Severe Congenital Neutropenia: Genetics, Symptoms and Treatment
If you or a loved one is suspected to have severe congenital neutropenia an early diagnosis and early treatment is necessary for the best prognosis. …
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The Lab Policy and Procedure for a Glucose Tolerance Test
This article will describe how the oral glucose tolerance test lab policy and procedure can be used to diagnose someone with type 2 or with …
Continue ReadingUnusual Airplanes That Will Catch Your Eyes
These magnificent steel birds can be quite amusing for individuals who seek to achieve thrill in their daily lives, the adrenaline rush gives them a …
Continue ReadingThe Debate Over Nature Versus Nurture and Intelligence in Humans
Are you a product of your genes or your environment? What determines your intellect? Find out more about this issue to make your own decision.
Continue ReadingThe MTP Gene Mutation in Humans
The protein encoded by the MTP gene is involved in the assembly of lipoproteins. MTP gene mutation may lead to a rare disease called …
Continue ReadingBRAF Gene Mutation in Humans
The BRAF gene is a serine/threonine protein kinase. BRAF gene mutation has been associated with different kinds of cancer, such as lung cancer, colon …
Continue ReadingCeruloplasmin Blood Test: Indication, Procedure and Result Interpretation
The ceruloplasmin blood test is not usually ordered for routine checkups. It may be ordered when the doctor suspects the presence of Wilson’s …
Continue ReadingDHEAS Blood Test: Indication, Procedure and Interpretation of Results
A DHEAS blood test is usually performed on male patients who manifest symptoms of precocious puberty, and in female patients who present with …
Continue ReadingHow Soon Do Labs Turn Around Ethyl Glucuronide Urine Tests?
How soon do labs turn around ethyl glucuronide urine tests? Depending on the equipment used, the test usually takes around 3 days to produce results.
Continue ReadingInformation and Facts about the Star Rigel (primary) Orion : The Bright Left Foot
Rigel is a very bright star and very close to the Earth. This means that this triple star system is one of the brightest things in the sky. Learn …
Continue ReadingLearn the Order of Planets in Solar System
Astronomy is one of the oldest branches of science, which studies celestial objects and how the order of planets in our solar system evolved through …
Continue ReadingProto-oncogenes and Oncogenes: How Different Are They?
The difference between proto-oncogene and oncogene classes lie in their functions in the body. The proto-oncogene functions to facilitate cell growth …
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