What is Bone Densitometry? (DEXA/ DXA)
Bone mineral content and density are assessed using a bone density test. X-rays, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA), or a specialised CT scan that makes use of computer software...
Category: Medicine & Pharma
Glycemic index for foods: GI
The Glycemic index (GI) is a rating system for foods containing carbohydrates. It demonstrates how rapidly each food lowers your blood sugar (glucose) level when consumed alone. More about the...
Risks of Self-medication
Self-medication is the selection and use of medications by people (or a member of the people’s family) to address diseases or symptoms that they have self-recognized or self-diagnosed. The patient’s...
3D Bioprinting: Process, Types, and Applications
In this hectic era of fast revolution, our average life span has decreased to 60 years. Today’s unhealthy and unorganized lifestyle is also a reason for deteriorating health and malfunctioning...
PCOS: Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, the male sex hormones typically present in women in trace amounts. The many...
D-dimer test
A blood test called a D-dimer can be used to assist in ruling out the possibility of a dangerous blood clot. Your body performs a number of actions to cause...
Basic Metabolic Panel Test: Procedure and Uses
A basic metabolic panel test is a blood test that measures levels of various substances in the blood that are involved in metabolism and energy production. These substances particularly include...
CT scan: Procedure, Risks and Results
The term “CT scan” is frequently used to refer to computed tomography. A CT scan is a diagnostic imaging process that creates images of the inside of the body using...
Is CRP blood test is necessary ?
CRP blood test also known as the C-reactive protein blood test is considered an “acute phase protein” identified in 1930 as an early indicator of infectious or inflammatory conditions. Firstly,...
What is a Cannula?
Cannulas are important in clinical settings such as their nose, or a vein. Doctors use them to drain fluid, administer medication, or provide oxygen. There are many types of the...
