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By Ashley | February 5, 2010

Arthrogram MRI Arthrogram is a procedure that involves imaging the joints of the body using special X-rays. These X-rays are formed by the use of fluoroscopic dyes such as iodine. The contrast medium, also called the dye, is injected into the ...

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By Ashley | February 5, 2010

Is your child complaining of severe stomachaches and diarrhea? There is a high possibility that your child may be infected with rotavirus. Rotavirus infection happens as a reaction to improperly cooked food, reheated meat dishes, seafood, and dairy ...

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By Ashley | February 5, 2010

The CMV Serology test is done to determine whether antibodies to the cytomegalovirus (CMV) are present in the blood. The test is able to detect a current or a past CMV infection, and is usually recommended for people who are at risk, especially ...

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By Ashley | February 5, 2010

CSF stands for cerebral spinal fluid. VDRL stands for venereal disease research laboratory test. The CSF – VDRL test is done to diagnose neurosyphilis. The test shows up antibodies called ‘reagins’, which the body produces in reaction to the ...

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By Ashley | February 5, 2010

Digitoxin is a medication which is used to treat various heart conditions. The Digitoxin test is done on patients who are on digitalis medicine, in order to determine the levels of digitoxin in the bloodstream. The margin of safety between harmful ...

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By Ashley | February 5, 2010

Orbit X Ray X-ray of the orbit studies the structure of your eye. It is a special form of radiology that helps to study the orbit of your eye. The orbit consists of thin bones in a circle; this protects and contains your eye. These bones extend ...

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By Ashley | February 4, 2010

Phosphorus in Blood Phosphorus in the blood is an indication of the condition of a person’s health in many ways. Phosphorus levels can indicate whether the kidneys are functioning properly, whether there are problems with the digestive system, ...

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