Tuberculin Skin Test (also known asMantoux Test, PPD Test or Mendel-Mantoux Test or Pirquet test) is a screening test done on the skin for diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB) using Purified Protein Derivative (PPD). A Positive Tuberculin skin test is an example of type 4 hypersensitivity reaction (A delayed hypersensitivity Skin reaction) that is, it is cell …
What is Graves Disease Graves Disease is an autoimmune disorder caused by autoantibodies abnormally stimulating the thyroid cells to produce excessive amount of Thyroid hormones (Thyroxine T4 and Triiodothyronine T3) leading to Hyperthyroidism with its associated signs and symptoms manifesting in many systems and organs of the body such as the eyes, skin, heart …
What is Thyroid Function Test? Thyroid Function Test is a type of Thyroid test that is done to ascertain or assess the thyroid function; it is also referred to as the Thyroid Profile Test. It helps to show if the thyroid cells are producing the required amount of Thyroid hormones. When the thyroid …
How many years of school to become a Medical Doctor The number of years it takes to study Medicine and Surgery in Nigeria is 6 years. You will spend 3 years learning Medical courses of normal body functions in Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry; and another 3 years to study the abnormal functions in …
What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is the manifestation of an underactive thyroid due to a deficiency in the circulating levels of thyroid hormones. Hypothyroidism symptoms and signs occur in many systems of the body and could also occur in Newborn children in this case, it leads to a condition known as Cretinism characterized by neurologic …
Compare and Contrast Graves disease vs Hashimotos Thyroiditis: Differences and Similarities Graves disease and Hashimotos Thyroiditis may be confusing when you do not know the differences between them. I will compare and contrast Hashimoto thyroiditis and Graves disease to help you understand them. I will use their causes, symptoms, signs, ultrasound scan findings and Treatment modalities. …
What is Hashimotos Thyroiditis Disease? Hashimotos Thyroiditis is an Autoimmune disorder whereby the body produces antibodies against itself that leads to the destruction of the Thyroid gland thereby causing a Thyroid Disease known as Thyrotoxicosis in the early phase of Hashimotos Thyroiditis or Hypothyroidism in the late phase. Hashimotos Thyroiditis is also known as Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis. …
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus definition Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a form of Diabetes Mellitus that is also known as Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM). There are different types of Diabetes Mellitus that may occur in Children, Adults and Pregnant Women. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus results from resistance to the action of insulin on …