A total of 47 patients had a positive result for at least two of the conventional tests, and so were considered H. pylori-positive. The IRUT showed high sensitivity (91.5%) and specificity (98.1%) and ...

A complement blood test measures how well complement proteins in your blood support immune defense. The complement system helps antibodies fight germs and clear foreign substances. Complement testing ...

What Is a Cortisol Test? A cortisol test measures the level of cortisol in your blood, urine or saliva. Cortisol is a hormone that's important throughout the body for maintaining blood pressure, blood ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A liver function test checks how ...

Millions of Americans have allergies. You might sniffle and sneeze as the seasons change or get itchy and teary-eyed when you dust the house or pet an animal. Perhaps you start wheezing when you eat a ...

This change went into effect on January 1, 2026, as CMS starts to "test ways to provide an improved and expedited prior authorization process relative to original Medicare’s existing processes, ...

Radiation therapy uses high-energy waves to damage cancer cell DNA and stop growth. It targets a specific area but can sometimes harm healthy cells as well. External beam radiation sends rays from a ...