Tag: Hemoglobin
“The patient is unwell”: what are the symptoms when the hemoglobin level is low?
The rate fluctuates depending on the age of life but it should not be too low. Hemoglobin is a blood protein that is part of the composition of blood, giving…
This battery runs on hemoglobin
News Published on 02/04/2024 at 11:03 a.m. Updated 02/04/2024 at 11:03 a.m. Reading 1 min. Spanish researchers have succeeded in developing a prototype battery that works partly with hemoglobin. This…
A serious burn victim saved thanks to a dressing based on the hemoglobin of a marine worm
News Published on 12/19/2023 at 9:03 a.m. Updated 12/19/2023 at 9:03 a.m. Reading 3 min. At the Nantes University Hospital, a patient almost completely burned last summer was able to…
What causes low hemoglobin? What causes low hemoglobin (HGB)?
Anemia refers to the condition where hemoglobin levels are below normal and therefore the body cannot get enough oxygen. The most common causes include iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, folic…
Glycated hemoglobin: normal level, too high, fasting?
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) assesses blood glucose control over the past 3 months. The higher the blood sugar level over this period, the higher the glycated hemoglobin value. Summary Definition: what…
Hemoglobin: normal male/female, low, high
Hemoglobin, a constituent of red blood cells, gives the red color to blood and has the role of transporting oxygen to the cells. Why monitor your hemoglobin? What does a…