A form of pre-employment drug screening has become increasingly popular in the past few years: hair testing. This testing is also used in limited ways to determine drug use during probationary periods or rehabilitation. Although it is more accurate at detecting drug use than urinalysis tests, this type of screening carries problems of its own. ...
When men spot blood in their semen, they automatically panic thinking that something is wrong. Blood in semen, called hematospermia, is uncommon but rarely serious. The blood can be bright red, clot or just brown-tinged. While the presence of blood in semen, for the most part, is usually no need for concern, it can sometimes ...
Porphyria can be difficult to diagnose, because the symptoms can mimic any number of conditions. The doctor will be able to see certain signs when he/she examines the patient. At first glance, the abdominal and pelvic pain associated with some types of porphyria might be mistaken for appendicitis, Guillian-Barre syndrome, or lead poisoning. A urinalysis ...
While doing my clinical to finish my studies to become a medical assistant I realized that most patient’s routinely do tests , like urine samples without a basic understanding of the nature of the test. It is important that patient’s understand what the doctor is looking for . Having an understanding of the purpose of ...
We need to understand the function of the whole urinary tract system. It removes toxins and waste products from are bodies and helps keep the correct volume and fluid composition of the blood. The production of urine and the passing of urine accomplish the process. The whole urinary system is made up of the bladder, ...
“You know your dog better than anyone else,” says Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, PhD, DVM, “and you should always be attentive to eating and drinking habits.” Often the first sign of a bladder problem in a dog will be increased thirst and urination. The dog may strain and only pass a few drops of urine, and ...