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Advice for Parents Choosing a Medical Organization Online

Advice for Parents Choosing a Medical Organization Online

19 August 20216 December 2021Pound Lab

Nowadays, almost everything can be found on the Internet. However, it is essential to find a reputable medical organization that can tend to the needs of parents and their children.

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Genetic Testing: A Simple Guide

Genetic Testing: A Simple Guide

8 August 20211 August 2021Pound Lab

Genetics play a big part in our lives. They can determine the quality of life a person has. They are the reason why we tend to look like a particular person in the family. Some expectant mothers either get tested for a specific genetic defect or test their unborn child to determine if a gene has been passed down to them.

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The Importance of Biochemistry

The Importance of Biochemistry

5 July 20211 August 2021Pound Lab

Biological chemistry, or biochemistry, as it is popularly known, is the study of living organisms, as well as the chemical processes that occur in such organisms. Biochemistry is broken down into three disciplines namely, metabolism, structural biology, and enzymology.

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Histopathology: A Brief Explanation

Histopathology: A Brief Explanation

20 June 20211 August 2021Pound Lab

Laboratories offer a wide range of services. They provide all private clients and organizations with a holistic approach to medicine. As such, one of the vital services they offer is histopathology.

This is a brief look at what exactly histopathology involves.

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Services Offered by Medical and Testing LaboratoriesServices Offered by Medical and Testing Laboratories
Laboratory ServicesAccredited laboratories have been running for a long time. They have successfully offered consultation services to their medical counterparts in the field. They have also partnered with universities to offer lectures as well as publish papers on various medical issues. They work very closely with other medical experts such as coroners to provide the answers necessary to complete autopsies. On several occasions, their services have been used by courtrooms to prove either the innocence or lack thereof of the person, institution, or corporation on trial. DNA tests have also been conducted at the behest of courts to determine the paternity of a child. What Laboratories Do Labs provide a host of services that are science related. These services range from the normal classroom experiments that test if photosynthesis has occurred, to more sophisticated experiments that examine tissue and cells of living organisms. A lot of medical laboratories now offer their expert services to the public as well as organizations through consultations. When patients go to seek treatment at clinics and small hospitals, they don’t always get the full service they require due to limited equipment and personnel at these establishments. They will have to either move to a more expensive hospital or seek the help of outside sources. Medical labs come into play by processing blood, skin, or tissue that is usually retrieved through biopsy. Labs provide a lot of useful information when it comes to combating deadly viruses and diseases, such as Cancer, Aids, and Leukaemia. The medical personnel that are involved in a particular study, work day and night for months or even years in order for them to reach a breakthrough and come up with new and useful information. These tiny little victories make a lot of difference in people’s lives because they potentially give some families extra time with their loved ones whilst others who are more fortunate get to beat the disease. Improvements in medicine from the ’80s and now are very apparent, and there is no doubt that with new studies and new technology today’s problems will be of the past. Medical laboratories offer a range of services that assist doctors and scientist in beating life-threatening diseases. The technicians and personnel are superheroes in their own right. [...]
Advice for Parents Choosing a Medical Organization OnlineAdvice for Parents Choosing a Medical Organization Online
Genetic TestingNowadays, almost everything can be found on the Internet. However, it is essential to find a reputable medical organization that can tend to the needs of parents and their children. Since everything has become centralized and just a click away, life has become much simpler, but it has also become easier for cybercriminals to target unsuspecting users online. Some fraudsters have become so sophisticated that they have created fake profiles to try and prove their “credibility”. Others have created websites, emails, and so forth that are quite similar to legitimate ones, and unsuspecting victims have fallen prey to them. Advice for First-Time Parents Parents need to consult credible sources and doctors when it comes to the health of their new-born baby. There are certain healthy child-rearing practices that cannot be compromised on, and it demands sourcing information from reputable sources and organizations. For example, the ferber method or otherwise known as “graduated extinction” is a credible program developed