Razi Brown The sun supplies all the energy needed by every living thing and this energy is used for growth, reproduction, digestion, movement and metabolism. Energy is trapped by plants to produce its own food (sugar) through a process called photosynthesis before it is transferred to animals who eat plants. This is the beginning …
Fast food are not just locally made junk food; some fast food are prepared in a very healthy and attractive way. If you have been wondering what exactly are fast food, you might have even come across one outlet near you and may not have considered that it was a fast food …
Chaparral biomes in ecology cut across five continents of the world, this biome is similar to the desert biome because of its hot and dry climates. Fire is one of the major occurrences in chaparral forest; this fire outbreak normally occurs due to frequent lightning strikes. However, the fire is essential in …
What is Barium Meal? Barium meal is a procedure that helps in the diagnosis of different disease conditions. This technique makes use of a medium known as “Barium”, which serves as the contrast that helps to outline the intestinal tract up to the level of the small intestine (follow through) as against …
What is Barium Enema Test? A barium Enema study is used to detect and locate abnormalities along the colon or Large intestines. It is a procedure that makes use of a contrast medium, Barium, in order to make the large intestine visible on x-ray film. Use of Barium Enema to study conditions of …
What is a Plain Abdominal X-ray? Plain abdominal X-ray is a radiographic assessment of the abdomen without the use of a contrast medium. Contrast abdominal x-ray such as in Barium swallow and Barium Meal and Barium Enema requires the use of Barium as the contrast; in Plain x ray of the abdomen, no contrast is used. There are …
Abnormal Features seen in Plain X-Ray of the Abdomen This will explain and analyze the abnormal conditions that can be diagnosed with Plain X-Ray of the Abdomen. The normal plain abdominal x ray findings have been described and you may want to check it before reading the abnormal findings. Pneumoperitoneum Free air within the …
Computed Tomography Scanning (CT SCAN) Computed tomography is not as readily available as ultrasound, it is costly and is often a second line investigation. It is however the imaging of choice in abdominal trauma and for staging tumours. It is used for the following disease conditions. Uses of CT SCAN in diagnosis …