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What is a flare?
CK rises earlier but is less specific than Troponin T in MI. CK may be falsely low if the sample is collected too early or too late post MI.
Delivering New Cancer Research Thanks to your support, a new Research Support Officer is helping to make a real difference for local cancer patients.
He is alson interested in fracture neck of femur (hip fracture) in the elderly.
Promoting a staff service and culture with a focus on mental health in this way is hugely encouraging.
Microbiology Notes The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals.
One exception is when an assessment of the tubular reabsorption of phosphate (TRP) is required.
It is based on a snapshot of all of our staff on 31 March 2024.
Good progress is being made in tackling these waiting times.
This is extremely common and happens because the brain is still sending signals to the part that is no longer there.
This however is often performed poorly as the right equipment (a tendon hammer) is rarely available.
The Paediatric Gastroenterology Service in Gloucestershire is part of a clinical network of gastroenterology teams in the South West.
ACTH is used in the investigation of Cushing's syndrome, and in differentiating primary from secondary causes of adrenal insufficiency.
Disease is a notifiable disease.
The Trust is engaging with the public on its vision for cancer (December 2024 - February 2025) and is keen to hear your views.
When the needle is in place, press the plunger head (orange in the image above) down until the syringe is empty and the plunger head is level with the
What is it for?
When the lens is below the sensitive cornea and is on the white of the eye, it can be pinched off gently, using your finger and thumb.
This test is not suitable for patients receiving low dose methotrexate for other reasons e.g. for rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis.
If transport is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Turnaround time 2–5 days
