Blood and Lymphatic
What is a CT scan | why are they done? In this article, we will describe what is a CT scan, and why and how are they done. A CT (Computed Tomography) scan is a painless medical imaging test that uses ...
How to Interpret a Chest X-ray: A Systematic 7-Step Guide (ABCDEFG) A chest X-ray is one of the most common but technically challenging investigations in clinical practice. To avoid “satisfactio...
Most common causes of a high amylase Amylase is an enzyme mainly produced by the pancreas and salivary glands. A raised blood amylase usually reflects irritation, inflammation, or obstruction involvin...
CRP (C-Reactive Protein) Normal Levels : Causes of High and Low CRP C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein produced by your liver. It is a key “biomarker” that doctors use to detect inflamm...
Angular Stomatitis : 5 Common Signs and When to See a Doctor Angular stomatitis (also called angular cheilitis) affects the corners of the mouth. It’s usually mild but can sometimes signal an underlyi...
5 Types of Ankle Sprain – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Lateral ankle sprain. The purple area is bruising caused by bleeding into the skin An ankle sprain occurs when one or more ligame...
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Symptoms, 3 Stages & Treatment Written Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Nephrologist (UHCW Coventry). Last updated: July 2026 Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a c...
Chest x-ray in pneumonia On a chest x-ray, pneumonia appears as an area of increased opacity or whiteness, indicating lung consolidation where air is replaced by fluid or pus. A chest x-ray (CXR) is t...
A Normal Haemoglobin (Hb) Level A normal haemoglobin level (often abbreviated as Hb) is essential for ensuring your body’s tissues receive enough oxygen. Because biological requirements differ, ...
What does my blood GFR and urine ACR mean – and how are they connected? Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) This is a blood test that measures kidney function – the higher the GFR, the better...
