tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12663090665204602442024-03-05T11:59:29.391-08:00Medilab Speciality LaboratoriesOfficial Blog of Medilab Speciality Laboratories (India) Pvt. LtdMedilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-78841361800508125772015-08-24T11:38:00.001-07:002015-08-24T11:39:25.996-07:00Q-India Announces one day programme, "Uncertainty in Microbiological Measurements"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Q-India is conducting a one day programme, "Uncertainty in Microbiological Measurements", on the 17th of October at Abad Plaza, Kochi, Kerala, led by Mr. Basudev Bhattacharya.<br />
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Who should attend : All Analysts and Technicians involved in testing and analytical laboratories, R&D and QC / QA activities, including Technical Managers and Quality Managers of Accredited laboratories and those who are looking to apply for accreditation.<br />
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Basudev Bhattacharya has been a quality practitioner and measurement management system initiator for the last four decades.He is a Graduate Electrical Engineer from IIT-Bombay.Till date he has conducted more than 220 training programmes and has trained more than 2600 persons. Out of these, 95 programmes comprising more than 1000 persons have been conducted on “Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty in Test & Calibration” including Chemical, Microbiological, Engineering & Clinical measurements.<br />
To know more, click <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bwnSHdKBN8UM3fvRREhpKoyvsVjA2FVWu3l2KCBhCRM/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></div>
Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-68654601337809624482015-08-24T11:36:00.000-07:002015-08-24T11:39:45.169-07:00Q-India Workshop on "Estimation of Uncertainty in Chemical and Clinical Measurements"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Q-India is conducting a 2 day programme on "Estimation of Uncertainty in Chemical & Clinical Measurements" at Hotel Abad Plaza, Kochi on 15th & 16th October 2015. It will be led by Mr. Basudev Bhattacharya.<br />
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Who should attend: All Analysts and Technicians involved in clinical,testing and analytical laboratories, R&D and QC / QA activities, including Technical Managers and Quality Managers of Accredited laboratories and those looking to apply for accreditation.<br />
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Basudev Bhattacharya has been a quality practitioner and measurement management system initiator for the last four decades. He is a Graduate Electrical Engineer from IIT-Bombay.Till date he has conducted more than 220 training programmes and has trained more than 2600 persons. Out of these, 95 programmes comprising more than 1000 persons have been conducted on “Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty in Test & Calibration” including Chemical, Microbiological, Engineering & Clinical measurements.<br />
To read more, click<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zVtv6U1eNUDmrid7YokF_Og-T50nXbzMFcMIFNllYvU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>.<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></div>
Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-71689383304542893262014-12-16T00:01:00.002-08:002014-12-16T00:01:42.292-08:00സ്തനാര്ബുദം നേരത്തെ കണ്ടെത്താന് പരിശോധനകള്<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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മൂന്നു വിധത്തില് സ്വയം പരിശോധന ചെയ്യാം- കിടന്നുകൊണ്ട്, കുളിക്കുന്നതിനിടയില്, കണ്ണാടിയില് നോക്കി. കണ്ണാടിയില് മുന്നില് നിന്ന് സ്തനത്തില് ഏന്തെങ്കിലും നിറവ്യത്യാസമോ തടിപ്പോ നീരോ രൂപവ്യതിയാനമോ ഉണ്ടോ എന്നു നോക്കുക. നിപ്പിളുകള്ക്ക് ആകൃതിയില് വ്യത്യാസമുണ്ടോ അകത്തേയ്ക്ക് കയറിയിരിക്കുന്നുണ്ടോ എന്നു നോക്കുക. അവയ്ക്കു ചുറ്റും നിറവ്യത്യാസമുണ്ടോ എന്നു ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുക. നേരേനിന്നു നോക്കിയതു കൂടാതെ, കൈകള് മുകളിലേക്ക് ഉയര്ത്തിപ്പിടിച്ചതിനു ശേഷവും ഈ വിധം നിരീക്ഷിക്കുക. കൈകൊണ്ട് ഞെക്കുമ്പോള് നിപ്പിളില് നിന്നും രക്തമോ വെള്ളമോ പാലുപോലുള്ള ദ്രാവകമോ പഴുപ്പോ വരുന്നുണ്ടോ എന്നു നോക്കുക.</div>
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ശരീരത്തില് നനവുള്ളപ്പോഴാണ് തടിപ്പികളും മുഴകളും കല്ലിപ്പും തിരിച്ചറിയാന് എളുപ്പം. അതുകൊണ്ട് കുളിക്കുന്നതിനിടയില് വിരലുകള് ചേര്ത്തുപിടിച്ചു കൊണ്ട് സ്തനങ്ങളില് മുകള് ഭാഗം മുതല് താഴെവരെ വൃത്താകൃതിയില് തടവിനോക്കുക. ഇടതുകൈവിരല് കൊണ്ട് വലതു സ്തനത്തിലും വലതുകൈവിരലുകള് കൊണ്ട് ഇടതു സ്തനത്തിലും മിതമായി മര്ദ്ദം കൊടുത്ത് വട്ടത്തില് അമര്ത്തിത്തടവിനോക്കുക. കക്ഷം മുതല് താഴോട്ടുള്ള ഈവിധം പരിശോധിക്കണം. കിടന്നു കൊണ്ടും ഇത്തരത്തില് പരിശോധിച്ചു നോക്കുക. അസ്വാഭാവികമായി എന്തെങ്കിലും തോന്നിയാല് എത്രയും വേഗം ഡോക്ടറെ കാണണം. 20 വയസു കഴിഞ്ഞ എല്ലാവരും മാസത്തില് ഒരിക്കലെങ്കിലും സ്തനപരിശോധന ചെയ്യേണ്ടതാണ്. പ്രത്യേകിച്ചും ഗര്ഭപാത്രം നീക്കം ചെയ്തവരും ആര്ത്തവം നിന്നവരും.</div>
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ഏറ്റവും ലളിതമായി പറഞ്ഞാല് സ്തനങ്ങളുടെ എക്സ്റേ ഇമേജുകളാണ് മാമോഗ്രാം. ഈ പരിശോധനയിലൂടെ സ്തനങ്ങളിലെ തീരെ ചെറിയ മുഴകള് പോലും കണ്ടെത്താന് കഴിയും. ഒരു എസ്ക് റേ മിഷ്യന്റെ മുന്നില് നിര്ത്തിയിട്ട് രണ്ടു പ്രതലത്തിനുള്ളില് ഓരോ സ്തനങ്ങളായി അമര്ത്തിവച്ചശേഷമാണ് എക്സ് റേ എടുക്കുക. എക്സ് റേ എടുത്തതിനു ശേഷം ആ പ്രതലങ്ങള് നീക്കുന്നതുവരെ വേദനയോ അസ്വസ്ഥതയോ തോന്നിയേക്കാം. മാമോഗ്രാം ചെയ്യുന്നതിനു മുമ്പ് ആഭരണങ്ങള് ഊരിമാറ്റുക. മാമോഗ്രാം ചെയ്യുന്ന ദിവസം ഡീഓര്ഡറന്റോ പൗഡറോ കക്ഷത്തില് ഉപയോഗിക്കരുത്. ഇവയ്ക്കുള്ളിലെ ധാതുപദാര്ഥങ്ങള് എസ്ക്റേയില് കാണാന് കഴിയും. അത് ആശയക്കുഴപ്പത്തിനു കാരണമാകാം. നാല്പതു വയസുകഴിഞ്ഞവര് രണ്ടു വര്ഷത്തില് ഒരിക്കലെങ്കിലും മാമോഗ്രാം ചെയ്യുന്നത് നല്ലതാണ്. നേരത്തെ മാമോഗ്രാം ചെയ്തിട്ടുണ്ടെങ്കില് ആ എക്സ് റേ കൂടി കൊണ്ടുപോകണം. മാമോഗ്രാം ചെയ്യാന് ഗുണനിലവാരമുള്ള ഡയഗ്നോസ്റ്റിക് സെന്ററുകള് തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുക.</div>
