Understanding

Diabetes, Causes and Types

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.

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Understanding Your Blood Pressure

More attention is given to systolic blood pressure (the first number) as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease for…

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Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy

Upper GI endoscopy is a procedure in which a doctor uses an endoscope—a flexible tube with a camera—to see the…

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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that combines upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and x-rays to treat problems of the…

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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a fast and inexpensive technique used to "amplify" - copy - small segments of…

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Blood, Types and ABO Testing

Blood groups explained, and how your blood works to provide life to your entire body. Understand donor compatibility and classification.

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Learn About Antibodies and Antigens

Antibodies, or immunoglobulins, are proteins made by the body that help fight against foreign substances called antigens.

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Serological Testing

Serological tests are diagnostic methods that are used to identify antibodies and antigens in a patient's samples. Serological tests may…

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Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT)

A nucleic acid test (NAT) is a technique used to detect genetic material (DNA or RNA) in analysed samples

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