Blood and Lymphatic
How many red and white blood cells are there in the urine? Urine microscopy (on midstream urine, MSU) Should show: Red blood cells (RC) <25 x10[6]/L White blood cells (WC) <5 x10[6]/L. It is gen...
What Are the Symptoms of Prediabetes? High-Risk Signs & Reversal Guide The short answer to “how do you know if you have prediabetes” is simple: you usually don’t. Prediabetes is a R...
What is Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)? Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that affects both kidneys from birth, leading to the growth of multiple cysts within the kidneys. So. Wha...
5 Stages of Diabetic Kidney Disease Establised diabetic nephropathy with Kimmelstiel-Wilson lesions arrowed. In this article we will describe the 5 stages of Diabetic Kidney Disease – also know...
Coeliac Disease – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Coeliac disease is not a food allergy or a simple gluten intolerance. It is an autoimmune condition in which eating gluten triggers the i...
Normal haemoglobin (Hb) levels by age and gender In this article, we will describe normal haemoglobin (Hb) levels – by age and gender. Normal haemoglobin levels depend on the age and, beginning ...
Warning Signs of Sepsis – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate action. Recognising the early warning signs and knowing wh...
What is the Effect of Alcohol on the Brain? Alcohol’s impact on the brain is complex and multifaceted. Here’s a breakdown: Short-term effects Impaired cognitive function: Alcohol affects a...
How Long Does Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Last? Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a sudden episode of kidney failure or kidney damage that happens within a few hours or a few days. For patients, families, an...
What is an MRI | why are they done? In this article, we will describe what is an MRI, and why and how they are done. An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is a painless and non-invasive medical ima...
