The Meaning of Low Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy and Blood Tests
If a physician suspects someone might have a low vitamin D 25 hydroxy level and blood tests are necessary, the person’s blood is removed using …
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The Medical Urinalysis Procedure: How It Is Performed and What the Values Mean
A urinalysis can be an essential part of a medical examination that aids a physician for treatment of a disorder. If you are conducting a routine …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Urinalysis Times and Storage Procedures
The length of time urine can be stored before testing is crucial for a urinalysis. Failure to store properly can lead to false positive and false …
Continue ReadingPropulsion in Space--Getting Through the Solar System Faster
NASA today is developing new types of space propulsion systems that will shorten our planetary treks from years to weeks. Today our robot emissaries …
Continue ReadingWhat Does a High MCH Level Mean in Blood Tests and How Do Doctors Use It to Diagnose Medical Problems?
Learn all about high levels of MCH in blood tests and what those results can mean for you.
Continue ReadingAnswers to, What is the Sun Prominence?
A solar prominence is perhaps the most spectacular display our Sun gives us. These huge loops jutting into space thousands of miles make us realize …
Continue ReadingFuture Therapies for Rett Syndrome: A Look at the Future of Rett Syndrome Treatments
Rett syndrome is a neurological, developmental disease affecting girls. It is characterized by severe mental, motor and physiological defects. Sadly …
Continue ReadingIkhana Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
The Ikhana unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has a special place among other drones as NASA uses it for scientific and civilian purposes.
Continue ReadingQuick and Simple Test for Urinary Tract Infection: Leukocyte Esterase in Urinalysis
A positive finding of the enzyme leukocyte esterase in urinalysis indicates the presence of white blood cells in the urine. This normally suggests …
Continue ReadingCan Urine Testing Detect Birth Control Use?
Many substances, both man-made and natural can be detected in urine directly or as their metabolites. Urine testing is used by doctors to screen for …
Continue ReadingDamage Caused by Solar Storms
The Sun gives warmth, light, life. But within its boiling cauldron storms rage, and sometimes these storms expel massive plasma and radiation storms …
Continue ReadingEpigenetic Neurological Disease - Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome
Rubinstein Taybi syndrome (RTS) is a well described, yet rare genetic syndrome. This article summarizes the genetics of Rubinstein taybi syndrome, …
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