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Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-3852760565569213812014-11-18T03:38:00.001-08:002014-11-18T03:38:41.758-08:00Q-India Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd., Kochi Announces a 4 - Day Training programme on "Laboratory Accreditation and Internal Quality Audit as per ISO 15189 : 2012"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Q-India Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd., Kochi</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Announces a 4 - Day Training programme on "Laboratory Accreditation and Internal Quality Audit as per ISO 15189 : 2012" at Hotel Abad Plaza, Kochi, From 1st to 4th December 2014 at 9am to</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">5pm everyday with Lunch & Tea breaks.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">The objective of this workshop oriented training programme is threefold:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">1. To understand the requirements of ISO 15189 includin</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">g salient changes from previous version.<br />2. To effectively implement ISO 15189 in the laboratory, particularly revised requirements.<br />3. To know the techniques of internal auditing and apply the same for conducting an effective gap analysis and internal audit of LMS.<br /><br />Our Guest speaker is Dr. A.S. Kanagasabapathy who is the convenor of the QC committee of the Association of Clinical Biochemists of India and is a member of Clinical Chemistry Trainee Advisory council Board of “Clinical Chemistry”, the official journal of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry.<br /><br />This is intended for all Quality Managers and other senior laboratory personnel who are likely to discharge the responsibility of Quality Managers including Technical Managers of Accredited laboratories as well as laboratories preparing for accreditation.<br /><br />Regn Fee:<br />Rs.12,000.00 (Rupees Twelve thousand only) per participant, to be paid in favour of, “Q-India Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.”, payable at Kochi. A discount of 10% is available for 2 or more participants from the same organization.<br /><br />For more details: <a href="http://medilab.in/news.php" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://medilab.in/news.php</a></span></div>
Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-37034573309322956332014-11-18T03:37:00.001-08:002014-11-18T03:37:56.805-08:00Q-India announces 1 day training on 'Quality Management in Clinical Laboratories'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Q-India announces 1 day training on 'Quality Management in Clinical Laboratories' at Hotel Abad Plaza, M.G Road, Kochi on 30th November 2014 from 9am to 5pm.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">The objective of this is that the heart of a laboratory analysis is assuring the quality of test results and examination procedures, which reposes reliability on the results.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">All laboratories can and should perform IQC activities in order </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">to generate reliable results. However, the above would be possible only when the members of the testing laboratories are effectively trained in the use of simple statistical techniques and their application, which are essential for performing these activities<br /><br />Our guest speaker and faculty is Dr. A.S. Kanagasabapathy who is the convenor of the QC committee of the Association of Clinical Biochemists of India and is a member of Clinical Chemistry Trainee Advisory council Board of “Clinical Chemistry”, the official journal of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry.<br /><br />This training is intended for all Biochemists and Technologists involved in testing and analysis, in Medical laboratories, including Technical Managers and Quality Managers of Accredited laboratories.<br />Regn Fee: Rs.1000/ head to be paid in favour of, “Q-India<br />Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.”, payable at Kochi.<br /><br />For more Details: <a href="http://medilab.in/news.php" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://medilab.in/news.php</a></span></div>
Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-22239372608548404502014-11-02T23:14:00.003-08:002014-11-02T23:14:24.804-08:00Dengue vaccine tested on Indian adults<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The world's first dengue vaccine CYD-TDV has passed the crucial India test and could be available in the country as early as by the end of next year.<br /> <br /> The vaccine makers Sanofi Pasteur revealed that their first study of the vaccine on Indian adults (aged 18-45 years) across five sites in India — Delhi, Ludhiana, Bangalore, Pune and Kolkata found the vaccine "safe and immunogenic in Indian adults" with results comparable to other clinical studies in Asia.<br /> <br /> The study showed that 87% of Indian adults in the trial were positive to dengue at enrolment, confirming the significant endemic nature of the vector borne disease in the country.<br /> <br /> Sanofi is in contact with the Indian authorities to assess the best registration pathway for this vaccine. Based on the positive results from two phase III studies conducted in 10 countries across Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Sanofi will prepare to submit the vaccine for licensure in endemic countries in the first quarter of 2015.<br /><br /> Dengue is a threat to nearly half of the world's population. It is endemic in over 100 countries. One person is hospitalized every single minute with dengue.</div>
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There are many things that can cause the kidneys not to work properly. As we age, kidney function decreases. There are many diseases that can affect the kidneys. These can be diseases you are born with or develop sometime during your life. Two common diseases that cause kidney failure include diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Also, diseases that cause failure in other organs, such as the heart or liver, often will cause damage to the kidneys. Kidneys can become damaged if they are not getting good blood flow. This can happen if you become dehydrated or seriously ill. Other things that can damage the kidneys include kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and medications or drugs.<br /><br />When the kidneys aren't working properly waste products build up in your body and make you feel sick. Your body may not be able to regulate fluid and you can get swelling in your extremities.You may not be able to make enough red blood cells, causing you to become anaemic. You may develop high blood pressure and your bones may become weaker. Having a blood test done on a routine basis and avoid dehydration are two of the most basic ways to avoid Kidney damage and prevent it as well.</div>
