What is the Bundibugyo Strain of Ebola Virus – and Can it Pass Human to Human? The Bundibugyo strain of ebolavirus (BDBV) is one of six recognised species within the Ebolavirus genus. Discovered...
How to Interpret an ECG (7 Step Guide) An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a snapshot of the heart’s electrical activity. While “spot diagnosis” can be tempting, a structured approach ensu...
Normal Cardiac Biomarker Levels : Causes of a High and Low Troponin and BNP Cardiac biomarkers are enzymes and proteins released into the bloodstream when the heart muscle is stressed or damaged. Whil...
Chest X-Ray in Heart Failure: ABCDE Mnemonic A chest X-ray (CXR) is a fundamental diagnostic tool for evaluating patients with suspected congestive heart failure (CHF). Whilst clinical assessment is v...
What is a Kidney Biopsy – and What Are Pros and Cons? A kidney biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small piece of kidney tissue is removed and examined under a microscope. It is is an unusu...
What is an ultrasound | why are they done? An ultrasound, also known as ultrasonography, is a non-invasive type of medical imaging using high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal struct...
What is a Urine Dipstick Test? A urine dipstick test, also known as a urinalysis, is one of the most common medical screening tools. It is a rapid test used to detect various substances in the urine ...
CKD Investigation: Blood, Urine, and Radiology Tests If you have been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), it is vital to understand that CKD is a syndrome—a set of symptoms and signs—rather t...
Kidney Biopsy Risks: 5 Pros and 5 Cons What is a kidney (renal) biopsy? A kidney biopsy is an important but invasive procedure with pros and cons, which we will now go through. Its normal to be a litt...
Renal Nuclear Medicine Scan: What It Is and What to Expect In a nuclear medicine renal scan (or ‘renogram’), pictures are taken of radioactive substances going into the kidneys from the bl...
