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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsPancreatic Elastase Test: Assessing pancreatic function
The pancreas is a vital organ responsible for both digestive enzyme production and hormone regulation (like insulin). When pancreatic function…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsCeliac Disease Blood Tests: What do they measure?
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals. Diagnosing it accurately requires a multifaceted…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsHelicobacter pylori Stool Antigen Test: Accuracy and usage
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium that infects the stomach and duodenum, often leading to gastritis, peptic ulcers, and…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsCholangioscopy: Direct visualization of bile ducts
Cholangioscopy is a relatively modern endoscopic technique allowing for direct visualization of the biliary ducts – the network of tubes…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsFine-Needle Aspiration (FNA) in GI diagnostics: Procedure and uses
Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure used to collect cells from suspicious areas within the gastrointestinal (GI)…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsEndoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR): Removing abnormal tissues
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) is a sophisticated technique used to remove abnormal tissues from the lining of the digestive tract…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsLiver Biopsy: When and why it’s performed
A liver biopsy is a procedure used to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. It’s a valuable…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsAnoscopy and Proctoscopy: Examining the lower rectum
Anoscopy and proctoscopy are diagnostic procedures used to examine the lower rectum and anus for abnormalities. These examinations play a…