The Anti-Diuretic Hormone Blood Test
This article details the anti-diuretic hormone blood test. An overview of what this test is, why it is ordered, how the test is performed and what the …
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The Effect of Azathioprine on a Developing Fetus
There are various reports of birth defects associated with azathioprine. Learn more about the drug, its side effect and what precautionary measures …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Aldosterone Laboratory Test
Your physician may order the aldosterone laboratory test for a variety of reasons. Understanding why it has been ordered, what the results mean, and …
Continue ReadingWhat AFB Sputum Culture Results Mean and How They Help Detect Infection
AFB stands for acid fast bacilli. This term is used to describe rod-shaped bacteria, with the most well known bacilli being Mycobacterium …
Continue ReadingWhat Exactly is Cancer?
Cancer confuses a LOT of people out there! Here we explain why cancer happens and how it makes sense in the grand scheme of things.
Continue ReadingCerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
Cerebrospinal fluid analysis is a test done for patients with central nervous system problems, like infection, hemorrhage and other conditions which …
Continue ReadingThe Serum Calcitonin Blood Test: An Overview
The serum calcitonin blood test level is obtained after someone has visited their doctor and the doctor suspects that their current signs and symptoms …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Genetics of Psoriasis: A Look at What Causes Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease where the skin cells replace themselves too quickly causing scaly and crusty patches of skin. The exact causes are …
Continue ReadingAirplane Carry On Regulations: Rules, Fees & More about Carry On Baggage
This article describes the different airplane carry on regulations. How large can the bag be? What is not allowed inside the carry-on? Why have the …
Continue ReadingSaturn's Perfect Hexagon
Imagine you could look down on the North Pole of the planet Saturn. What would you think if you saw a perfect hexagon? That you were dreaming? …
Continue ReadingThe Cancer Genome Atlas Project: Taking the Fight to Cancer
The Cancer Genome Atlas Project is a grand undertaking designed to not only understand cancer, but develop methods to effectively treat it. Funded by …
Continue ReadingThe Role Of Copper In The Body And Its Determination In Blood
Copper is essential for good health, but it must be maintained within certain levels. Too much or too little in the body can have serious …
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