to treat a baby’s disruptive behaviour. This method allows a baby to adapt to a situation where it is momentarily left alone. Even though the ferber method is medically sound, and proven to work, it is necessary to consult a doctor or credible organization before attempting it. The same goes for all other healthy child-rearing practices. There can be severe consequences if a parent ends up accessing information that could be harmful to their child. People browsing the Internet need to make sure that the doctors, lab technicians, and medical personnel online are licensed and regulated by the relevant authorities. Keep Personal Information Safe When doing transactions over the Internet, a lot of confidential information is transmitted, and if such information falls into the wrong hands, identity theft and some other forms of mischief might occur. Remember to guard your personal information against fraudsters online. Consult medical examiners and practitioners that you can trust. Parents often browse the Internet to find the remedy for a sore throat, to get help with their crying babies, or just signs and symptoms of a new disease they found out about recently. When getting answers from a doctor, whether in person or over the Internet, it is crucial that the medical practitioner’s credentials are always displayed.   [...]
The Connection Between Genetics and Environmental Factors with Sleep ProblemsThe Connection Between Genetics and Environmental Factors with Sleep Problems
Laboratory ServicesSometimes we effortlessly drift to sleep. Other times, you might toss and turn for hours before falling asleep. It is also noteworthy that some people naturally struggle with sleeplessness, while others doze off effortlessly. Perhaps the explanation given for these differences in sleep is our genetic makeup and environmental parameters. Considering this fact, this article explores the effects of our genetic makeup and the environment on sleep problems. Environment Besides the heritability of certain sleep traits such as insomnia, sleep apnoea, movement disorders, and sleep-wake state dissociation, and environmental factors also affect the impact and duration of sleep. Stressful life events are to blame for disturbed sleep. It is also worth noting that personal responses to these problems can further perpetuate sleep disorders. Life events, motherhood, for instance, have been shown to have a significant effect on sleep. A closer look at dream feeding, a strategy employed to reduce night waking, demonstrates that conscious efforts can address environmentally-related sleep issues. Dream feeding is a way to reduce the waking of a baby by ensuring it is fed well, even while sleeping. Genes Researchers are constantly working towards establishing the effects of a person’s genetic makeup on sleep. Largely, the genetic influence on sleep is born from the heritability of certain sleep traits. This can be further emphasized by the general observation that there exist some familial sleep disorders. A closer look at insomnia, the second-largest sleep disorder among humans, establishes that a handful of genes are associated with the condition. Sleep researchers have affirmed that indeed sleep is genetically controlled. If you struggle to fall asleep, there are high chances that this problem has always been in your family line. [...]
Genetic Testing: A Simple GuideGenetic Testing: A Simple Guide
Genetic TestingGenetics play a big part in our lives. They can determine the quality of life a person has. They are the reason why we tend to look like a particular person in the family. Some expectant mothers either get tested for a specific genetic defect or test their unborn child to determine if a gene has been passed down to them. Genetic testing has played a major role in the field of medicine and understanding the human makeup. What is Genetic Testing?  Genetic tests are a form of medical tests carried out by healthcare practitioners to determine the makeup and the changes found in genes and proteins as well as chromosomes in a body. Genetic or DNA testing measures changes by performing RNA analysis to determine gene expression. It also uses biochemical analysis to determine the output of specific proteins. As mentioned above, genetic testing looks at the changes that occur in proteins and genes, and chromosomes. It is, therefore, essential to have a basic understanding of what this entails. Proteins: Medical practitioners analyze the activities of the proteins as well as the amounts of enzymes contained. Any anomalies in the quantity or activity of the proteins could point towards a genetic disorder. Genes: With this form of test, the DNA sequence of a cell is looked at to try and uncover any mutations that could point towards the risk of a genetic disorder. Chromosomes: This test looks at the chromosomes themselves to see if there are no extra copies that could lead towards a genetic condition. Genetic testing helps scientists and doctors prevent disease, create treatments and cures, and improve the overall life expectancy of humans. [...]
The Importance of BiochemistryThe Importance of Biochemistry
