Malaria tests are done to diagnose whether the individual is suffering from malaria and to determine the type of the malarial parasite. There are four kinds of malaria causing parasites: malariae, falciparum, ...
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A nebulizer is a medical appliance which is used tonister prescribed drugs in a form of a mist, which can be then breathed in through a mouthpiece or a mask. The pump forces air through the drug solution in the chamber. This device is mostly used ...
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Hepatitis B virus also known as HBV is a member of the Hepadnavirus family. This virus causes hepatitis B, a liver infection which is characterized by symptoms like loss of appetite, fatigue, pain over the liver, jaundice etc. This virus spreads ...
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It is very important to keep a proper record of blood pressures especially for those people who are already having blood pressure problems and those who are at a risk of acquiring it in near future. A person is said to have normal blood pressure when ...
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A thermometer is a scientific device that is used to measure temperature. In Greek, thermo means ‘warm’ and meter means ‘to measure.’ While the commonest and the most accurate ones are the mercury thermometers, the electronic thermometers with a ...
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Hemoglobin is an iron-containing protein present in the red blood cells. It is produced by the bone marrow and is responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body tissues. At the cellular level, it exchanges oxygen for ...
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A glucometer, also known as glucose meter, is a medical device that measures a person’s blood glucose levels. The invention of this device has changed the lives of millions of diabetes patients worldwide, especially of those that are insulin dependent or ...
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Lipid profile is a group of blood testsat is conducted to assesse risk of cardiovascular disorders. An abnormal lipid profile usually indicatese possibility of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis. People overe age of 35 years should ...
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The termination of life-sustaining care and the administration oficines that have a morphine-like effect to allow a patient to pass away peacefully are procedures that have been considered to be ethical by theical fraternity at large and lawful ...
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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a simple rapid, sensitive, and versatile method for selectively amplifying defined sequences or regions of DNA or RNA in an artificial environment outside the living organism. It requires the action of an enzyme called ...
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