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ഷുഗറും ഫാസ്റ്റിംഗ് കൊളസ്ട്രോളും പരിശോധിപ്പിക്കാറുണ്ട്. ഈ രോഗങ്ങള്
പിടിപെട്ടിട്ടുണ്ടോ എന്ന് കൃത്യമായി മനസിലാക്കാന് വേണ്ടിയും ഇതേ പരിശോധന
ചെയ്യാറുണ്ട്. സാധാരണയായി രാവിലെ ആഹാരം കഴിക്കുന്നതിനുമുമ്പായി ഈ പരിശോധിക്കായി
രക്തസാമ്പിള് നല്കുന്നു. ഇത്രയും കാര്യങ്ങള് നമുക്കെല്ലാവര്ക്കും നന്നായി
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കൊടുക്കാനാകാതെ തിരികെ പോരേണ്ട അവസ്ഥയും ഒഴിവാക്കാം.</span><br />
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ഉദ്ദേശിക്കുന്ന സമയമനുസരിച്ച് തലേദിവസത്തെ അത്താഴത്തിന്റെ സമയം ക്രമീകരിക്കണം.
അതായത് രാത്രിയില് വളരെ വൈകി ആഹാരം കഴിക്കുന്നവര് തലേന്ന് വൈകിട്ട് കുറച്ചു
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നിര്ബന്ധമായും അവയുടെ അളവ് തലേന്ന് പരിമിതപ്പെടുത്തുന്നത് നല്ലതാണ്. </span><span style="font-family: ML-TTAmbili; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: ML-Karthika;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-72343733812778746302014-10-30T00:28:00.000-07:002014-10-30T00:28:19.699-07:00Symptoms of a Heart Attack<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br />• A crushing, squeezing, or burning pain, pressure, or fullness in the center of the chest; the pain may radiate to the neck, one or both arms, the shoulders, or the jaw. The chest discomfort lasts more than a few minutes. It can diminish in intensity and return.<br />• Shortness of breath, dizziness<br />• Nausea, heartburn, or upset stomach<br />• Sweating or feeling "the chills"<br />• A weak, fast pulse<br />• An irregular heart beat<br />• Cold, clammy skin, or a gray color to the face<br />• Fainting or loss of consciousness<br />• Fatigue<br /><br />You may not feel all of these symptoms. Some people experience no symptoms -- this is called silent ischemia. Women may have different symptoms of a heart attack than men. They may not experience chest pain but have other symptoms, such as pain high in the abdomen, jaw, back, or neck or non-pain symptoms like shortness of breath or fatigue.<br /><br />Call an ambulance Immediately About a Heart Attack if:<br />• You or someone else shows signs of a heart attack. Seek emergency help right away, without delay.<br />• Your angina (chest pain) no longer responds to medication. This may indicate that a heart attack is beginning.<br />• Your angina attacks become more frequent, prolonged, and severe. As angina worsens the risk of heart attack increases.<br /><br />Call Your Doctor about a Heart Attack if:<br />You are taking aspirin to prevent heart attack and your stool appears black and tarry. This may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding and could be a sign that aspirin has thinned your blood too much, problems that can and should be corrected.</div>
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Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-8363062025900402172014-10-29T03:33:00.001-07:002014-10-29T03:33:29.784-07:00Arthritis<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Rheumatic diseases are painful conditions usually caused by inflammation, swelling, and pain in the joints or muscles. Some rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, happen when the immune system becomes hyperactive; the immune system attacks the linings of joints, causing joint pain, swelling, and destruction. Almost any joint can be affected in rheumatic disease. There are more than 100 rheumatic diseases but we'll focus on some of the common types. As cartilage of a joint wears down, this joint movement becomes painful or limited. Arthritis can be a normal part of ageing that can affect many different joints. However, it usually affects the knees, hips, lower back, neck, fingers, and feet.<br /><br />The signs and symptoms of Arthritis, depending on the joints involved, include:<br />• Pain in joint<br />• Joint swelling<br />• Joint may be warm to touch<br />• Joint stiffness<br />• Muscle weakness and joint instability<br />• Pain when walking<br />• Difficulty gripping objects<br />• Difficulty dressing or combing hair<br />• Difficulty sitting or bending over<br /><br />To diagnose arthritis, your doctor will ask about your medical history and symptoms and do a physical exam. Blood tests may help rule out other types of arthritis or medical problems. A joint fluid sample from an affected joint may also be examined to eliminate other conditions.<br /><br />Usually by the time someone with Arthritis seeks treatment, there are changes visible on an X-ray of the joint. The X-ray may show narrowing of the joint space or the presence of bone spurs. In some cases, MRI(magnetic resonance imaging) may be done</div>
Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-26616309176978032202014-10-28T01:08:00.001-07:002014-10-28T01:08:15.509-07:00John Salk and Polio Vaccination<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br /><br />Born on October 28, 1914 the American researcher and virologist joined a team working on a vaccine against polio in 1942 at the University Of Michigan School Of Public Health. He went on to head the Virus Research Lab at the University of Pittsburgh by 1947 and began preliminary testing of the polio vaccine in 1952. By 1951, Salk had determined that there were three distinct types of polio viruses and was able to develop a "killed virus" vaccine for the disease. The vaccine used polio viruses that had been grown in a laboratory and then destroyed.<br /><br /><div>
