Suchandrima Bhowmik

Ketones are water-soluble lipid (fat) molecules that your body produces during ketosis, when it uses fats instead of glucose (sugar) for energy. This usually happens when glucose stays in blood vessels instead of entering cells for use. Conditions such as […]

A vitamin D test is a blood test that measures the level of vitamin D (calciferol) in your blood. It can indicate whether the vitamin D levels in your body are low or high. Low vitamin D levels can weaken

Open heart surgery is a medical procedure where a heart surgeon cuts your chest open to easily access the heart and fix any problems with it. About 2 million people undergo open heart surgery yearly for different heart conditions, including

Kidney failure, also called end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is a condition where your kidneys are not functioning properly. Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys work at less than 15% of their normal function. If left untreated, kidney failure can lead

Kidney failure, also called end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is a condition where your kidneys are functioning at 15% of their normal levels. Kidneys help filter out waste products and excessive fluids from your body. Kidney failure may occur due to

Kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is a condition characterized by irreversible kidney damage that leads to the loss of kidney function. Your kidneys help remove toxins along with excess fluids and minerals from your blood. When your kidneys