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	<title type="text">Lab Guru - Medical information for laymen</title>
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	<updated>2009-07-01T10:11:54Z</updated>
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Serum Bilirubin and its importance in diagnosis]]></title>
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		<updated>2009-07-01T10:11:54Z</updated>
		<published>2009-07-01T10:11:54Z</published>
		<category scheme="http://www.labguru.org" term="Lab Tests" />		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Bilirubin is a waste product in our body. It is formed from haemoglobin and circulates(attached to plasma albumin) in low concentration in blood. Determination of serum bilirubin is significant in the diagnosis of various types of jaundice.
The formula of bilirubin is C33H36O6N4. Chemically Bilirubin contains the chain of four pyrrol groups, one molecule contains ten [...]]]></summary>
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Phosphatases in human body]]></title>
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		<updated>2008-12-06T04:30:00Z</updated>
		<published>2008-12-06T04:30:00Z</published>
		<category scheme="http://www.labguru.org" term="Lab Tests" />		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Phosphatasesare enzymes belonging to the class called hydrolases. They catalyse the hydrolysis of monophosphoric esters with the formation of alcohol and phosphate ion. The reaction is of great importance in several body processes. Phosphatases of diagnostic importance are of two types, alkaline phosphatase and acid phosphatase. Alkaline phosphatase shows maximum activity in alkaline medium at [...]]]></summary>
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Uric acid tests in human body]]></title>
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		<updated>2008-11-10T16:55:02Z</updated>
		<published>2008-11-10T16:55:02Z</published>
		<category scheme="http://www.labguru.org" term="Lab Tests" />		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Uric acid is the end product of the metabolism of substances called Purines. Purines are present in nucleic acid found in the molecule of nucleoproteins in our system. So uric acid is formed from nucleoprotein metabolism and also from the metabolism of Purines contained in the food taken. Uric acid can form monobasic and dibasic [...]]]></summary>
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Breast cancer and silicon breast implants]]></title>
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		<updated>2008-11-07T08:34:40Z</updated>
		<published>2008-11-07T08:34:40Z</published>
		<category scheme="http://www.labguru.org" term="Medical News" />		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[A recent clinical study in Netherlands have found evidence of relation between a rare form of breast cancer and silicon breast implants.  This study is available on the The Journal of American Medical Associate Web site.
Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) is a rare form of breast cancer. According to the study, 5 out of 11 patients [...]]]></summary>
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Phosphorus in human body]]></title>
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		<updated>2008-11-07T07:53:15Z</updated>
		<published>2008-11-07T07:53:15Z</published>
		<category scheme="http://www.labguru.org" term="Lab Tests" />		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[After Calcium, Phosphorus is the most important mineral in human body. It is present in body fluids, cells and bones. Along with Calcium Phosphorus forms Calcium phosphate which gives strength to bones and teeth in humans. Phosphorus is also important for the function of cell membranes and metabolism.
Phosphorus(P) is widely distributed in our body. It [...]]]></summary>
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Lithium in human body &#8211; Treating depression]]></title>
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		<updated>2008-11-07T03:31:15Z</updated>
		<published>2008-11-07T03:31:15Z</published>
		<category scheme="http://www.labguru.org" term="Lab Tests" />		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lithium is a soft alkali metal with a silver color. Pure Lithium is highly reactive and is also highly inflammable. Lithium has a lot of industrial use and is widely used in primary and rechargeable batteries. So accidental ingestion of Lithium is possible.
Lithium is an element similar to Sodium and Potassium with low atomic weight. [...]]]></summary>
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Importance of calcium in human body]]></title>
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		<updated>2008-10-08T06:23:38Z</updated>
		<published>2008-10-08T06:23:38Z</published>
		<category scheme="http://www.labguru.org" term="Lab Tests" />		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Calcium (Ca) plays an important role in the building of bones and teeth in our body. Besides Calcium present  in plasma and other extracellular fluid is important for nerves and muscles. Plasma Calcium has a role in blood coagulation. Bones in your body is a large reserve of Calcium. Addition of Calcium to the bones [...]]]></summary>
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Importance of Sodium, Potassium and Chloride in human body]]></title>
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		<updated>2008-10-01T08:52:34Z</updated>
		<published>2008-10-01T08:52:34Z</published>
		<category scheme="http://www.labguru.org" term="Lab Tests" />		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Sodium, Potassium and Chloride ions in body fluid are important in keeping normal water distribution between cells, plasma and intestinal fluid. These are important due to the osmotic pressure they exert. They form the most important part of cation-anion balance in human body. Presence of sodium and potassium is highly essential for normal muscle movement. [...]]]></summary>
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Blood Cholesterol, Triglyceride and Lipid profile tests]]></title>
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		<updated>2008-09-28T10:48:06Z</updated>
		<published>2008-09-28T10:48:06Z</published>
		<category scheme="http://www.labguru.org" term="Lab Tests" />		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Cholesterol Blood Test
Cholesterol is a type of sterol. Sterols are chemically different from oils and fats but are soluble in similar solvents. It&#160; is a macro molecule and the formula&#160;&#160; of cholesterol is better expressed as C27H45OH than C27H46O. In blood, Cholesterol exists both free and as esters. Free cholesterol is about 30% and the [...]]]></summary>
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Importance of blood urea/serum Creatinine tests]]></title>
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		<updated>2008-09-20T05:09:39Z</updated>
		<published>2008-09-20T05:01:55Z</published>
		<category scheme="http://www.labguru.org" term="Lab Tests" />		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Blood Urea and Serum Creatinine are two blood tests intended to find out whether our Kidneys are functioning well.
Blood Urea
Urea is the bye-product of protein metabolism. It is excreted in urine and is converted to ammonia on contact with air, giving a foul smell to urine. Estimation of urea in blood is important for knowing [...]]]></summary>
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