Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in Newborns- How Newborn Screening Tests Can Detect It?
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a genetic disorder that affects the adrenal glands’ ability to produce certain hormones, particularly cortisol and aldosterone. Further, 95 % CAH cases are due to 21-Hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD) which is responsible for the conversion of 17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) to cortisol. If CAH is left undetected or poorly managed, it can lead…
Introducing Auto Contrast Enhancement Technology to replace Grids for Special Applications
We, at Kiran Medical Systems have spent more than three decades on research and development in the field of X-Rays, with extensive specialization in image enhancement techniques. Kiran provides a complete range of anti-scatter grids, which includes Standard Grids, Digital Grids, Bucky Grids and Circular Grids. As a frontrunner in research & development of advanced…
All You Need to Know About Breast Self-Examination!
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide impacting millions of women every year. Breast self-examination is a useful and important tool to detect changes in breasts to bring into the doctor’s attention. Breast Self-Exam (BSE) is a personal physical test, where women are required to palpate their breasts to check for lumps.…