Phlebotomy is the process in which a needle is temporarily inserted into a vein through a cut (incision) or puncture so as to obtain a sample of blood. This is done for analysis of the blood sample to … [Read More...] about Phlebotomy- Indications, Procedure and Complications
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Genetic Inheritance-Modes and Significance
Genetic inheritance is a basic principle of genetics. It explains how characteristics and traits are passed from one generation to the next.Every individual receives genetic material from both the … [Read More...] about Genetic Inheritance-Modes and Significance
Hemochromatosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Hemochromatosis is a condition characterized by the excessive storage of iron in the body. Primary hemochromatosis is a type of hemochromatosis when there is excessive absorption of iron leading to … [Read More...] about Hemochromatosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Wilson Disease – Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment
Wilson disease is a rare inherited disorder in which excessive amounts of copper accumulate in the body, particularly in the liver, brain, and eyes.It is also called hepatolenticular degeneration … [Read More...] about Wilson Disease – Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment
Office Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Office Syndrome is not a disease but a group of symptoms that occur due to wrong posture or prolonged sitting.Office syndrome is typically seen in persons who work for long hours in offices, … [Read More...] about Office Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
MRI in Breast Cancer- Indications and Procedure
Magnetic resonance imaging or MRI of the breast is a painless test procedure that produces clear images of breast tissue.MRI in breast cancer is used as a supplementary tool for breast cancer … [Read More...] about MRI in Breast Cancer- Indications and Procedure
Lipid Profile Test
Lipid profile test or lipid panel or cholesterol test is a panel of blood tests that are used to detect abnormal levels of various types of lipids present in the body.It is performed to check for … [Read More...] about Lipid Profile Test
Breast Cancer Screening Test
Breast cancer screening means examining or testing women to identify cancers before any symptoms appear. The aim of screening is to detect cancer at an early stage when it can be treated or may be … [Read More...] about Breast Cancer Screening Test
Liver Biopsy-Types, Indications, and Procedure
A liver biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of liver tissue is removed so that it can be examined under a microscope to detect liver disease.Read more about Liver Anatomy, Structure and … [Read More...] about Liver Biopsy-Types, Indications, and Procedure
BRCA Gene Mutation and Testing
BRCA gene mutations are mutations that occur in BRCA genes. These are linked to increased risk of breast and other cancers.Read more about Breast Cancer: Risk Factors, classification, Diagnosis, … [Read More...] about BRCA Gene Mutation and Testing
Metastasis or Metastatic Disease
Metastasis or metastatic disease occurs when the cancer cells spread from the site of their origin to the other distant parts of the body. The most common organs involved by metastases are the lungs, … [Read More...] about Metastasis or Metastatic Disease
Antinuclear Antibodies Test (ANA test)
An ANA (antinuclear antibody) test detects the presence of antinuclear antibodies in the blood. Their presence usually indicates that a person has an autoimmune disorder. What are Antinuclear … [Read More...] about Antinuclear Antibodies Test (ANA test)
Blood Brain Barrier – Structure and Function
The blood brain barrier is a term used for the unique structure and properties of the capillary network of the central nervous system which makes the interface which allows entry of selective … [Read More...] about Blood Brain Barrier – Structure and Function
Staging of Breast Cancer
Staging of breast cancer helps to describe the extent and spread of cancer within the body. It describes the location of cancer, how much cancer has grown, and whether it has spread to nearby or … [Read More...] about Staging of Breast Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Male breast cancer is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the male breast. Though breast cancer affects women much more commonly, it can also occur in men.Causes, diagnosis, and treatment of male … [Read More...] about Male Breast Cancer