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All you need to know about Delta + Variant (AY.1)
Another mutation in the Delta variant exhibits a higher transmissibility rate that has raised concern for India. “Since it’s a new variant, scientific knowledge is still in the early stage,” said VK Paul, Covid task force chief. It’s an early...
Read MoreBrain Tumor: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions – World Brain Tumor Day 2021
Is brain tumor any different from tumors detected in other parts of the body? or is it challenging to treat a brain tumor? Well, there is no end to these questions! What matters the most is to have the right...
Read MorePapillary Thyroid Carcinoma – An Update On Rare Variants And Its Cytohistopathological Correlation
FNAC is widely accepted as a screening test that has therapeutic implications. The sensitivity and specificity for FNAC of thyroid lesions show a wide variation of 65-98% and 72-100% specificity respectively. Fine needle aspiration cytology has an estimated accuracy of...
Read MoreGrey Zones in Breast Cytology
The application of fine needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of palpable breast lesions was first introduced by Martin and Ellis in 1930 and since then it has been entrenched as an important tool. FNAC of the breast is a...
Read MoreAutomation In Diagnostics: A New Beginning
Developing countries are faced by unprecedented challenges of rising costs, increased workload demands while managing a limited workforce. In view of the rising growth rate and ageing population needs, the diagnostic sector in India needs harmonization of best practices in...
Read MoreIs any other test done in place of stress echocardiography in patients who can’t exercise?
Yes, for such patients Drug-Induced Stress Echocardiography Test (also known as Dobutamine) is available under the cardiologist’s consultation only. The person will undergo stress echo test after getting ‘Dobutamine,’ an intravenous medication causing the heart to beat faster (just like...
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