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Kidney Anatomy | Basic Facts The kidneys are the body’s sophisticated filtration system. These two bean-shaped organs are responsible for removing waste, balancing electrolytes, and regulating blood p...
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 ...
NHS Interview: 10 Common Questions and Answers Clinically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Physician. Last updated: June 2026 Securing a role within the National Health Service (NHS) is a p...
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...
Medical school rankings 2026 There is no such thing as the ‘best’ medical school. Your experience is largely determined by who you meet there. But. This is the latest league table from The...
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, ...
A normal blood cholesterol level Total cholesterol (chol) = 3-5 mmol/L – overall amount of cholesterol in your blood HDL (‘good’) cholesterol. Target level = >1 mmol/L – may make you le...
What are normal blood glucose and HbA1c levels? What is a normal blood glucose? Normal blood glucose = 4-6 mmol/L – and less than 8 mmol/L, two hours after a meal. Blood glucose in prediabetes and dia...
A Normal Full Blood Count (FBC/CBC) A Full Blood Count (FBC) – also known as a Complete Blood Count (CBC) in the USA -is the most common blood test used to evaluate your overall health. It measu...
Normal Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Levels What is an ABG? For analysis a small sample of arterial blood (approximately 2ml) taken via an intermittent ‘stab’ into an artery (usually at the wrist, see abo...
