The macrolides are a group of antimicrobial drugs that work by preventing the formation of bacterial proteins. In most organisms this action inhibits ...
The bone scintigram It is a special imaging study that allows determining the presence of abnormalities in the skeleton. It uses nuclear medicine tech...
The appendectomy It consists of a surgical intervention aimed at the removal of the inflamed cecal appendix. This procedure is performed as an emergen...
The capillary puncture it is an alternative way to collect blood samples. There are several anatomical sites where this type of puncture can be perfor...
The thoracentesis is a surgical technique in which the chest is punctured to evacuate fluid or drain trapped air. From greek thorako ("Chest") and keh...
The chronotanatdiagnosis It is a specialty of forensic sciences whose objective is to estimate the approximate time in which a death occurred. Althoug...
The vasoactive drugs They are a group of drugs that are used to increase blood pressure or the speed at which a person's heart beats. In general, it i...
The portal system It is a type of specialized circulation that connects two anatomical structures in order to transport specific substances beyond nut...
The urease test The breath test is a specific test to indirectly detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori in the gastric mucosa. This microorganism ...
