The Blood Test for Homocysteine
The blood test for homocysteine can provide information about people at high risk for cardiac disease and elderly who may be at increased risk for …
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The Fastest Jet Airplaines
Discover the fastest jet airplanes and how fast they can really go. Is your favorite jet on the list? Check out these jets that can go over 2,000 …
Continue ReadingFinding a Supplement with the Iron Absorption Test
Iron deficiency is a widespread problem, caused often by gastrointestinal bleeding. Determining the cause of abnormal bleeding is the first step to …
Continue ReadingThe Electrolyte Panel
Understanding the electrolyte panel test and evaluating the meaning of results provides physicians with critical information about the overall health …
Continue ReadingThe Purpose of Lactic Acid Testing
The purpose of the lactic acid test is to diagnose lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis can result from a number of diseases affecting the heart, liver, …
Continue ReadingA Guide to the Blood Test for Iron Saturation Level
The iron saturation level reflects how well the body is binding and transporting iron. A low level indicates a deficiency and a high level indicates …
Continue ReadingDirect Coombs Testing - What It Means and How It is Done
Direct Coomb’s testing identifies the presence of antibody coating the cells. Save transfusion practices require identification of what is …
Continue ReadingHow Does a Microscope Work and What are the Parts of a Microscope?
Microscopes have long been a fundamental tool in medical biology. How do microscopes work and what are the parts of a microscope? In this article we …
Continue ReadingProject Pan-STARRS and the Outer Solar System
“Watch the skies, everywhere! Keep looking. Keep watching the skies!” If you’re an old Sci-Fi movie buff you might remember this closing line …
Continue ReadingAlkaptonuria: Genetics, Incidence, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Do you or someone you love suffer from alkaptonuria? If so, read on to learn more about this disorder and the genetics of alkaptonuria.
Continue ReadingExamples of Oncogenes and How Mutations Can Lead to the Development of Cancer
Oncogenes are genes which, when mutated, can lead to the development of cancer. Read this article to learn about some examples of oncogenes, and how …
Continue ReadingLesch-Nyhan Syndrome: Genetics, Incidence, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Is your child affected by Lesch-Nyhan syndrome? If so, read on to learn more about this disorder and the genetics of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
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