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Phlebotomy Training Blog

18 Nov

Posted at 08:00h in Health & Wellness

Have you ever felt dizzy or faint upon standing, experienced a rapid heartbeat, or struggled with unusual tiredness? These can all be signs of something called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS for short. It's a condition that affects many people – up to three...

13 Nov

Posted at 08:00h in Health & Wellness

Once confined to the realms of space exploration, red light therapy has transitioned from healing astronauts to a sought-after treatment on Earth. This innovative therapy, also known as photobiomodulation or low-level light therapy, uses specific wavelengths of light to repair cells. It's more than just...

11 Nov

Posted at 08:00h in Health & Wellness

Imagine going for a routine blood test and discovering that, according to standard tests, you aren't A, B, AB, or O. It sounds like science fiction, right? But for a small number of people, it's a reality. Let us introduce the Bombay phenotype. Named after the...

06 Nov

Posted at 08:00h in Health & Wellness, News

When it comes to heart attacks, one type called STEMI is particularly serious. It happens when a crucial heart artery suddenly gets blocked, and it can be life-threatening. But there's an interesting twist – an old Chinese remedy called Tongxinluo might have a role to...

30 Oct

Posted at 08:00h in History

When we hear the name Dracula, many of us picture a charming vampire thanks to Bram Stoker's book. But the real-life inspiration for Dracula was a man named Vlad the Impaler. He was nothing like the suave vampire we know from fiction. Vlad III, also...

28 Oct

Posted at 08:00h in Fun, Health & Wellness

In the field of medicine, there are some conditions that are incredibly puzzling and rare. Even experienced healthcare experts find them baffling. These are known as mysterious disorders that make it hard for us to grasp how the human body works. Let's dive into some...

23 Oct

Posted at 08:00h in Fun, Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy is a super important job in healthcare. It's when skilled people take your blood for medical reasons, like checking your health or helping others by donating blood. But have you ever noticed how they show this in movies, TV, or books? They can show...

21 Oct

Posted at 08:00h in Fun

Forensic science is like a detective’s best friend, helping to solve crimes and bring justice to those who need it. One exciting part of forensic science is blood pattern analysis. So, what is blood pattern analysis? It’s a fascinating mix of biology, physics, and detective skills...

16 Oct

Posted at 08:00h in Health & Wellness, News

Have you ever noticed that you crave certain foods, like chocolate or carbs, right before your period? A new study has uncovered a fascinating connection between these cravings and something called "insulin sensitivity." Let's break it down in simpler terms. What Is Insulin Sensitivity? Think of insulin...