Thursday, 2 May 2019
Wintrobe's method Procedure - Test Principle, Uses, Preparation and Interpretation - ESR test
wintrobe's method procedure, Principle, Uses, reagents Preparation and results Interpretation with normal reference range-ESR test.
Wintrobe method: The Wintrobe method is performed similarly except that the Wintrobe tube is smaller in diameter than the Westergren tube and only 100 mm long. EDTA anticoagulated blood without extra diluent is drawn into the tube, and the rate of fall of red blood cells is measured in millimeters after 1 hour.
More Information:
http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/physio/vlab/bloodlab/esr.htm
Credits:
Labs for life, a partnership project of MoHFW and CDC
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCm7p6yg20dH3pJ8yzPNTQ
Hay's test Procedure - Test Principle, Uses, Preparation and Interpretation - Bile salts test
hay's test procedure, Principle, Uses, reagents Preparation and results Interpretation with normal reference range bile salts test.
Hay's test, also known as Hay's sulphur flower test, is a chemical test used for detecting the presence of bile salts in urine.
Sulphur powder is sprinkled into a test tube with three millilitres of urine and if the test is positive, the sulphur powder sinks to the bottom of the test tube. Sulphur powder sinks because bile salts reduce the surface tension of urine.
More Information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hay's_test
Credits:
Labs for life, a partnership project of MoHFW and CDC
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCm7p6yg20dH3pJ8yzPNTQ
Rapid Plasma Reagin Test Procedure - Test Principle, Uses and Interpretation - RPR test
Rapid Plasma Reagin Test procedure for syphilis diagnosis, Principle, Uses, reagents Preparation and results Interpretation with normal reference range RPR test.
cytochrome oxidase test Prodecure - Test Principle, Uses, Preparation and Interpretation
cyrochrome oxidase Test procedure, Principle, Uses, reagents Preparation and results Interpretation with normal reference range.
Purpose of Oxidase test
Oxidase test is most helpful in screening colonies suspected of being one of the Enterobacteriaceae (all negative) and in identifying colonies suspected of belonging to other genera such as Aeromonas, Pseudomonas, Neisseria, Campylobacter, and Pasteurella (positive).
Test requirements for Oxidase test: Moist filter paper with the substrate (1% tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride), or commercially prepared paper disk, wooden wire or platinum wire.
More Information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxidase_test
Credits:
Labs for life, a partnership project of MoHFW and CDC
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCm7p6yg20dH3pJ8yzPNTQ
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
GERD - Causes signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease - acid reflux causes
GERD - Causes signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease - acid reflux causes.
This is a chronic disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining. Acid reflux and heartburn more than twice a week may indicate GERD.
Symptoms include burning pain in the chest that usually occurs after eating and worsens when lying down.
Relief from lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medication is usually temporary. Stronger medication may be required..
More Information:
https://medlineplus.gov/gerd.html
Credits:
World Medical School
https://www.youtube.com/WorldMedicalSchool
What is Gestational Diabetes - Signs and symptoms, Treatment of diabetes in pregnancy women
What is Gestational Diabetes - Signs and symptoms, Treatment of diabetes in pregnancy women.
Those who develop gestational diabetes are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
In most cases, there are no symptoms. A blood sugar test during pregnancy is used for diagnosis.
Treatment strategies include daily blood sugar monitoring, a healthy diet, exercise and monitoring the baby. If blood sugar is too high, medication is required.
More Information:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gestational-diabetes/
Credits:
World Medical School
https://www.youtube.com/WorldMedicalSchool
What causes anxiety disorders? Signs and symptoms of panic anxiety disorder
What causes anxiety disorders? Signs and symptoms of panic anxiety disorder.
Intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating and feeling tired may occur.
Common causes of this symptom
Anxiety can be normal in stressful situations such as public speaking or taking a test. Anxiety is only an indicator of underlying disease when feelings become excessive, all-consuming and interfere with daily living.
More Information:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
Credits:
World Medical School
https://www.youtube.com/WorldMedicalSchool
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