Preliminary testing of the polio vaccine began in 1952. To start with, he had to sort the 125 strains of the virus. He found that they fell into three basic types and knew that a vaccine would have to include these three types to protect against all polio. One of the hardest things about working with polio virus was manufacturing enough to experiment with and to make vaccine production practical. Now Salk could speed up his research. Using formaldehyde, he killed the polio virus but kept it intact enough to trigger the body's response. On July 2, 1952, Salk tried a refined vaccine on children who'd already had polio and recovered. After the vaccination, their antibodies increased. He then tried it on volunteers who had not had polio, including himself, his wife, and their children. The volunteers all produced antibodies, and none got sick. In 1953 Salk reported his findings in The Journal of the American Medical Association. A nationwide testing of the vaccine was launched in April 1954 with the mass inoculation of school children and the results were amazing -- 60-70 percent prevention -- and Salk was praised to the skies. Higher production standards were adopted and vaccinations resumed, with over 4 million given by August 1955. The impact was dramatic: In 1955 there were 28,985 cases of polio; in 1956, 14,647; in 1957, 5,894. By 1959, 90 other countries used Salk's vaccine.<br /><br />On April 12, 1955, the vaccine was declared a success and Salk, a miracle worker. Prior to the introduction of his vaccine, polio was second only to the atomic bomb as the greatest fear the American public harboured. The best known victim of polio prior to the introduction of the Salk vaccine was US President Franklin D. Roosevelt who was instrumental in funding the development of the vaccine.</div>
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Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-42862624464568744622014-10-27T03:26:00.000-07:002014-10-27T03:26:14.865-07:00Kidney Stone<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br /><br />Kidney stones (renal lithiasis) are small, hard deposits that form inside your kidneys. The stones are made of mineral and acid salts. Kidney stones have many causes and can affect any part of your urinary tract — from your kidneys to your bladder. Often, stones form when the urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and stick together. Passing kidney stones can be quite painful, but the stones usually cause no permanent damage. Depending on your situation, you may need nothing more than to take pain medication and drink lots of water to pass a kidney stone. In other instances, surgery may be needed. Your doctor may recommend preventive treatment to reduce your risk of recurrent kidney stones if you're at increased risk of developing them again.<br /><br />A kidney stone may not cause symptoms until it moves around within your kidney or passes into your ureter — the tube connecting the kidney and bladder. At that point, these signs and symptoms may occur: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Severe pain in the side and back, below the ribs </li>
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Pain caused by a kidney stone may change — for instance, shifting to a different location or increasing in intensity — as the stone moves through your urinary tract. If your doctor suspects you have a kidney stone, you may have diagnostic tests and procedures, such as: <ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><b>Blood tests: </b>Blood tests may reveal too much calcium or uric acid in your blood. Blood test results help monitor the health of your kidneys and may lead your doctor to check for other medical conditions. </li>
<li><b>Urine tests:</b> Tests of your urine, such as the 24-hour urine collection, may show that you're excreting too many stone-forming minerals or too few stone-preventing substances. </li>
<li><b>Imaging tests:</b> Imaging tests may show kidney stones in your urinary tract. Options range from simple abdominal X-rays, which can miss small kidney stones, to high-speed computerized tomography (CT) that may reveal even tiny stones. Other imaging options include an ultrasound, a noninvasive test, and intravenous pyelography, which involves injecting dye into your arm vein and taking X-rays as the dye travels through your kidneys and bladder. </li>
<li><b>Analysis of passed stones:</b> You may be asked to urinate through a strainer to catch stones that you pass. Lab analysis will reveal the makeup of your kidney stones. Your doctor uses this information to determine what's causing your kidney stones and to form a plan to prevent more kidney stones.</li>
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Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-17437901038689525642014-10-24T23:14:00.000-07:002014-10-24T23:14:22.596-07:00Bilirubin Test<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-37862441575416430522014-10-07T23:08:00.000-07:002014-10-07T23:08:15.420-07:00Traffic Light Blood Test for Detecting Liver Damage<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Researchers from the University of Southampton, England talks about a new color-coded “traffic light” blood test, which they claim can more precisely diagnose the alcohol-related liver diseases in the patients.<br /><br />Professionals added that liver cirrhosis and fibrosis in heavy alcohol drinkers are now easier to detect with the new blood tests and moreover, the results drawn are more accurate than the present diagnostic approaches.<br /><br />Liver disease is considered as one of the most fatal diseases because its symptoms usually are noticed after liver failure leaving not much time for the professional to do anything big for the patient. But, by performing this simple test, detecting liver damage will become easier.<br /><br />The test looks for substances in the blood, called procollagen-3 N-terminal peptide and hyaluronic acid, which are usually signs of liver damage. It also tests your platelet count. Platelets make up part of your blood, and a low platelet count can be a sign of liver damage.<br /><br />After taking the test, people are ‘scored’ according to the results of their blood test. People who score zero are given a green light and are not thought to have any liver damage and are unlikely to die from liver disease over the next five years. People who score one are given an amber light, meaning there is at least a 50 in 100 chance of liver scarring (doctors call this fibrosis) with a higher chance of dying within five years. People who score 2 or more are given a red light, meaning they have fibrosis and may already have liver damage.<br /><br />Issued in the British Journal of General Practice, the authors of the study said that the test will help the general practitioners, and primary care physician to early determine if high risk patients have liver damage or no.</div>
