Turning healthspan interest into clinically useful, responsible testing. Longevity is no longer a fringe topic. Patients are increasingly asking clinicians how they can live better for longer, reduce preventable risk…
Learn moreThis month we revisit the dramatic rise in the use of weight loss injectables and the important role of pathology and nutritional testing for managing controlled weight loss. The rapid…
Learn moreA responsible testing framework for patients using lifestyle, clinical or medication-led programmes Weight loss services are growing fast, particularly as more patients access medication-led programmes alongside lifestyle support. That growth…
Learn moreA smarter clinical layer for aesthetics, wellness and pre-treatment assessment. Aesthetics clinics are moving beyond treatment-only models. Increasingly, patients want to understand the wider health picture behind skin quality, ageing,…
Learn moreA practical guide for clinics that need speed, reliability and proper clinical support. Private GP clinics are under pressure to deliver a better patient experience without creating unnecessary operational drag.…
Learn moreFrom symptoms and assumptions to measurable, personalised insight. Nutritionists and nutritional therapists are increasingly working with clients who want personalised, evidence-informed support. Blood testing can add a valuable objective layer,…
Learn moreA practical guide for clinics that need speed, reliability and proper clinical support. Private GP clinics are under pressure to deliver a better patient experience without creating unnecessary operational drag.…
Learn moreEvery week, clinicians receive renal function results showing a mildly elevated creatinine or an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) that appears lower than expected. For many patients, these findings trigger…
Learn moreLactose, a disaccharide, is not normally absorbed directly from the gut, but is broken down into glucose and galactose by the enzyme lactase. If the lactase is absent (or insufficient…
Learn moreWhat Our Clients Told Us Strong Feedback for Service, Support and Reliability At Viva Health Laboratories, we know that clinical testing is only part of what our clients rely on…
Learn moreWhy clinics need a laboratory partner, not just a test-selling platform. Direct-to-consumer blood testing has raised public awareness of biomarkers, preventative health and personal health data. That is positive. But…
Learn moreSmall Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth is the largest contributor to IBS which effects up to 10 million people in the UK. The analysis of alveolar breath hydrogen and methane, fermentation products…
Learn moreDr Riccardo Di Cuffa MBBS, MRCSEd, MRCGP, DOHNS - Viva Health Laboratories, Clinical Director In this piece, we will explore the clinical rationale for promoting seasonal blood tests, with an…
Learn moreFast results matter, but reliable workflow matters more. Turnaround time is one of the first questions private clinics ask when choosing a blood testing laboratory. That is understandable. Fast results…
Learn moreWhat is SIBO? SIBO is an increasingly common condition caused by too many of the wrong kind of bacteria being too high up in your gastrointestinal tract. These bacteria produce…
Learn moreA patient attends for an apparently routine consultation. Perhaps they are discussing fatigue, weight management or nutrition. Perhaps they have booked a general health check. Their blood pressure is measured…
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