Genetic Testing / Laboratory ServicesBiological chemistry, or biochemistry, as it is popularly known, is the study of living organisms, as well as the chemical processes that occur in such organisms. Biochemistry is broken down into three disciplines namely, metabolism, structural biology, and enzymology. Biochemistry mainly deals with processes that occur at a molecular level. This means that biochemists mostly examine what happens inside the cells of living organisms by taking into consideration things such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and organelles. They also examine how certain cells transmit information to each other and how they behave when they fight off illness. What do Biochemists Do and Why is This Field so Important?  Biochemists deal with living organisms, such as plants, animals, and human beings. Studying these things allows them to not only understand how the human body communicates with itself, but the study also allows them to understand how our bodies react when faced with other foreign cells. Biochemists, therefore, provide essential services as they strive to understand existing problems that relate to living organisms and give sustainable solutions. They help us understand diseases more, thereby equipping us with the tools to fight them better. Besides diseases, they help us to understand how our bodies react to certain substances that we ingest, apply or inhale. Their skills are seen in the following areas – agriculture, cosmetics, and education, as well as in universities. [...]
What Exactly is Cytogenetics?What Exactly is Cytogenetics?
Laboratory ServicesCytogenetics is a type of testing that helps with identifying genetic defects. But before we jump into cytogenetics, we need to understand chromosomes. Chromosomes are “thread-like” structures that contain genetic information/material of an organism. A human being normally has 23 chromosomes in its cells. These chromosomes are responsible for relaying the information needed to make the body carry out its normal functions. What does It Entail?  Cytogenetics involves the examination of sample tissues from patients. Samples are mostly collected from bone marrow, blood, and tissue. The collected samples are carefully inspected under a high-tech microscope in a lab. When medical examiners inspect samples collected, they look to see if there are any changes to the chromosomes. They also examine to see if there are no rearranged, missing, extra or broken chromosomes. The chromosomes are supposed to be arranged in a certain manner. If they are not arranged in that way or if there are some missing or broken, this could be an indication of some genetic defect. People who exhibit these signs usually have genetic diseases or they might point towards a certain form of cancer. Cytogenetics has three main testing methods namely- Karyotesting, Fluorescent in situ hybridization or FISH, and comparative genomic hybridization. The Importance of Cytogenetics  Certain people are great at running, really fast in the water, or are naturally tall. This is normally due to the makeup of your genes. This means that one can inherit good traits or features from their parents. Others, on the other hand, are not as fortunate as they inherit certain diseases that have been passed down the family tree. Cytogenetics is used to confirm or rule out suspected diseases. It is also used to understand the type of disease as well as possible treatments if they exist. Cytogenetics is used in instances where pregnancy is deemed to be high risk. Doctors can detect early if there are going to be future problems and recommend the right treatment to prevent this from happening. [...]
Histopathology: A Brief ExplanationHistopathology: A Brief Explanation
Genetic Testing / Laboratory ServicesLaboratories offer a wide range of services. They provide all private clients and organizations with a holistic approach to medicine. As such, one of the vital services they offer is histopathology. This is a brief look at what exactly histopathology involves. What is Histopathology?  This study sounds quite crucial because it is beneficial in the medical field. Histopathology is used to diagnose as well as to examine diseases that affect cells and tissues. In addition, this practice is used to aid doctors and physicians to accurately pinpoint the problem with their patients or simply to confirm a hypothesis they had. Medical experts collect tissues from body parts such as the liver, kidney, and so forth. Once that has been done, they examine the specimen under a microscope. The sample collected through a biopsy informs the medical experts of the patient’s type of disease or lack thereof. In addition, by looking closely at the cells, the histopathologist can have definite answers that would otherwise be difficult to come up with by using the naked eye. Histopathology plays a significant role in the diagnosis of diseases such as cancer. Upon examination of the specimen taken, the medical expert can determine, for example, if the tissue taken from a lump has cancerous cells. They may also be able to tell the type of cancer that the patient has and how aggressive it is or will turn out to be. Such information is vital as it could save a life through the proper treatment. Histopathology is an important service when it comes to accurately diagnosing certain conditions. It has greatly extended many people’s lifespans and helped doctors discover medical issues early so they could effectively treat patients. [...]

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