What is the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)? The Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) measures how quickly fluid is filtered by the kidneys and serves as an indicator of kidney function. An increase in GFR generally indicates healthy kidney function. A significant decrease in GFR indicates that the kidneys are not working efficiently, causing less fluid to…
BMI helps measure how thin or heavy a person is by comparing their height and weight. It gives an estimate of a person’s overall body weight. Many people use it to find out if a person’s weight is appropriate for their height. The number you get from a BMI calculation helps place a person in…
Neutrophils form the body’s frontline defenses, moving quickly to the site of infection or injury to attack harmful microbes and signal other immune cells to join them. They make up the largest proportion of white blood cells (WBCs) found in circulation. Every day, the bone marrow produces about 100 billion neutrophils, many of which are…
What is an Age Calculator? An age calculator is an online tool that helps you find the exact age of a person, place or thing using the information you provide. How to Use this Age Calculator? By default, the calculator displays today’s date in both the ‘Date of Birth’ and ‘Current Age or Age as’…
The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) provides a simple way to assess a patient’s exercise tolerance, especially for individuals with chronic heart or lung conditions. Clinicians also use this test to assess prognosis in certain diseases and to guide treatment decisions. Its simplicity allows for an overall assessment of multiple body systems involved in physical activity….