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<br /> ഇന്ത്യയില് 75% ആളുകളില്, വൈറ്റമില് ഡിയുടെ അപര്യാപ്തയുണ്ടെന്ന് കണക്കുകള് സൂചിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. നമ്മളും ഈ ഗണത്തിലാണോ? അതറിയണമെങ്കില് രക്തപരിശോധനയല്ലാതെ മറ്റു മാര്ഗങ്ങളില്ല. മനുഷ്യശരീരത്തിലെ 200-ലധികം ജീനുകളുടെ പ്രവര്ത്തനത്തെ സ്വാധീനിക്കുന്ന ഒരു പ്രോ-ഹോര്മോണ് ആണ് വൈറ്റമിന് ഡി. ശരീരത്തിലെ ഏതാണ്ട് എല്ലാ ജീവകോശങ്ങളിലും വൈറ്റമിന് ഡിയെ ആഗീരണം ചെയ്യാന് കഴിയുന്ന റിസപ്റ്ററുകള് ഉണ്ടുതാനും. അതുകൊണ്ടുതന്നെ രക്തത്തില് ആവശ്യത്തിനു വൈറ്റമിന് ഡി ഇല്ലെങ്കില് പലവിധത്തലുമുള്ള ആരോഗ്യപ്രശ്നങ്ങള്ക്കു കാരണമാകും. രോഗപ്രതിരോധശേഷി കുറയും, ക്യാന്സര് സാധ്യത കൂടും, മുടിയുടെ ആരോഗ്യവും വളര്ച്ചയും കുറയും, പേശികളുടെയും എല്ലുകളുടെയും ബലം കുറയും. ഗര്ഭിണികളില് വൈറ്റമിന് ഡിയുടെ അപര്യാപ്തത മൂലം ഗര്ഭസ്ഥശിശുവിനു വളര്ച്ചാവൈകല്യങ്ങള് ഉണ്ടാകാം, ഗര്ഭകാല പ്രമേഹം ഉണ്ടാകാം.<br />
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ഒരാള്ക്ക് വൈറ്റമിന് ഡിയുടെ കുറവുണ്ടെങ്കില്, ഈ ജീവകത്തെ വലിച്ചെടുക്കാന് കഴിയുന്ന റിസെപ്റ്ററുകളുള്ള എല്ലാ അവയവങ്ങളുടെയും സ്വാഭാവികമായ പ്രവര്ത്തനം തകരാറിലാകും. ഇനി, വൈറ്റമിന് ഡിയുടെ കൂടിയാലുമുണ്ട് പ്രശ്നങ്ങള്. വൈറ്റമിന് ഡി കൂടിയാല് ശരീരം വലിച്ചെടുക്കുന്ന കാല്സ്യത്തിന്റെ അളവ് കൂടും. അത് ഹൃദയസ്തംഭനം, മൂത്രത്തിലെ കല്ല് തുടങ്ങിയ രോഗങ്ങക്കുള്ള സാധ്യത കൂട്ടും. <br /> വൈറ്റമിന് ഡിയുടെ കുറവ് പലവിധ ആരോഗ്യപ്രശ്നങ്ങള്ക്ക് വഴിയൊരുക്കുമെന്നതിനാല് ഇത് ഒരു `യൂണിവേഴ്സല് റിസ്ക് ഫാക്റ്റര്' ആയി പരിഗണിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു. അതിനാല്, മുതിര്ന്നവരില് മാത്രമല്ല കുട്ടികളിലും വൈറ്റമിന് ഡിയുടെ അളവ് പരിശോധിച്ച് ഉറപ്പുവരുത്തേണ്ടതാണ്.<br />
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താഴെപ്പറയുന്ന രോഗങ്ങളോ ആരോഗ്യപ്രശ്നങ്ങളോ ഉള്ളവര് നിര്ബന്ധമായും രക്തത്തിലെ വൈറ്റമിന് ഡിയുടെ അളവ് പരിശോധിപ്പിക്കേണ്ടതാണ്.<br /> 1. പ്രമേഹം<br /> 2. ഓസ്റ്റിയോപൊറോസിസ്<br /> 3. അടുത്തകാലത്ത് എല്ലുകള്ക്ക് ഒടിവ് സംഭവിച്ചവര്<br /> 4. എല്ലുകളുടെ ശസ്ത്രക്രിയകള്ക്ക് വിധേയരാകാനുള്ളവര്<br /> 5. അജ്ഞാതകാരണങ്ങളാല് വിട്ടുമാറാത്ത വേദന അനുഭവിക്കുന്നവര്<br /> 6. ഹൃദ്രോഗം<br /> 7. അമിതവണ്ണം<br /> 8. അമിതമായി പുകവലിക്കുന്നവര്</div>
Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-45789742696943246682014-09-30T22:19:00.001-07:002014-09-30T22:19:25.540-07:00National Voluntary Blood Donation Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The observation of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day in our country started on 1st October 1975, under the initiative of Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and Immunohaematology. Since then, the 1st October of each year is being observed throughout the country as the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day. <br /><br />Voluntary blood donation is undoubtedly, the highest form of humanitarian service as it is done without expectation of even knowing who it will help. There is a higher altruistic thought that motivates such action. One single blood donation actually helps many patients as blood is usually segregated into RBC’s, Platelets, WBC’s and Plasma and given accordingly for their requirement.<br /><br />The need for blood is constantly increasing the world over. Apart from diseases like dengue, millions lose their lives to natural and man-made disasters. The number of people dying in road accidents is also growing. Although over 88 million units of blood are collected the world over it is still not sufficient for the 6,910 million world population which requires 150 million units annually. In some developed countries the number of voluntary blood donors is very high, like Switzerland where number of voluntary blood donors per 1,000 population figures is 113 and in Japan, it is 70 but in India it is still very low, 8 for every 1,000 population.<br /><br />Against an annual demand of 12 million units, India is able to collect only 9 million units of which 70% is from voluntary blood donors while the remaining 30% is from family/replacement donors. The Indian Red Cross Society has 166 blood banks all over the country, where the voluntary blood donation is 90%. At the Model blood bank in National HQ of the IRCS, more than 90% of donations are by voluntary blood donors. However, we still have a long way to go as the need today is also for safe blood.<br /><br />Non remunerated Voluntary Blood Donors are considered as the safest source of blood as they have low prevalence of TTIs (Transfusion Transmissible Infections) like HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Malaria and Syphilis.<br /><br />The popular misconception that a person becomes weak by donating blood is wrong. On the contrary, there are several benefits of blood donation. Donating blood improves overall cardiovascular health as blood donated regularly helps males in particular to reduce the amount of iron in the blood which can reduce the chance of heart attacks. Additionally, it can also lower the risk of severe cardiovascular events such as stroke. Blood donation enhances the production of new blood cells as new cells are produced by the marrow within 48 hours of donation, and all of the red blood cells the donor loses during donation are completely replaced within one to two months. Blood donation has also been seen to lower risk of cancer including liver, lung, colon, stomach and throat cancers.<br /><br />Blood donation has other obvious benefits like receiving a free prior health screening plus mini blood test. Blood is also tested for some major diseases and the donor is immediately informed in strict confidentiality if any of these tests show positive results. A blood donor by his donation saves many lives and gives hope to many whose situation may otherwise be hopeless. Blood donors give such patients a second lease of life. By donating blood one impacts not only the patient whose life may depend on it, but also all those who depend on that patient. The entire community will benefit from the spirit of generosity.<div>
