A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SPIROMETRY
Introduction Spirometry is a commonly used pulmonary function test that measures the amount of air a person can inhale and exhale and the speed at which they can do so. It is a non-invasive procedure that provides valuable information about…
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN SPUTUM CULTURE PROCEDURE
Introduction Sputum culture is a diagnostic test used to identify and determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, or viruses in a person’s sputum (mucus and other material coughed up from the respiratory tract). It is primarily performed to diagnose respiratory…
EXPLORING GESTATIONAL TROPHOBLASTIC DISEASE
Introduction Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a group of rare tumors that develop in the cells that form the placenta during pregnancy. It is also known as gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. GTD originates from abnormal growth of the cells that would…
UNDERSTANDING MOVEMENT DISORDERS
Movement Disorder Symptoms Movement disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that affect the normal functioning of the body’s motor system. While specific symptoms can vary depending on the type and underlying cause of the movement disorder, there are several…
SECRETS TO SUCCESSFUL BLOOD TRANSFUSION AND TRANSPLANTATION
Blood Grouping in Transfusion Blood grouping plays a crucial role in blood transfusion to ensure compatibility between the donor and the recipient. The blood grouping system categorizes blood into different types based on the presence or absence of specific antigens…
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING BLOOD GROUPS
Introduction Blood groups, also known as blood types, are classifications of blood based on the presence or absence of certain molecules called antigens on the surface of red blood cells. The most well-known blood grouping system is the ABO system,…
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