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To learn more about total protein, visit Lab Tests Online or access the Total Protein monograph of the Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine.
Note: levels of IGF-1 may be low with anorexia or malnutrition.
Thanks to your donations, our latest mental health and wellbeing project has been making a real difference for our colleagues at Gloucestershire Hospitals.
by Paul Dunckley
by Jim Moriarty
It has been 60 years since Rosie Crooks, 78, started her training to become a nurse in Gloucester.
Supporting our staff to stay and stay well at work is a key priority for our organisation and across the NHS. Everyone who works for us should feel valued and supported to work in a way that meets their individual ambitions and needs
It is important to drink plenty of fluid. You should drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluid every day to prevent dehydration. During warmer weather you need to drink more fluids. The information in this page will help you choose the type and amount of fluid your body needs to maintain a healthy bladder and bowel.