Dear #sahabatpramita, you might have heard of HDL and LDL cholesterol, right? But, what are the differences? Let's discuss in a fun and easy way! HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol is the "good cholesterol". HDL helps to transport cholesterol from the body to the liver to be processed and disposed of, maintaining cholesterol balance in the body. High levels of HDL are considered good for heart health. On the other hand, LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol is the "bad choleste...

Acute Respiratory Tract Infection (ARTI) is a disease that can be caused by air pollution. Air pollution is increasing, so we need to know how to diagnose ARIs caused by air pollution. Here are some laboratory examination points that can help us address this issue: 1. Blood test: Blood examination can indicate the presence of infection in our body. This test can help the doctor determine whether our ARIs are caused by air pollution or bacterial infection. 2. Sputum test: The sputum test in...

Getting to know EEG Hey, #sahabatpramita! Let's talk about EEG examination. Do you know that EEG stands for Electroencephalogram? How cool is that name!  Well, actually EEG is a test that can measure electrical activity in our brain. Why do we need EEG? This examination can help doctors to diagnose epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other neurological problems. In addition, EEG can also be used to monitor brain activity during sleep, or even to observe the effects of therapy on brain disorders. ...

Transvaginal Ultrasound, What's It For? This time we're gonna talk about the benefits and preparation for a transvaginal ultrasound examination. Don't worry, no need to be nervous! Let's dive in!  Firstly, let's discuss the benefits. Transvaginal ultrasound is a procedure performed to visualize the reproductive organs in the body, such as the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. This examination is important for detecting health issues like cysts, polyps, endometriosis, or any structural a...

Liver Function Tests: Understanding ALT Liver function tests are a group of blood tests that are used to evaluate the health of your liver. One of the most important tests in this group is the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test. ALT is an enzyme that is found primarily in the liver, but also in smaller amounts in other tissues such as the kidneys, heart, and muscles. ALT is an important enzyme that helps to metabolize amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. When liver cell...

Hi friends! Today, we're going to talk about having many ultrasound scans during pregnancy. Is it safe? What are the effects? Ultrasound scans are like a small window to see our baby inside the womb, cool right? Some pregnant women may have many ultrasound scans to check the baby's development and health. But it's important to know the effects. In many cases, regular ultrasound scans under a doctor's supervision are safe. Ultrasound scans usually don't emit high radiation that is dangero...