Monkeypox is a rare disease that is caused by infection from the Monkeypox virus. The Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses that cause Smallpox. However, symptoms of Monkeypox are considered milder than those of Smallpox.
If your doctor has scheduled you for a lipid panel to test your cholesterol levels, they likely told you to fast beforehand for at least 8 hours. While water is fine to drink before a lipid panel test, many avid morning coffee drinkers wonder if black coffee will break their fast.
Getting a routine physical exam helps your doctor check your vitals and plan your treatment over the next year. Routine physicals usually include a weigh-in, blood pressure check, heart rate evaluation, and other vital checkups. Annual physicals also include blood work that screens for various diseases.
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