Important evidence for the link between blood viscosity and cardiovascular events was provided by the Edinburgh Artery Study in a random population of 1,592 men and women aged 55 to 74 years, who were followed over a mean period of 5 years. After adjustment for age and gender, mean values for both blood viscosity and
Meridian Valley Lab’s Blood Viscosity Test can be used as an advanced diagnostic tool for pre-screening and monitoring patients receiving therapies to prevent cognitive decline. In a 2010 report of the Edinburgh Artery Study, which is the largest and longest running prospective study of blood viscosity, blood viscosity was shown to predict cognitive decline over
Meridian Valley Laboratory is the only clinical reference lab that provides a comprehensive blood viscosity profile, which includes both systolic and diastolic blood viscosity measurements. There are many reference laboratories and pathology departments of hospitals that can provide clinical viscosity testing, however these tests are for serum and plasma viscosity, not whole blood. Additionally, a
Published in: Townsend Letter By Lauren Russel, ND, and Leah Alvarado-Paz, ND There is no question that the foods people eat have a big impact on their health and quality of life. The discussion about adverse food reactions and the health problems associated with them has grown in quality and intensity over the last several
New Blood Test Can Uncover the Real Cause of Your Symptoms By Lauren Russel, ND, and Jonathan V. Wright, MD Do you regularly suffer from headaches, insomnia, stomach upset, constipation, or diarrhea—but can’t seem to get lasting relief? Have you gone from one doctor to another for nagging or painful “mystery” symptoms—only to find that
Published in: Townsend Letter By: Pushpa Larsen ND, Michael Kaplan ND, Leah Alvarado ND, and Mi-Jung Lee ND, LAc Picture this: A 52 year –old woman comes in to your office for her initial visit. On the phone she told you that she wanted to come in “for hormones.” In her intake, you find out
This test measures the ratio of 2-hydroxy (E1-Estrone +E2-Estradiol + E3-Estriol) to 16 alpha-hydroxyestrone (2/16 ratio) in a random urine sample. Considerable evidence indicates that this ratio is relevant as a risk factor for estrogen-sensitive diseases including breast and cervical cancers, osteoporosis, and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. Diet, dietary supplementation, and certain drugs have been shown
Published in: Townsend Letter By. Dr. Jonathan V. Wright, MD Age-related decline of testosterone in men is often seen as part of the “normal” aging process. Why, then, does the risk of prostate cancer increase with age? We could blame it on declining hormones, but not all men with declining (or elevated, for that matter)
Nitric Oxide is one of the primary vasodilators in the body. Nitric Oxide is important for blood pressure regulation and overall cardiovascular health. Nitric Oxide also contributes to healthy perfusion of the genitourinary system. The Meridian Valley Lab Total Urine Nitrates test provides a clinically important tool in the evaluation and management of erectile dysfunction
