Respiratory Tract Infections
Respiratory Tract Infections The winter season is now upon us here in the northern hemisphere. As with each winter season, respiratory tract infections (RTIs) have begun to emerge. RTIs are the leading cause of death in childhood and the fourth most
National Diabetes Month
National Diabetes Month Diabetes is a chronic disease characterised by insulin resistance either due to the pancreas’s inability to produce enough insulin or due to the body’s inability to use the insulin it produces effectively. Insulin is the hormone that is
Men’s Health Testing
Men’s Health Testing This June, Biorex Diagnostics are focusing on Men’s Health Testing for Men’s Health Week (12th – 18th June 2023). Regular health screening for men is vital to aid in the early detection of several diseases, including: diabetes, heart
Make May Purple For Stroke
Make May Purple For Stroke Biorex Diagnostics are supporting Make May Purple for Stroke. Stroke is the result of a clot in a blood vessel leading to the brain, suddenly blocking or diminishing the blood supply to part of the brain. When
Blood Grouping
Blood Grouping One of the most frequently performed clinical procedures to aid in improving tissue oxygen delivery in hospitalised patients in red blood cell (RBC) transfusion. Cross-matching is a mandatory test to meet the clinical needs of RBC transfusion through the
The Importance of Diagnostic Testing
The Importance of Diagnostic Testing Healthcare starts with and depends on diagnostics, whether it’s cancer, diabetes, infectious diseases or serious health threats, diagnostics are at the front and centre. Diagnostics enable physicians and clinicians to gather the precise information to aid
Renal Testing
Renal Testing Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has continued to burden the global population as illustrated through its increasing contribution to mortality and morbidity rates and the associated financial costs. In Europe, it is estimated that CKD accounts for 1.3% of total
The Importance of HIV Testing
The Importance of HIV Testing In 2021, 1.5 million people became newly infected with HIV, bringing the grand total of people living with HIV to 38.4 million. Of this, 36.7 million are adults, aged 15 years and older, and 1.7 million
Love Your Liver
Love Your Liver This January, Biorex Diagnostics are supporting Love Your Liver Month. Did you know that “9 in 10 cases of liver disease could be prevented” 1? There are various types of hepatic disease which are caused by various factors, including:
Influenza Co-Infection in COVID-19 Patients
Influenza Co-Infection in COVID-19 Patients Caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a major public health burden which can be devastating 1. Influenza on the other hand remains as one of the