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Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-37468258472351330702014-09-26T04:17:00.000-07:002014-09-26T04:17:05.052-07:00Blood Test Might Predict Speed of Surgical Recovery<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Measuring the activity of a subset of white blood cells immediately after surgery might reveal which patients are likely to recover quickly and those who won't, a preliminary study suggests. <br /><br />The researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine in California analyzed the recovery of 32 patients who had hip replacement surgery. To see if they could predict patients' recovery, the researchers measured the activity of HLADRlow CD14+ monocytes. Recovery was measured by how quickly fatigue and pain decreased and hip function improved.<br /><br />The investigators found that when these cells were highly active during the day after surgery, patients took longer to recover than if the activity was low or decreased. Their activity level correlated very strongly with how patients recover from surgery. The more active these cells are, the worse the recovery.<br /><br />The researchers plan to test these findings in other operations to see if they can be duplicated. If so, they hope to develop a simple, inexpensive blood test that could guide patients and doctors in predicting recovery and planning medical care after an operation. </div>
Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-192490600540364142014-09-23T01:00:00.000-07:002014-09-23T01:00:03.704-07:005 Blood Tests You’re Probably Not Getting–But Should Be<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Blood tests give insights into the biochemical uniqueness of a person. In fact, certain tests can find problems that standard blood tests miss, sometimes years before they happen. Below given are 5 such blood tests:<br /><br /><b>C-reactive protein (CRP)</b>. This test measures levels of CRP, a blood protein that rises if there’s inflammation in your body. It can also gauge your risk for coronary artery disease, narrowing of the arteries that could cause a heart attack. Caveat: A CRP test can’t pinpoint the source of the inflammation. Elevated CRP is one of the most predictable markers in the blood for all-cause morbidity and mortality.<br /><br /><b>The VAP (Vertical Auto Profile) panel.</b> This panel should be done regularly instead of the standard fasting cholesterol blood test that measures total cholesterol, LDL (the so-called bad) cholesterol, HDL (the “good”) cholesterol) and triglycerides. The reason: The VAP measures over twice as many blood fats as the regular cholesterol panel.. What’s more, the VAP test is an actual measure of blood lipids—not an estimate, which is what the typical cholesterol panel provides.<br /><br /><b>Homocysteine. </b>This amino acid is produced by your body, usually as a result of eating meat. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. But high levels of homocysteine are associated with atherosclerosis (the build-up of plaque in arteries), which can cause heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots as well as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.<br /><br /><b>HbA1c. </b>Most people are familiar with the fasting blood glucose test. But because it only measures the amount of sugar in your blood at the time of the test, your results may come back as normal when, in fact, you have pre-diabetes. A better gauge of blood glucose levels: the HbA1c test, which measures the average levels of blood glucose over the previous two to three months. The test is routinely done on people with diabetes to see how well they are controlling their blood sugar. <br /><br /><b> Vitamin D.</b> Everyone should get a baseline Vitamin D test, specifically the 25 (OH) D test, which is the most accurate. The reason? Less-than-adequate levels are “the single-best predictor of early death from any cause. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in 2008 reported that people with the lowest levels of D—less than 17.8 ng/mL—had a 26 percent increased rate of dying from any cause, including cancer and cardiovascular disease. Low levels are also associated with a greater risk for a range of conditions, including depression, osteoporosis, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes and assorted aches and pains. </div>
Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-57473574750339261832014-09-22T01:01:00.000-07:002014-09-22T01:01:03.628-07:00കരളിനും കരുതല് വേണം<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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കരള് സംബന്ധമായ രോഗങ്ങളാല് ഒരു മാസം നമ്മുടെ രാജ്യത്ത് 35- 40 പേര് മരിക്കുന്നു! മദ്യനിരോധനം വന്നതുകൊണ്ട് കേരളത്തില് ഈ കണക്കുകള് അപ്രസക്തമാകുമെന്ന് ആശ്വസിക്കുന്നവര് മനസിലാക്കുക- മദ്യപിക്കാത്തവര്ക്കും കരള്രോഗങ്ങള് വരാം. നമ്മുടെ ശരീരത്തിലെ സുപ്രധാനങ്ങളായ ഒട്ടേറെ ധര്മങ്ങള് നിര്വഹിക്കുന്നതും, ചര്മം കഴിഞ്ഞല് ശരീരത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും വലുതുമായ ഈ അവയവം രോഗബാധിതമായാല് പ്രത്യേകിച്ച് ലക്ഷണങ്ങളൊന്നും പ്രകടമാകില്ല. അതുകൊണ്ടു തന്നെ, രോഗം മൂര്ച്ഛിച്ചുകഴിയുമ്പോഴേ 90% രോഗികളും കരള്രോഗത്തെക്കുറിച്ച് അറിയാറുള്ളു.<br /><br />മദ്യവും മയക്കുമരുന്നും ഉപയോഗിച്ചാല് മാത്രമേ കരളിനു കേടുവരുകയുള്ളു എന്നൊരു മിഥ്യാധാരണ നമുക്കിടയിലുണ്ട്. എന്നാല്, നൂറിലധികം കാരണങ്ങളാല് കരള്രോഗങ്ങള് പിടിപെടാം എന്നതാണ് വസ്തുത. പ്രായമായവര്ക്കു മാത്രമല്ല ശിശുക്കള്ക്കും കരള്രോഗങ്ങള് വരാം. കുടുംബപാരമ്പര്യം, വിഷകരമായ വസ്തുക്കള്, വൈറസ്, ബാക്ടീരിയ, തെറ്റായ ജീവിതശൈലി എന്നിവയെല്ലാം കരള്രോഗങ്ങള്ക്കു വഴിയൊരുക്കാം.<br /><br />കരളിന് രോഗം പിടിപെട്ടാല് തുടത്തില് തടിപ്പും വീക്കവും ഉണ്ടാകാം. പക്ഷേ, രോഗിക്ക് ഒരുതരത്തിലുമുള്ള വേദനയോ പ്രയാസങ്ങളോ അനുഭപ്പെടുകയില്ല. പതിയെപ്പതിയെ കരള്വീക്കം കൂടുതല് വഷളാകും. തുടര്ന്ന് കരളില് സ്കാറുകള് ഉണ്ടാകും. സ്കാറുകളുള്ള ടിഷ്യൂകളുടെ എണ്ണം പെരുകുമ്പോള് ഫൈബ്രോസിസിന് കാരണമാകും. ഫൈബ്രോസിസ് പഴകിയാല് സിറോസിസ് ആയിമാറും. ഈ അവസ്ഥയില് കരളിന് ശരിയായ വിധം പ്രവര്ത്തിക്കാന് കഴിയാതെ വരും. ഈ ഘട്ടത്തിലാണ് മഞ്ഞപ്പിത്തം പോലുള്ള രോഗലക്ഷണങ്ങള് പ്രകടമാകുക. അപ്പോഴേക്കും മാരകമായ വിധം കരളിന് കേടുപറ്റിയിട്ടുണ്ടാകാം.