Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women. But what is more dangerous is a series of breast cancer myths that invoke doubts and suspicions, leading to lack of timely detection and action. Young women are often seen too unwary of breast cancer under the assumption that it may not affect them…
Better late than never is not just an adage. It’s a wakeup call for self-assessment and early supervision of a confused circumstance that could translate into a positive one. So is the case with early detection of breast cancer. Because when detected early, it can lead to the best chances of effective treatment associated with…
How to avoid cross-contamination? COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease which can easily and rapidly be transmitted from one person to other, if proper precautions are not taken. In a hospital setting where COVID-19 patients are treated, hospital staffs are the first ones who come in contact with infected patients therefore, clear infection control guidelines…
Introduction The cells are the building blocks of all living things. Group of these cells unites to perform a specific function. These groups of cells are called tissues. The microscopic study of cells in a smear is called Cytology and the study of tissue is called Histology. Histology Histology is a department of anatomy that…
We, at Kiran Medical Systems have spent more than three decades on research and development in the field of X-Rays, with extensive specialization in image enhancement techniques. Kiran provides a complete range of anti-scatter grids, which includes Standard Grids, Digital Grids, Bucky Grids and Circular Grids. As a frontrunner in research & development of advanced…
Advancements in life sciences has brought us amazing developments, for example, high-throughput and personally affordable genomic sequencing and cutting edge techniques like flow cytometry that can simultaneously phenotype distinct cells for their expression of dozens of biological markers. The advancement of cutting-edge technology solutions with standardized workflows has prompted expanded productivity and unwavering quality for…
Introduction A pair of healthy Kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra fluids to make urine. The urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder through two thin ureters, one on each side of the urinary bladder. The kidneys, ureters, and bladder are parts of the urinary tract.…
Diagnostic testing is the most vital apparatus for checking infections and endorsing best therapeutic measures. It has become the best tool for specialists to arrive at a medicinal decision about a patient’s wellbeing. Testing can optimize the scope of decision-making and healthcare treatment. Alongside therapeutics and antibodies, diagnostics make up the basic but are often…
Electrophoresis Electrophoresis is a method of separating proteins based on their physical properties. Serum is placed on a specific medium, and a charge is applied. The net charge (positive or negative) and the size and shape of the protein commonly are used in differentiating various serum proteins. Serum Protein Electrophoresis Serum protein electrophoresis is a…
Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is predominantly sexually transmitted and the association between certain high risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer is well documented. It has been shown worldwide that screening for precursors of cervical cancer by means of Papanicoloau (PAP) smears substantially reduces the risk of invasive cancer. PAP test / PAP…
