COOH) represents the protonated form of the organic acid, whereas lactate (CH₃CH (OH)COO⁻) represents its conjugated base. This compound behaves as a weak acid with a pKa of approximately 3.86. In the ...
In medicine, a person’s blood-test results are compared with the average range in a population. But results are highly individual and tightly regulated around a person’s own stable values. Changes to ...
Blood transfusions are essential for patients with cancer, sickle cell disease, and traumatic injuries, but blood supply ...
Share on Pinterest Could lab-grown blood fill an important gap in blood availability? Image credit: Frank Molter/picture alliance via Getty Images. Blood plays a vital role in the health of the body, ...
Abstract: Medical technologists are integral to public health, providing critical expertise in drug testing and blood banking. This article explores their role in ensuring accurate testing, ...
A new laboratory management system is supporting safer and more efficient blood transfusion services. The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has implemented Clinisys WinPath, a Laboratory ...