Albumin (55-65%) and globulins (25-35%) alone represent approximately 95% of circulating plasma proteins, which together constitute approximately 7% of the plasma; their quantity and respective proportions can be assessed starting from a simple blood test. Furthermore, the qualitative contribution of the various protein fractions can be evaluated by electrophoresis, therefore subjecting the plasma proteins to…
The causes of polycythemia are various and numerous, initially divided into causes of relative polycythemia and of absolute polycythemia. The first term identifies all those conditions in which the increased concentration of red blood cells in the blood results from a decrease in plasma volume: for example, in cases of severe dehydration (induced by vomiting,…
1. If a mother with blood type 0+ and a father with blood type A- are expecting a baby, which blood type will the unborn child bear? A+ 0+ TO- 0- All answers are correct 2. If a mother with blood type B- and a father with blood type A+ are expecting a baby, which…
THE reticulocytes they are the transition elements between nucleated erythroblasts (proerythroblasts) and red blood cells. These cells of the erythroid lineage are produced in the bone marrow and, when released into the bloodstream, take on the characteristics of the erythrocyte, after maturation of approximately one day (note: the entire differentiation process lasts 10 days). Reticulocytes…
Like all women in early menopause , even patients who face this condition prematurely have an estrogen deficiency . What Health Problems Can Affect Women In Early Menopause? Low estrogen levels can lead to changes in general health and can increase the risk of certain medical conditions, such as osteoporosis, for example . Other health risks associated with low…
Among the various coffee-themed trends, there is undoubtedly the “proffee”, better known as protein coffee. Protein coffee is exactly what the term suggests: proteins added to coffee, in its variants, espresso, soluble, mocha , americano. People have been drinking coffee with milk for decades, so the idea of adding protein isn’t entirely new. Yet, with interest in protein at an all-time high, any food or…
Menopause is defined as premature when it occurs before the age of 40. This condition can be spontaneous or induced by certain medical treatments, such as chemotherapy or surgery ( oophorectomy , hysterectomy…). The cessation of menstrual flows can be sudden or preceded by irregularities in the cycle. Symptoms of early menopause are mostly associated with estrogen deficiency and can include hot flashes , mood swings , vaginal dryness , decreased…
Osteoporosis in menopause is one of the characteristic problems that many women have to face when they are in this stage of life, even more so if predisposing risk factors are present.Osteoporosis is a pathology characterized by a deterioration of the skeletal architecture, with a progressive reduction of the mass of the bone which, consequently, becomes more fragile and…
Hot flashes are one of the most well-known, hated and feared symptoms of menopause . Often their appearance is taken as a worrying sign of the passing of time, to the point of becoming synonymous with the imminent loss of fertility . This kind of disorder affects 70% of women on average and, again in general, begins to appear around the age of 47-48 , together with…
Calcifications are alterations of the breast that can be correlated to the presence of a pathology which, depending on the case, can be benign or malignant. These lesions are the result of the deposit of calcium salts in the breast tissue and – due to their marked contrast to X-rays – they can be visualized by mammography . Breast calcifications can be benign, suspicious, or…
End of content
End of content