Management

This infusion treatment (also known as "IVIG") helps manage immunodeficiency disorders. It uses a special medicine made from the blood of many healthy people. IVIG contains antibodies. These are substances that help your body fight off germs and diseases. Let's take a moment to learn more.

This test checks the level of homocysteine in your blood. Homocysteine is an amino acid that's usually found in small amounts in your blood. But if you don't have enough of certain vitamins (like B6, B12, or folic acid), or if you have certain health issues, it can build up in your blood. Let's take a moment to learn more.

This is when there's too much calcium in your blood. Calcium is a mineral that's important for your health. But when you have too much in your blood, it can make you feel sick. Let's take a moment to learn more.

This genetic disorder (commonly called "PKU") prevents your body from breaking down an amino acid called "phenylalanine." Phenylalanine is a building block of protein, and it's found in many foods. These include meat, eggs, milk, fish, beans, nuts and an artificial sweetener called "aspartame." When you can't process phenylalanine, it builds up in your blood and causes problems. Let's take a moment to learn more.

Dual action antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is a treatment that uses two medicines to prevent dangerous blood clots. These medicines target different stages of the blood clotting process.