why use a precision scale?
In the different laboratories of the different disciplines and sciences, different types of materials and instruments are always used to carry out tasks, experiments or tests. Regardless of whether it is physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, medicine or any other science or discipline, measuring is one of the main activities that take place inside a laboratory, because to sustain the results of any study it is necessary to present data, statistics, numbers that endorse the results.
Acute pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a diagnosis of frequent presentation in the emergency department. It can present with classic features, such as dyspnea and pleuritic chest pain, but also less characteristically, for example, with insidious shortness of breath that starts for days to weeks, or syncope, with relatively few respiratory symptoms.
Embolismo pulmonar agudo
La embolia pulmonar (EP) es un diagnóstico de presentación frecuente en el departamento de emergencias. Puede presentarse con rasgos clásicos, como la disnea y el dolor torácico pleurítico, pero también menos característicamente, por ejemplo, con falta de aire en forma insidiosa que se inicia durante días a semanas, o síncope, con relativamente pocos síntomas de las vías respiratorias.
Vitamin B12 deficiency: How to evaluate and treat it?
The prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency (B12) is approximately 6-12% in people <60 years, and around 17% in all adults with macrocytic anemia. However, the elderly, pregnant women and vegans are more susceptible to B12 deficiency, so there should be a higher index of suspicion in populations that have suggestive symptoms and signs.
Vitamin B12 deficiency: How to assess and treat it?
The prevalence of vitamin B12 (B12) deficiency is approximately 6-12% in people under the age of 60, and approximately 17% in all adults with macrocytic anemia. However, the elderly, pregnant women, and vegans are more likely to have B12 deficiency, so a higher index of suspicion should be used in populations with suggestive signs and symptoms.
¿Sabes qué es la neurocisticercosis?
La neurocisticercosis es la enfermedad parasitaria más frecuente del Sistema Nervioso Central (SNC); afecta del 2 al 4% de la población general en áreas endémicas. La cisticercosis ocurre cuando el hombre se convierte en huésped intermediario de la Taenia solium.
Do you know what neurocysticercosis is?
Neurocysticercosis is the most frequent parasitic disease of the Central Nervous System (CNS); it affects 2 to 4% of the general population in endemic areas. Cysticercosis occurs when man becomes an intermediate host of Taenia solium.
Did you know that carbohydrates can be more dangerous than fats?
A study on diet in 18 countries on 5 continents with a follow-up of 7 years finds that carbohydrates are associated with higher mortality than fats.
¿Sabías que los carbohidratos pueden ser más peligrosos que las grasas?
Un estudio sobre la dieta en 18 países de 5 continentes con seguimiento de 7 años encuentra que los carbohidratos se asocian a mayor mortalidad que las grasas.
Diagnostico y tratamiento de la hipertensión endocraneana
La Hipertension Endocraneana (HE) es una elevación anormal de la presión cerebral y una emergencia médica. Faltan datos sobre su frecuencia y puede estar ocasionada por múltiples causas. Este artículo se centra en la HE que se presenta con cefalea.