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Sis pacis instruo pro bellum Throughout history war has been an aspect to peace. Every religion, politic, and organization has it's own view of the definition of peace. Whether it's for the lust for power or to eradicate chaos, there is always a battle to be fought regardless of the consequence. Though we hear the lament of innocence; we try so hard to preserve that small essence of happiness. In a time of war: violence, chaos, and death are the gods. Spreading their wrath among humanity itself, ...

Selected Clinical Values


Sodium

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Normal range:

Adults
136-145 mEq/L


Potassium


Normal range:

Adults
3.5-5 mEq/L


Chloride


Normal range:

Adult
98-106 mEq/L


Carbon Dioxide



Normal range:

Adults
23-30 mEq/L
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Platelets

Platelets or thrombocytes are essential for your body's ability to form blood clots and thus stop bleeding. They're measured in order to assess the likelihood of certain disorders or diseases. An increase can be indicative of a malignant disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, iron deficiency anemia, etc. A decrease can be indicative of much more, including things like infection, various types of anemia, leukemia, etc.

On a side note for these ranges, anything above ...

HDL/LDL and Total Cholesterol

These lipoproteins should look rather familiar to most of you. HDL is simply the "good" lipoprotein that acts as a scavenger molecule and prevents a buildup of material. LDL is the "bad" lipoprotein which collects in arterial walls and causes blockage or a reduction in blood flow. The total cholesterol to HDL ratio is also important. I went in to detail about this particular subject — as well as how to improve your lipid profile — ...

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