The urease breath test (UBT) is a test for diagnosing the presence of a bacterium, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in the stomac1. H. pylori causes inflammation, ulcers, and atrophy of the stomach. The test also may be used to demonstrate that H. pylori has been eliminated by treatment with antibiotics. Indications: The uresae breath […]
What is Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma? Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC), a rare tumor of the head and neck, originates in the nasopharynx. It is more prevalent in Southeast Asia and often linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Recently, increasing number of NPC cases are being diagnosed in Kenya. Key Points/Summary NPC is distinct in its occurrence, causes, and
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Brain tumors are abnormal growths of cells in the brain that can be either cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign)123. They can originate in the brain (primary brain tumors) or spread from other parts of the body (secondary or metastatic brain tumors)124.Key points: Prevalence and incidence: Risk factors: Diagnosis: Treatment and management: The prognosis for brain tumors
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