D-Dimer
Does this test have other names? Fragment D-dimer, fibrin degradation fragment What is this test? This is a blood test to look for a substance called D-dimer. This test is…
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Bites and Stings: Animals
All animal bites need to be correctly cleaned, and most need treatment based on the type and severity of the wound. Whether the bite is from a family pet or…
Calculating a Due Date
A typical pregnancy lasts, on average, 280 days, or 40 weeks—starting with the first day of the last normal menstrual period as day 1. An estimated due date can be…
Dacryocystorhinostomy
What is DCR? Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is a type of surgery to create a new tear drain between your eyes and nose. You may need this surgery if your own tear…
Bites
Bites
Biting
Children who bite others cause a great deal of concern for the parents. The parents of the child who has been bitten are also usually very concerned about infection. Biting…
Campylobacter Infection in Children
What is Campylobacter infection in children? Campylobacter infection is a mild to serious digestive illness. It is caused by bacteria. It’s also called campylobacteriosis. Symptoms often include cramping, diarrhea, belly pain, and fever.…
Deamidated Gliadin Antibody
Does this test have other names? Deamidated gliadin peptide antibodies, DGP, DGP-AGA, DGP IgA and IgG What is this test? This test looks for the level of deamidated gliadin antibodies…
Bites and Stings: Insects
No matter how careful you are about animals in your home, or how much care you take when you are outdoors, animal and insect bites and stings are sometimes unavoidable.…
Campylobacter Culture (Stool)
Does this test have other names? Stool sample exam, fecal (poop) smear What is this test? This test looks for harmful bacteria in a culture sample from a bowel movement…