Syphilis, is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is a significant public health concern globally. This condition can be apparent in various stages, each presenting distinct symptoms and complications if left untreated. Understanding syphilis, its diagnosis, and treatment is crucial in preventing its spread and mitigating its adverse effects on…
Monsoon season brings relief from the scorching heat but also invites a host of health concerns, including eye infections and flu. The increased humidity during this time creates a favorable environment for bacteria and viruses to thrive, leading to conditions like conjunctivitis (commonly known as pink eye). While seeking medical attention is essential, there are…
Antibodies play an important role in the human body and also in various laboratory techniques, especially immunoassay techniques that involve the usage of antibodies to identify diseases and disorders from a given sample. What are Primary Antibodies? Primary antibodies bind to a specific antigen to recognize proteins and other biomolecules in a given sample…
Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Technology is a vital diagnostic tool in plant and medical pathology and research as it is crucial in identifying diseases and disorders. The technology can also be employed in the food industry for quality control purposes. ELISA is a laboratory test that helps detect and quantify biomolecules like antibodies and antigens…
What should one eat during pregnancy? A healthy diet during pregnancy can enhance the well-being of the mother and baby in umpteen ways. Fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat & dairy products, leafy greens, dried fruits, legumes, and whole grains are recommended for proper fetal growth and development. Along with a super-nutritious diet it is also…
Introduction The 2019 Covid pandemic has highlighted the paramount importance of molecular diagnostic assays in diagnosing and managing the infectious diseases. The molecular diagnostic assays helped in rapid and precise identification of Covid19 infected individuals which not only enabled isolation of the affected individuals to stop the spread of infection but also assisted to provide…
Introduction Blood is made up of different types of blood cells and they are produced in the bone marrow. These include red blood cells that carry oxygen, platelets that help in wound healing and stop bleeding, and white blood cells help to fight infections. The human produces around 100 billion white blood cells. White blood…
Introduction Diabetes or Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a lifelong condition and a group of disorders that causes an increase in an individual’s blood sugar (glucose) level. This condition occurs when pancreas are not able to produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels in the body cells. Diabetes is classified into two main types: Type…
What is Sepsis? Sepsis is an inflammatory immune response that is triggered by an infection. It is a life -threatening condition in which body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. It is one of the leading cause of death around the world and is a primary cause of mortality from…
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition that includes both deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep inside a part of the body. It mainly affects the large veins in the lower leg and thigh. Undiagnosed and untreated DVT is particularly…
