Screening Mammography

Screening mammography is an important procedure in women’s health care. It is an X-ray test used to detect breast cancer at an early stage. When cancer is detected early, treatment is more likely to be successful. In this blog, we will discuss screening mammography in detail and also know at what age doctors recommend getting it done.
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THROMBOCYTOPENIA

Thrombocytopenia is a medical condition characterized by a low platelet count in the blood. Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are small, irregularly-shaped blood cells that play a vital role in blood clotting. Here’s a detailed overview:
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Hepatitis

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver most commonly caused by viral infections, although it can also be caused by toxins, autoimmune diseases, and other infections. In hepatitis the liver, which is essential for metabolic processes and detoxification, becomes compromised, leading to a range of clinical manifestations.
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WIDAL TEST

The Widal test is a serological assay commonly used by medical laboratory technicians for diagnosing enteric fever, also known as typhoid fever. This test is designed to detect the presence of agglutinating antibodies against the O (somatic) and H (flagellar) antigens of Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi in a patient’s serum.
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PAP SMEAR

A PAP smear, also called a PAP test, is a screening procedure used to detect early signs of cervical cancer. During a PAP smear, a Medical Laboratory Technician collects a sample of cells from the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. The American Cancer Society recommends that most women start getting PAP smears at age 21.
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LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT (LA)

Lupus anticoagulant (LA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of antibodies that target phospholipid-binding proteins. Despite its name, LA is associated with an increased risk of blood clots, without bleeding.
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