The kidneys are among the most vital organs of the human body. We must understand what are the functions of the kidneys, as well as how to take care of the kidneys to avoid various diseases. Improved lifestyle changes (e.g. healthy eating)  and  get tested for renal function regularly will help  to keep kidneys healthy   Here's a quick guide to the tests used to measure kidney function:   Urinalysis A urinalysis can help to detect a variety of kidney and urinary...

According to American Cancer Society, bone cancers are rare. Bone cancer is an uncommon type of cancer that begins when cells in the bone start to grow out of control and harm the normal bone tiisue leading to disability or inability to perform daily activities. Here are tests can be carried out to diagnose Bone Cancer Laboratory Examination Blood tests are needed to diagnose bone cancer, as they are helpful once a diagnosis is made.   Complete blood count can be done altogeth...

Currently, cancer in women has become a topic that has received a lot of public attention, especially women in Indonesia. Cases of cancer in women are mainly breast cancer and cervical cancer. In 2020, the number of new cases of breast cancer in Indonesia reached 68,858 cases (16.6%) of a total of 396,914 new cases of cancer, with the number of deaths reaching more than 22 thousand people. While cervical cancer ranks second most with 36,633 cases or 9.2% of the total cancer cases in Indonesia...

Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal. Several tests are required to confirm the presence, the type and cause, and the severity of anemia. By doing so,  we can provide appropriate and targeted anemia therapy. Anemia can be identified or diagnosed in several ways: 1. Medical Examination * Anamnesis regarding complaints, lifestyle, and family history 2. Supporting examinations using laboratory a...

A cancer screening exam is a preliminary exam used to detect the presence of cancer before a person develops cancer. Those who have a high risk of developing cancer are advised to have this examination done on a regular basis. Cancer screening exams include the following: * Anamnesis and physical examination of the doctor; the doctor checks for physical indications of cancer, such as lumps or other abnormalities, and anamnesis of medical history, family history, habits, and medications tak...

The way to find out if you have hypertension is to take an accurate blood pressure measurement at the clinic or use blood pressure measurements outside the clinic to detect white coat hypertension and hidden hypertension. White coat hypertension is blood pressure that is elevated in the clinic but normal when measured outside the clinic. Covert hypertension is blood pressure that is normal when measuring blood pressure in the clinic but increases when measuring outside the clinic.The definition...