Gastro

Lactose intolerance (milk intolerance)
Children's health 18 Mar 2006

Lactose intolerance (milk intolerance)

Lactose intolerance is common. People intolerant of lactose must avoid dairy products and foods containing lactose to prevent gastrointestinal symptoms.
Metabolic syndrome
Diseases 09 Mar 2006

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a pre-diabetes metabolic condition that is diagnosed when several abnormalities like insulin resistance and obesity co-occur.
Skin colour
Anatomy 03 Mar 2006

Skin colour

Skin colour or tone is determined by pigmentation with melanin, and the amount and pattern of sun exposure which may cause burning or tanning.
Food additives
Children's health 03 Mar 2006

Food additives

Food additives are chemical substances added to foods to improve flavour, texture, colour, appearance and consistency, or as preservatives during manufacturing or processing. Herbs, spices,…
Urinalysis
Blood 28 Feb 2006

Urinalysis

Urinalysis is a term used to describe a process used to examine urine using chemical and/or physical means. Urinalysis consists of whole host of chemical…
Liver Biopsy
Cancer 16 Feb 2006

Liver Biopsy

Liver biopsy is considered the most accurate investigation for evaluating patients with liver diseases, particularly those of a chronic nature. Liver biopsy obtains a tissue…
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Cancer 14 Feb 2006

Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract, also referred to as oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) or gastroscopy for short, passes a thin, flexible tube fitted with a camera…
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Children's health 08 Feb 2006

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) is a procedure for viewing from the mouth to the duodenum to diagnose pancreatic or billiary disease.
Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
Blood 05 Feb 2006

Liver Function Tests (LFTs)

Liver function tests are used to diagnose liver disease and monitor treatments. They assess the amounts of proteins and enzymes prodcued by liver cells.