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