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...

"Don't eat goat satay, there's a lot of cholesterol there.” We Indonesians might heard this so often. This is based on lots of information indicates cholesterol is the main cause of heart disease or stroke. # sahabatpramita, cholesterol is not always bad. In reasonable amounts, cholesterol plays essential role for us. Cholesterol is a fat produced by the body. Cholesterol can also be obtained from animal foods. Cholesterol helps the body produce vitamin D, hormones, and bile acids to di...

ECG (Electrocardiogram) and treadmill test (also known as exercise stress test) are two different diagnostic tests that are used to assess heart function and detect any abnormalities. Here are the main differences between the two:   1. Purpose: ECG is primarily used to detect and diagnose heart rhythm abnormalities or arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia. Treadmill test, on the other hand, is used to evaluate the response of the heart to exercise, detect coro...

Ultrasound is a crucial tool in monitoring the health and development of a fetus during pregnancy. It uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the baby and the uterus, allowing doctors to check for any abnormalities or potential complications. One of the most important uses of ultrasound is to determine the due date of the baby. This is done by measuring the size of the fetus and comparing it to standard growth charts. Knowing the due date is important for planning prenatal ca...