do not understand the intricacies of the different types of tests used. In this week's video blog, I explain iron testing and what information each type…
Have you ever been told you have anemia? Are you concerned about iron deficiency? In this week's video blog, I demystify the blood work used to test for anemia. Iron deficiency is only one cause of anemia. Watch to learn…