Sensitivity means a test is good at finding a disease when it is there. Specificity means a test is good at saying someone doesn't have a disease when they really don't. Healthcare providers choose ...

2nd Department of General Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland Department of Endoscopy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland Internal Diseases and ...

Abstract: In recent years there has been an exploitation of sustainable and environmental-friendly technologies for civil engineering applications. One of the most studied and promising technologies ...

Helicobacter pylori infects nearly 50% of the world's population. This microorganism is accepted as the most important agent of gastritis and as a risk factor for peptic ulcer disease and gastric ...

If you have COVID-19 symptoms, test as soon as possible. Wait five days to test after exposure if you do not have symptoms. Rapid antigen tests give quick results but may miss the virus in people with ...

The objective of this study was to evaluate NBPT, zeolite and humic acid in different concentrations as inhibitors of the activity of the enzyme urease. The activity of the urease enzyme was ...

Evidence of RA may be seen in the blood, so blood tests play an important role in making a diagnosis. Following are some of the tests your doctor may order. Imaging tests, along with the physical exam ...

Genomic testing is one method your doctor can use to predict how your cancer will grow and which treatments might work best against it. It's sometimes called "DNA sequencing." The test looks at all ...

Several states are reporting cases of measles, a highly contagious viral disease. Both children and adults can get measles. Before going to a clinic or emergency room, it’s important to check with ...

Help identify the cause of a person's epilepsy. It may lead to an accurate diagnosis and the best possible medical management. Help individuals with genetic epilepsy disorders whose seizures are not ...