A large hospital-based cross-sectional study examined whether routinely measured serum alkaline phosphatase can indicate ...

According to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology, researchers have found that a commonly measured ...

Low alkaline phosphatase (ALP) can be a sign of several different conditions, including thyroid disease, celiac disease, malnutrition, nutrient deficiencies, and inflammatory bowel disease. ALP is an ...

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme found throughout your body. The exact role of the enzyme isn’t fully understood, but abnormalities in your levels may signal health problems. While a quick ...

A widely used blood test may reveal early shifts in bone strength long before traditional screening detects any problems.

Elevated liver enzymes can indicate a problem in the liver. However, eating a balanced diet and regularly exercising are some of the ways a person can lower liver enzyme levels. The liver contains ...

A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a set of tests that a doctor may order to find out more about a person’s overall health. These are routine tests that can help evaluate how well the body is ...