19 Dec
History and meaning of Vacutainer
Vacutainer is a registered brand of test tube specifically designed for venipuncture. It was developed in 1947 by Joseph Kleiner, and is currently marketed by Becton, Dickinson and company. Nowdays, people are accustomed to use ‘vacutainer’ or ‘vacutainer tubes‘ which means... read more
26 Feb
How pregnancy tests work
Think you might be pregnant ?
Even with the most effective birth control methods, there’s always a chance for error. After all, it takes just one sperm to fertilize the egg. Finding out whether or not that’s happened is as easy as... read more
26 Feb
HIV Testing Key Points HIV testing shows whether a person is infected with HIV. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends... read more
27 Aug
Foam Dressings Application Foam wound dressings can be used on infected wounds. Wound dressings play a large role in the healing process. These products protect the affected area
Foam wound dressings can be used on infected wounds.
Wound dressings play a large role in the healing process. These... read more
09 Nov
What Are Acne Patches ?
It turns out the technology used in acne patches isn’t new.
“They’re something called hydrocolloid dressings which we’ve used in dermatology and surgery for decades,” says dermatologist Nikhil Dhingra, MD, of Spring Street Dermatology.
“Hydrocolloid is a unique material that’s able to... read more
26 Feb
Malaria: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention Last updated Mon 10 July 2017 By Peter Lam Reviewed by Jill Seladi-Schulman, PhD Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease caused by a Plasmodium parasite.
It is transmitted to humans through the bite of the Anopheles mosquito.
Once an infected mosquito bites a human,... read more
19 Dec
How to prevent vacuum blood collection tubes back flow
Why can cause blood reflux: Vacuum blood collection tubes “vacuum” refers to a state of no air, which is lower than the atmospheric pressure state. Vacuum vessel pressure (negative pressure) is based on the increase or... read more
27 Aug
Ketone testing can be done at home
Ketone testing is a key part of type 1 diabetes management as it helps to prevent a dangerous short term complication, ketoacidosis, from occurring.
If you have type 1 diabetes, it is recommended that you have ketone testing supplies on... read more
28 Aug
WOUND DRESSINGS There are more than 3,000 types of wound dressings available on the market today; making it is easy to become overwhelmed by the options. The secret to understanding the various types of wound dressings is to learn the basic properties of the eight main categories of... read more
14 Apr
KN95 Mask Face Protective Mask (1)
N95 vs. KN95 Mask
Due to the shortage of N95 masks, we have to consider using equally effective alternate options. N95 is a certification issued by US authorities. Masks that have equally effective properties as N95 masks go by different... read more
