Introduction Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women. … More
Author: Dr. Wardah Bajwa
Nausea and Vomiting
Overview Nausea is an unpleasant sensation that often precedes vomiting. Although intended to rid the body of harmful toxins that … More
Vasculitides
Introduction Vasculitides are a group of disorders that involve the inflammation of blood vessels. Vasculitis can affect arteries, veins, and capillaries. … More
Antibody Screening and the Coombs Test
Background Currently, several tests exist in order to detect the presence of antibodies in the body fluids of a patient. … More
Fibrinolysis and its Main Players
Introduction In order to maintain the delicate balance between clot formation and clot degradation, complex processes are necessary. Several protein components … More
Protozoan RBC Inclusions
Introduction The clinical and laboratory presentations of babesiosis and malaria are similar even though each infection is caused by distinct … More
RBC Inclusions
Introduction The inclusion bodies in red blood cells are almost always indicative of some sort of underlying pathology, and thus … More
Schilling Test
Introduction Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in the normal synthesis … More
Free Radicals and Antioxidants
Introduction Ever hear the saying “too much of a good thing is a bad thing”? Antioxidants come up frequently in … More
With Fava beans and a Nice Chianti
Dr. Hannibal Lecter The 1991 film adaption of Thomas Harris’s novel – The Silence of the Lambs – followed young FBI trainee Clarice … More