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Introduction Higher vertebrates, including humans, have evolved a highly specialized defense system to protect themselves against invading foreign substances such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, and foreign proteins.The collective defense strategies of the body are known as Immunity. Immunology is the Read More …
Introduction The extracellular matrix (ECM) is the non-living part of a tissue that surrounds and supports the living cells. It is a complex network of proteins, carbohydrates, and other molecules secreted by the cells themselves. The ECM acts as a Read More …
Kidney Biomarkers 1. Serum Creatinine Most widely used marker of kidney function. Simple, inexpensive, rapid. Used to calculate eGFR. Limitations: Depends on muscle mass, hydration, diet. 2. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN / Urea) Easy, cheap test to assess renal function. Read More …
Sticky mitochondrial DNA damage may be a hidden trigger behind cellular stress, inflammation, and major diseases. A newly identified kind of DNA damage inside mitochondria, the small structures that supply cells with energy, may help explain how the body detects Read More …
Advanced Cardiac Biomarkers & Their Clinical Significance 1. High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponins (hs-cTnI, hs-cTnT) Clinical significance Gold-standard biomarkers for myocardial injury. Detect minute troponin elevations → early diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). Useful for risk stratification (e.g., rule-in/rule-out MI algorithms). Elevated Read More …
Most people believe that Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is very heat-sensitive and easily destroyed during cooking. That’s largely true for many fruits and vegetables — but amla (Phyllanthus emblica) is a remarkable exception, thanks to its unique biochemistry. Here’s what Read More …
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COMMON MYTHS ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS MEDICINE (SEMAGLUTIDE, TIRZEPATIDE) – ANTIOBESITY DRUGS Myth 1:– WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS ARE DANGEROUS TO LIFE Fact:- Currently approved weight loss drugs (semaglutide,tirzepatide, liraglutide), orlistat are safe as per trials conducted in thousands of patients. however, Read More …
COMMON MYTHS ABOUT FATTY LIVER Myth 1) Fatty liver limited only to Alcoholic people. Fact:- There are two main types of fatty liver disease 1) alcoholic liver disease 2) Non alcoholic liver disease – linked more to diabetes, obesity and Read More …
Definition, Functions & Classification of Carbohydrates Section A: Definition and Basic Understanding Q1. Define carbohydrates. Why are they also known as “hydrates of carbon”? Answer: Definition:Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O), usually in Read More …