For many people with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), a condition in which immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies accumulate in the kidneys and trigger inflammation, kidney function stays stable for many years. For ...

One of the most common questions I hear from patients is, "My cholesterol was flagged as abnormal, but you told me everything looked good. How can that be?" Recently, a patient named Rose asked ...

Understanding your lab results is a key part of being an active participant in your own healthcare. Routine bloodwork often includes a Complete Blood Count (CBC), a Comprehensive Metabolic Profile ...

When you see your blood work results landed in your inbox, it’s natural to feel a pang of curiosity, pulling you to dive right in and start interpreting your own lab report. But bear in mind that it’s ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...

As healthcare becomes increasingly consumer-driven, individuals are turning to AI tools to help interpret health information, from understanding lab results to determining next steps in care.