<br /><br />ഓട്ടോഇമ്യൂണ് ഹെപ്പറ്റൈറ്റിസ്, സിറോസിസ്, സിസ്റ്റിക് ഡിസീസ്, ഫാറ്റി ലിവര്, ഗാല്സ്റ്റോണ്, ലിവര് ക്യാന്സര്, ഗര്ഭകാലത്തുണ്ടാകുന്ന കരള്രോഗങ്ങള്, നവജാതശിശുക്കള്ക്കുണ്ടാകുന്ന ഹൈപ്പറ്റൈറ്റിസ്, ടോക്സിക് ഹെപ്പറ്റൈറ്റിസ്, ഹെപ്പറ്റൈറ്റിസ് എ, ബി & സി തുടങ്ങിയവയാണ് കരളിനെ ബാധിക്കുന്ന പ്രധാനരോഗങ്ങള്. കരളിന്റെ ആരോഗ്യസ്ഥിതിയും പ്രവര്ത്തനക്ഷമതയും മനസിലാക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള ലിവര് ഫങ്ക്ഷന് ടെസ്റ്റിലൂടെ, ഈ രോഗങ്ങള് പിടിപെടാനുള്ള സാധ്യത നേരത്തെ മനസിലാക്കാനാവും.<br /><br />ആരോഗ്യവാനായ ഒരാള് ആറുമാസത്തില് ഒരിക്കല് കരള് സംബന്ധമായ വിശദപരിശോധനകള് ചെയ്യേണ്ടതാണെന്ന് ഡോക്ടര്മാര് നിര്ദേശിക്കുന്നു. കുടുംബ പാരമ്പര്യമുള്ളവരും പ്രമേഹം, ഹൃദ്രോഗം പോലുള്ള ജീവിതശൈലീരോഗങ്ങള് ഉള്ളവരും വ്യായാമമില്ലാത്തവരും അമിതവണ്ണമുള്ളവരും മദ്യപാനികളും കടുത്ത മാനസിക സമ്മര്ദത്തിന് അടിപ്പെട്ടവരും ദീര്ഘകാലമായി പല മരുന്നുകളും കഴിക്കുന്നവരും നിശ്ചയമായും ആറുമാസത്തിലൊരിക്കല് കരള്രോഗങ്ങള് കണ്ടെത്തുന്നുതിനുള്ള ചികിത്സകള് ചെയ്യേണ്ടതാണ്. ഓര്ക്കുക. പ്രാരംഭലക്ഷണങ്ങള് ഇല്ലാത്തതിനാല് കരള് രോഗങ്ങള് തുടക്കിത്തിലേ തിരിച്ചറിയപ്പെടാതെ പോകുന്നു. ചികിത്സ വൈകുന്തോറും കരള് നശിച്ചുകൊണ്ടേയിരിക്കും. അതിനാല്, പരിശോധനകള് കരളിന്റെ ആരോഗ്യസംരക്ഷണത്തിന് ഏറെ പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ടതാണ്.</div>
Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-41017808437034852562014-09-19T01:14:00.000-07:002014-09-19T01:14:07.111-07:00800,000 People Commit Suicide Every Year; Highest In India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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More than 800,000 people commit suicide every year, or one person every 40 seconds, with India accounting for the highest estimated number of suicides overall in 2012, according to WHO's first global report on suicide prevention.<br /><br />The suicide rate is the highest in South-East Asia, as compared to other WHO regions. Some 75 percent of suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries, says the report.<br /><br />Generally, more men die by suicide than women. In richer countries, three times as many men die by suicide than women. Men aged 50 years and over are particularly vulnerable. In low- and middle-income countries, young adults and elderly women have higher rates of suicide than their counterparts in high-income countries. Women over 70 years old are more than twice as likely to die by suicide as women aged 15-29 years.<br /><br />Pesticide poisoning, hanging and firearms are among the most common methods of suicide globally. Limiting access to these means, and a commitment by governments to the implementation of a coordinated plan of action can help prevent people resorting to a tragic end to their life, the report recommends. Currently, only 28 countries are known to have national suicide.<br /><br />The first WHO publication of its kind, the report presents a comprehensive overview of suicide, suicide attempts and successful suicide prevention efforts worldwide. </div>
Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-60404731217187761022014-09-18T01:32:00.003-07:002014-09-18T01:32:48.719-07:00Blood test could diagnose depression in adults<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago have developed a blood test that may be able to identify people suffering from clinical depression.<br /><br />The test measures the levels of nine genetic indicators known as "RNA markers" in the blood. The blood test could also determine who will respond to cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common and effective treatments for depression, and could show whether the therapy worked.<br /><br />The delay between the start of symptoms and diagnosis in clinical depression can range from two months to 40 months. The longer this delay is, the harder it is on the patient, their family and environment. Additionally, if a patient is not able or willing to communicate with the doctor, the diagnosis is difficult to make. If this type of blood test is positive, that would alert the doctor and is diagnosis can be easily done.<br /><br />The test works by measuring the blood concentration of the RNA markers. A cell's RNA molecules are what interpret its genetic code and then carry out those instructions from DNA. After blood is drawn, the RNA is isolated, measured and compared to RNA levels expected in a non depressed person's blood.<br /><br />This new blood test is not yet available because additional studies with large groups of people must first confirm its accuracy and effectiveness before it can be considered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for approval.</div>
Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-30082739600605201002014-09-17T03:40:00.001-07:002014-09-17T03:40:30.304-07:00Understanding the Protein Urine Test<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A protein urine test is used to measure the amount of protein in urine. Normally, healthy individuals do not have protein in their urine. However, when the kidneys are not working properly, protein may be excreted in the urine. Protein may also be found in the urine if there are high levels of certain proteins in the bloodstream. A urine test for protein may be done as a random one-time sample or a 24-hour collection sample. A urine protein test is also called urine albumin test or proteinuria.<br /><br />Your doctor may order this test if he or she suspects a kidney problem. This test may also be ordered if you have symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) or as part of a routine urinalysis.A small amount of protein in the urine is normally not a problem. However, larger levels of protein in the urine may be caused by:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>urinary tract infection</li>
<li>diabetes</li>
<li>dehydration</li>
<li>amyloidosis (a build-up of protein in the body’s tissues)</li>
<li>drugs that damage the kidneys (such as NSAIDs, antimicrobials, diuretics, and chemotherapy drugs)</li>
<li>hypertension (high blood pressure)</li>
<li>preeclampsia (high blood pressure in pregnant women)</li>
<li>heavy metal poisoning</li>
<li>polycystic kidney disease</li>
<li>congestive heart failure</li>
