Can a modified barium swallow test diagnose a swallowing problem?
Yes it can. A Modified Barium Swallow is usually done by a qualified Radiologist and Speech Pathologist and it includes watching a patient eat and drink a variety of consistancies. The food items are mixed with Barium Sulphate (so the food/drink can show up on xray) to see if there is a swallowing problem, why and if there are any techniques and therapies to compensate and improve the swallow.
the bacteria will dentaure and die off
What is involved when your MCV is high?
A high mean corpuscular volume (MCV) typically indicates that the red blood cells are larger than normal. This can be caused by conditions such as vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, alcoholism, liver disease, or certain types of anemia. Further testing is usually required to determine the underlying cause.
Why were the S bacteria not the R bacteria virulent?
The S bacteria are surrounded by a capsule, so it is not engulfed by the host's white blood cells. That means that it is able to proliferate and spread.
The R bacteria lack the capsule (like the mutant S bacteria), so the white blood cells are able to detect and eliminate them.
How often should go for urinalysis testing?
urinalysis testing for urine drug,infection,sugar,keystone,different elements etc
Unless you have some ongoing medical condition you only need to have urinalysis when your doctor orders one
What disease it indicates if creatinine levels are high?
serum creatnine level in renal dis.generally do not increase until renal function is substantially impaired.
determination of creatnine clearance is a highly sensitive test for measuring the GFR.
the conc. of creatnine in the blood, like that of urea,will increase with decreased kidney function.
creatnine are not affected by a high protein diet as is the case for urea level.
How much can you earn donating plasma?
$20 -$50 each time up to twice weekly for healthy people.
$200-$1000 each time if you are diagnosed with diseases like Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hepatitis A, Toxoplasmosis, and many others. The Plasma is used to develop diagnostic tests.
How much money can you get for a plasma donation?
Rates vary and usually first time donors receive higher pay. To be sure - scan this Blood Banker directory I'll provide below and give each bank a call.
How are antibodies related to the type of blood a person can receive?
o because o has no markers on any of the blood cells.
Drug testing by Doctor without patient knowledge?
That (I'm a doctor) is illegal. Report the doctor to the DEA.
Elevated mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) indicates that the average amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell is higher than normal. This can be associated with conditions such as macrocytic anemia, where red blood cells are larger than usual, often due to vitamin B12 or folate deficiency. Other potential causes include liver disease and hypothyroidism. It's important to interpret elevated MCH levels in conjunction with other blood test results for an accurate diagnosis.
What are causes of hands and feet pain?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
A painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by compression of a major nerve where it passes over the carpal bones through a passage at the front of the wrist, alongside the flexor tendons of the hand. it may be caused by repetitive movements over a long period, or by fluid retention, and is characterized by sensations of tingling, numbness, or burning
Rheumatoid arthritis
A chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility, esp. in the fingers, wrists, feet, and ankle.
What is the primary function of melanin?
Melanin is a pigment in the skin of animals (including humans). Melanin is essentially what allows the human body (the skin) to darken when sunlight (or, ultraviolet rays) hits it. The skin absorbs the UV rays and the melanin allows the skin to become darker.
A simpler definition:
Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.