American academy of pediatrics declares neonatal screening as one of the finest achievements of preventive medicine. Ask those mothers to whom just few drops of blood of their new borns have made a drastic difference in the quality of lives of their family. Say If Neonatal screening detects thyroid hormone deficiency and if is confirmed and properly treated , gives second chance to the baby for the whole life. At leopath wellness labs we aid and promote newborn screening at an affordable prices.

Are you Health Conscious ? How do you define a healthy body ? Does your employer offer you an Annual Health check up ? If for all these questions make you think before answering, then this post is for you. Annual checkups for all family members is now a sensible move for all age groups from 18 years of age onward. Families are making this an annual event for both healthy and unwell (with some additional tests) members. Detecting disorders through annual check up tests can also be cost-effective in the long run. Preventive measures tend to be cheaper than expensive medical procedures.Your Pathologist is the best guide to help you decide the package to opt for, considering age, gender, family history, finances, and other factors. Discuss in detail with your Pathologist and go ahead to make it a habit. At workplace annual checkups for employees can help lower absenteeism and improve productivity. For a healthy workforce many companies customize and run extensive annual health checkups . We at Leopath Wellness Labs, help customize and personalize this annual event both for individuals and companies. We help you chase the disease before it starts chasing you.

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that lives just below your larynx.The thyroid is under the control of pituitary gland, which in turn takes its commands from the hypothalamus, a region of the brain that works as the communications center for the pituitary—sending messages in the form of hormones to control the release of thyroid hormones from the pituitary. Some Interesting facts about Thyroid gland hormone & disease 1) Thyroid gland influences every cell of the body having stimulatory effects 2) Its also called Body's Furnace : Cold Furnace (Hypo functioning Thyroid) --> Thermostat (Pituitary activated and produces TSH) --> Warms up and Vice sersa 3) T4-->T3 conversion occurs in Liver. If Liver is compromised available hormone is less thus producing imbalance. So keep liver healthy. 4) Manifestation of thyroid ailments can be masked or delayed. At times its an accidental finding with a bizarre manifestation. So whenever Thyroid ailment is identified go for Thyroid profile & Thyroid antibodies. 5) Anxiety and Insomnia can be signs of an overactive thyroid while , Weight gain or depression can be signs of under active thyroid 6) Thyroid gland plays a key role in pregnancy & foetal development.If not corrected on time, can lead to lifelong disability in newborns. At Leopath Wellness labs we let you know evidenced based- why, what & when Thyroid testing is required so that you have command over your ailment you reduced your OPD visits.

Has anyone thought, suddenly why Vitamin D has become an important part of investigations for non-specific complaints in the body ? The truth is, this Sunshine Vitamin (D) has been researched to have numerous benefits related to cancer, bone health, mental health, and autoimmune diseases. Vitamin D is produced from cholesterol when our skin is exposed to the sun. It can be stored for long periods of time. Two main forms exists— D2 and D3 — the latter is more effective at raising vitamin D levels in your blood and is actually estimated from blood tests. The best source of vitamin D besides sun is fish liver oil — such as cod liver oil With the current lifestyle of individuals Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies these days.Its deficiency is a silent epidemic. The symptoms are usually subtle and may take years or decades to surface. Rickets has been mostly eliminated from Western countries because of the fortification of some foods with vitamin D. Its Deficiency is also linked to osteoporosis, reduced mineral density, and increased risk of falls and fractures in older adults and can be reversed with adequate intake of this vitamin. Studies indicate that people with low vitamin D levels are at a greater risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, dementia & autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis . At Leopath Wellness labs we test for Vitamin D at an economical price and provide free consultations for optimizing levels of Vitamin D

Is Dengue really a Scare? The scare is all in the name DENGUE - you rush to a doctor, you become anxious, get a platelet count,check if its really Dengue & what not. BOTTOM LINE IS: DENGUE fever is just another Viral infection caused by a bite of Mosquito. It'll stay there for 10-14 days and go on its own. If anyone can understand this: SCARE IS GONE !! Some Facts and Myths of Dengue Fever. FACTS: 1.One gets immune to dengue if infected with either of the 4 strains present.It’s also possible to get infected by all 4 viruses in your lifetime. 2.‘Piles of ammunition’ : stagnant water in tyres/broken pots/dustbins/water plants in house are breeding places. (IF YOU DON'T LET THEM BREED THEY WILL NOT LET YOU BLEED ) 3.If confirmed, one to ensure that for 7 days mosquitoes all around are completely eradicated. DEBUNKING POPULAR MYTHS Myth 1: Affluent are not be affected by dengue, malaria or typhoid: The word for these people is UBIQUITOUS - google it & mosquito fits its definition well. Myth 2: Fever means Dengue: What if its not ? What if its malaria or typhoid. Their symptoms can overlap. Wise people get diagnosed first and then start treatment. We at Leopath wellness labs do (RAPID FEVER DMT PANEL) that combines Dengue+Malaria+Typhoid+CBC @ an economical price. Myth 3: Rush to hospital if platelets fall substantially: Its not with everyone and not in all the cases. However doctors opinion is recommended in case of counts <50k/cumm. Important to know is WHAT TO DO ??

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. Symptoms include are fever, tiredness & dry cough. Some complain of body aches & pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. Most people (80%) recover without needing special treatment. Around 1/6 of all people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill & develops difficulty breathing. Older people & people with pre-existing medical conditions such as high BP, CAD, lung disease, cancer or diabetes may appear to develop serious illness more often than others. ALL PEOPLE WITH MILD TO MODERATE FLU SYMPTOMS NEED NOT GET THEMSELVES TESTED FOR CORONA VIRUS. However people with fever, cough & difficulty breathing should seek medical attention & immediately seek quarantine. People can catch infection from via small droplets from the nose or mouth through cough/exhalation. These droplets land on objects & surfaces around the person who can catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. Personal protection is the easiest & best way to stay away from getting infected - Regularly clean/sanitize your h&s with an (>70%) alcohol-based h& rub or wash them with soap & water - Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself & anyone who is coughing or sneezing - Avoid touching eyes, nose & mouth - Stay home if you feel unwell

At Leopath Wellness Labs we are in a regular upgrading phase in terms of testing, technology, quality and training. We firmly belief that a good and an honest laboratory can minimize doctor visits and aid in correct swift diagnosis of diseases. At our center we try and follow this basic need and in pursuit we have been accredited with NABL (qas-bc) by Quality council of India