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2024 Newsletters - 2024-12-04
HIV/AIDS Month
Most HIV tests use a blood sample, either from a blood draw or a finger prick, but some use oral fluid or urine. Tests that use blood are even more accurate than other tests. Some test results are ready within 20 minutes, but others take a few days, depending on the type of test.
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Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetic Panel is a series of blood test used to determine a person’s average blood sugar. It is used to help diagnose diabetes. It can also be used to diagnose type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Tests are recommended since early diabetes does not usually show symptoms.
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World Quality Week
In medical diagnostic, the cornerstone of precision and reliability lies in quality assurance. Its practice is not merely a formality but a fundamental necessity that underpins the integrity and accuracy of the results. The highest standards of quality assurance are therefore paramount to safeguarding patient care and upholding the credibility of healthcare institutions.
Read more2024 Newsletters - 2024-11-07
BRCA Testing For Hereditary Breast Cancer
Cancer occurs when cells in your body start to grow out of control. These cancer cells can multiply very quickly, cause growth or tumors, invade surrounding tissues, and even spread.(metastasize) to other areas of the body.
Read more2024 Newsletters - 2024-09-18
Heart Month
1. What is Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)? CVD is a term that refers to any disease of the heart and blood vessels (including those of the brain).
Read more2024 Newsletters - 2024-08-26
Mpox Update 2024
Mpox infection is caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the Poxviridae family. There are 2 distinct genetic clades, called clade I (formerly Central African clade) and clade II (formerly West African clade). Clade I is linked to more severe disease and a higher case fatality rate of approximately 10% (compared to 0.1% with clade II infections
Read more2024 Newsletters - 2024-08-05
HEPATITIS C
Hepatitis C in a nutshell
Discovered in 1989, it is a fact that the virus is transmitted mainly through the bloodstream, even if sexual transmission exists. Most often discovered by chance, hepatitis C virus infection is not discovered until late when the disease has become chronic. Only 20% of affected individuals recover before the disease becomes chronic, during the acute phase.
2024 Newsletters - 2024-04-09
Dengue fever
Globally the incidence of dengue has grown dramatically in recent decades, about 50 million dengue infections occur worldwide.
Read more2024 Newsletters - 2024-03-08
Kidney Awareness Month
No matter your age, getting to know your kidneys can help you lead a healthier life and may prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease.
Read more2024 Newsletters - 2024-02-09
Blood Tests for Cancer
Blood testing is a tool healthcare providers use to help diagnose and manage cancer. Examples include complete blood count and tumor markers. The results can provide important information about overall health, organ function and potential disease.
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