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Cryptosporidium case study
[15 Oct 2008 | 6 Comments]

Metametrix Institute holds weekly grand rounds where laboratory reports as well as clinical diagnosis, history, and other pertinent information are reviewed by the Metametrix Institute clinical consultants and selected clinicians. This week's grand rounds reviewed a gastrointestinal report of a pati... [More]

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Vitamin K function explained
[8 Oct 2008 | 1 Comments]

The role of vitamin K extends well beyond the regulation of blood clotting to impact bone formation, the development of heart disease, and possibly cancer. Vitamin K is required for the carboxylation of osteocalcin (OC) which is needed to bind calcium. When vitamin K is low, OC does not get carboxyl... [More]