<li>glomerulonephritis (a kidney disease that causes kidney damage)</li>
<li>systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease)</li>
<li>Good pasture syndrome (an autoimmune disease)</li>
<li>multiple myeloma (a type of cancer affecting bone marrow)</li>
<li>bladder tumor or cancer</li>
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Certain people are more at risk for developing kidney problems. Your doctor may order regular protein urine testing to help screen for kidney problems if you have one or more risk factors. Risk factors include:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>having a chronic condition such as diabetes or hypertension</li>
<li>having a family history of kidney disease</li>
<li>being of African American, American Indian, Hispanic American, or Pacific Islander descent</li>
<li>being overweight</li>
<li>being an older age</li>
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It is important that you are well hydrated before giving your urine sample. This helps make giving the urine sample easier and prevents dehydration, which can affect test results.One of the ways protein is tested in the urine is with a random, one-time sample. This may also be called a dipstick test. You may give your sample in your doctor’s office, in a medical laboratory, or at home.</div>
Medilab Speciality Laboratorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12069235316764367943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266309066520460244.post-15259666799484124052014-09-14T22:07:00.000-07:002014-09-14T22:07:18.553-07:00Insulin pumps 'more effective than injections' for type 2 diabetes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Type 2 diabetes is a condition whereby the body is unable to produce or use the hormone insulin effectively, resulting in high blood sugar levels. Over time, high blood sugar levels can cause nerve damage, stroke, and kidney, eye or heart diseases.<br /><br />In some cases, the condition can be managed through diet or blood sugar-lowering medication, such as metformin. But in many cases, a patient may require multiple daily doses of insulin delivered by injection into the abdomen, upper arms, thighs or buttocks.<br /><br />However, researchers from France note that around a third of patients that manage their condition with insulin injections have problems achieving the optimal level of blood sugar.<br /><br />With this in mind, the team decided to compare the effectiveness of insulin injections against insulin pumps - small portable, computerized devices that deliver continuous doses of insulin through a catheter places under the skin.<br /><br />After 6 months of treatment, the researchers found that the blood sugar levels of participants who used insulin pumps were on average 0.7% lower than those of participants who used multiple insulin injections. Furthermore, 55% of participants who used insulin pumps reached the HbA1c target range of 8% or less (an indicator of a patient's blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months ), compared with only 28% of participants who used insulin injections. Those who used insulin pumps also spent 3 hours less a day experiencing hyperglycemia - high blood sugar levels.<br /><br />Pumps enhance effective insulin absorption and increase insulin sensitivity thanks to the continuous daily subcutaneous insulin delivery.<br /><br />These findings open up a valuable new treatment option for those individuals failing on current injection regimens and may also provide improved convenience, reducing the burden of dose tracking and scheduling, and decreasing insulin injection omissions</div>
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The AMH test (Anti-Mullerian Hormone) is a blood test to help the fertility doctor assess the woman's ovarian reserve. The test measures the levels of AMH in a woman's blood and is helpful in determining whether a woman has premature ovarian aging (diminished ovarian reserve) or premature ovarian failure.<div>
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The Anti-Mullerian Hormone is a substance secreted by the granulose cells in the developing egg sacs (ovarian follicles). When a woman grows older, her number of ovarian follicles begins to decrease; therefore, the amount of AMH in the blood decreases.A woman who has very remaining follicles will have low AMH levels and is close to menopause. A woman who has many small ovarian follicles — a condition known as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) — typically has high levels of AMH.</div>
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Because AMH levels correlate with the number of ovarian follicles, the test is a good predictor of ovarian reserve. Researchers have found that women with higher concentrations of AMH have a better response to ovarian stimulation and are likely to produce more eggs for IVF (in vitro fertilization) than women with low or undetectable AMH. Also, unlike follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), the levels of AMH in the blood do not fluctuate as much; therefore the test can be done at any point during the menstrual cycle.<br /><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>A low AMH indicates there is a problem with the quantity and quality of a woman's eggs. Women with low AMH tend to be "poor responders" to fertility treatment — even with high doses of fertility drugs.</li>
<li>High AMH levels correlate with low cancellation rates, retrieval of more eggs, higher live birth rates and a high chance for freezing of leftover embryos.</li>
<li>Low AMH levels (alone) do not predict low IVF success rates in women under 35</li>
<li>Couples should not be excluded from attempting IVF due to low AMH values alone because live birth success rates were reasonable in these cases</li>
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AMH is only one of the tests that assess ovarian reserve. Others include blood tests for FSH and estradiol levels, the clomiphene citrate challenge test (CCCT), and a vaginal ultrasound examination of the antral follicles.<div>
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