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Saliva Test For Adrenal Insufficiency Reduces Need For Hospital Tests By Up To 70 Per Cent - India Education Diary

A study into the use of an at-home test which uses saliva rather than blood to diagnose adrenal insufficiency, which has been developed by scientists at the University of Sheffield with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), could reduce the number of hospital tests currently required by up to 70 per cent. Adrenal insufficiency is a common disorder of the adrenal glands, and occurs when the body is no longer able to make cortisol, a major hormone that helps the body overcome stress, infections and regulates body sugars, proteins and fats. This is particularly common in those who take oral steroids for other medical conditions as the body’s natural cortisol-making response shuts ...

indiaeducationdiary.in     Jan 18, 2023