WHAT IS PLACENTA

Do your ever heard the word called Placenta The placenta plays a crucial role during pregnancy. Find out what it does, issues that might affect the placenta and how the placenta is delivered. If you’re pregnant, you might wonder what the placenta does and what factors can affect it. Get the facts about this important

Lists of Common Medical Laboratory Tests

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Medical Abbreviations

ABC= airway, breathing and circulationABGs = arterial blood gasesAC = air conductionACE = angiotensin-converting enzymeACTH = adrenocorticotrophic hormoneADH = antidiuretic hormoneAF = atrial fibrillationAFP = alpha fetoproteinAIDS = acquired immunodeficiency syndromeANA = antinuclear antibodyANCA = antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodyANF = antinuclear factoranti-CCP = anti-cyclic citrullinated peptideAP = anteroposteriorAPTT = activated partial thromboplastin timeARF = acute renal

CHEST PAIN

Chest pain is a common presenting symptom of disorders that can range from trivial to life-threatening. CAUSES CARDIOVASCULAR• Angina• Myocardial infarction• Acute aortic dissection• PericarditisGASTROINTESTINAL• Reflux oesophagitis• Peptic ulcer disease• Oesophageal spasmPULMONARY• Pneumonia• Pneumothorax• Pulmonary embolismMUSCULOSKELETAL• Chest wall injuries• Herpes zoster• Costochondritis• Secondary tumours of the ribEMOTIONAL• Depression HISTORY CharacterThe character of angina is tight

BACKACHE (Back Pain)

Backache is one of the most common complaints seen in general practice and orthopaedic clinics. It accounts for about20% of referrals to orthopaedic clinics. Most causes are either traumatic or degenerative but other causes are numerous and may occur as a result of pathology in almost any system of the body. CAUSES CONGENITAL • Kyphoscoliosis•

Blood Groups

Blood Groups There are 4 main blood groups (types of blood) – A, B, AB and O. Your blood group is determined by the genes you inherit from your parents. Each group can be either RhD positive or RhD negative, which means in total there are 8 blood groups. Antibodies and antigens Blood is made

Urinalysis

Interpretation of Urinalysis Test Result In Urinalysis, Use to analysed a weak part of the urethra of urine to detect diseases such as diabetes, Hepatitis, Urinary tract infections (UTIs) Cystitis, gonorrhoea, Chlamydia, Cervicitis and E.t.c. Also, we can Perform urine dipstick test (Urinalysis) for the following: Blood Urobilinogen Bilirubin Protein Nitrite Ketones Ascorbic Acid Glucose

What is diabetes?

Overview Diabetes happens when your body isn’t able to take up sugar (glucose) into its cells and use it for energy. This results in a build up of extra sugar in your bloodstream. Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to serious consequences, causing damage to a wide range of your body’s organs and tissues – including

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is cancer that begins in infection-fighting cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes. These cells are in the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow, and other parts of the body. When you have lymphoma, lymphocytes change and grow out of control. There are two main types of lymphoma: Non-Hodgkin: Most people with lymphoma have this

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition also can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. An autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body’s tissues. Unlike