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Dr. Chathuri Weerawardana

Dr. Chauturi is an experienced writer specializing in English language and Medical Sciences, and degree holder in Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at University of Sri Jayewardenepura currently awaiting her internship.

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Double Marker Test in Antenatal Care- Preparation, Procedure, Results Interpretation

Tests & Procedures, Women

Double Marker Test in Antenatal Care – Procedure, Prep, Results Interpretation

Double marker test is a non-invasive screening investigation that is done on pregnant women. It is done in combination with…

Lifting restrictions after gallbladder surgery

Tests & Procedures

Weight Bearing After Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)

The gallbladder is an organ which stores bile and releases into the gastrointestinal tract through the biliary ducts after meals….

General, Tests & Procedures

What Happens If Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate is High?

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate can be identified as the rate at which red blood cells settle out when anticoagulated is allowed…

Tests & Procedures

Does A CT Scan Show Colon Polyps?

Computed Tomography (CT) is a radiographic imaging technique which produces cross-sectional images of the body. It is frequently used to…

General, Tests & Procedures

Risks and Side Effects of Angiogram Test

An angiogram is a radiological procedure which can be used as a diagnostic as well as a therapeutic procedure. This…

What to eat before gestational diabetes test?

General, Tests & Procedures

Eating Habits Prior To Gestational Diabetes Test

Gestational diabetes is one of the most common pregnancy-related complications among pregnant women worldwide. When a woman without diabetes, develops…

Tests & Procedures

4 Main Reasons For a False Positive HIV Test

The human immunodeficiency virus infection has become the greatest health crisis faced by the global community. It is an illness…

Tests & Procedures

What Not To Do Before A Smear Test?

Cervical cancer is prevailing cancer and it is the 4th most common cancer among women worldwide. It is also the…

Blood Tests For Kidney Infection - Prep, Procedure, Results Interpretaiton

Tests & Procedures

Blood Tests To Diagnose Kidney Infection

The kidney is one of the vital organs in the human body. It filters waste products of the blood into…

Treatment, Causes, Signs of Autism in 3 Year Old Toddlers

General

Autism In A 3 Year Old Toddler – Signs, Causes, Treatment

Autism is a spectrum of a disorder which manifests as a developmental problem in communication and behavior. It is 4…

General, Tests & Procedures

List of Foods To Avoid Before A Cholesterol Test

In cardiovascular risk assessment, the lipid profile also known as Cholesterol Test is a vital investigation and it has become…

General, Tests & Procedures

When To Take Pregnancy Test After Missed Period?

There are several methods of confirming pregnancy in a woman by checking different hormone levels. Most commonly used hormone is…