Written by: Therese C. Oyales Edited and Reviewed by Reuben J C. Los Baños, Ph.D. A histopathologist diagnoses diseases after careful examination of a tissue sample. They track the disease’s progression by looking for abnormal changes in the cells. Cancer cells, infections, and inflammations are the kinds of abnormalities histopathologists check for. Histopathologists do not work alone. They work in a multidisciplinary team. This team documents, processes, or examines the patient’s samples (biopsy). They also meet with other physicians to discuss the findings. Some healthcare professionals they work with include: These healthcare workers… Read More

Written by Kyle Peter Josh Bernaldez Deluvio Edited and Reviewed by Reuben J C. Los Baños, Ph.D. Try to picture an airport with a control tower. Through observation, you can see several airplanes. You can see them arriving and departing in an organized and systematic manner. Why? This is because of the airport’s control tower. It navigates planes by directing them when to take off and land. Now, the airport’s control tower functions in a similar manner to the cell’s nucleus. The cell’s nucleus coordinates several activities of the cell. This includes… Read More

Written by Yara Patrice Formento Edited and Reviewed by Reuben J C. Los Baños, Ph.D. Angina pectoris, or angina, is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. It is not a disease, but it is a symptom of underlying cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease (CAD). Angina manifests when the myocardium does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina occurs either when the heart is pumping hard or at rest, depending on the severity of the underlying factor. Mayo Clinic describes angina as squeezing, pressure, tightness, and burning in the… Read More

Written by Paige Fernandez Edited and Reviewed by Reuben J C. Los Baños, Ph.D. Your arteries supply blood and oxygen to your heart muscle. The obstruction of your arteries results in Myocardial Infarction (MI). It is also known as a heart attack. Unattended can cause severe cardiac damage and even death. You can recognize symptoms earlier once you know the early warning signs of MI. Early identification and treatment are critical for decreasing the severity of MI. Heart attacks are the most significant cause of mortality globally. Nonetheless, many people can avoid these… Read More

Written by Chelsea Oaminal Edited and Reviewed by Reuben J C. Los Baños, Ph.D. The endoplasmic reticulum is one of the cell’s many organelles that are vital to its processes and overall function. It has two components, the smooth endoplasmic reticulum and the rough endoplasmic reticulum, both of which serve different purposes to the cell. The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) gets its name from the ribosomes that are studded all over its surface. It is composed of long and flattened structures called cisternae, which increase its surface area. These tubules are where the… Read More

Written by Alexa Mae C. Niez Edited and Reviewed by Reuben J C. Los Baños, Ph.D. Ever wonder what you are made of? What components underlie your body? Well, you’re in luck, as we will tackle these topics, specifically Cells. As stated in the cell theory, these are present all over your body as this is an essential functional unit of all living organisms. Cells are microscopic, surrounded by a membrane which encloses the cytoplasm within. As we go through this article, we will learn more about these tiny units that comprise your… Read More

Written by Sam Gabriel Escueta Edited and Reviewed by Dr. Reuben J C. Los Baños, Ph.D. Software is used to operate computers to do specific tasks. It mainly automizes people’s work to make their jobs more efficient. They are computer programs that perform specific functions on a computer. Different kinds of it are used for various functions. Below are some examples of different kinds of software: How does software help people of different disciplines? Software helps people mainly through automation. It automizes the work that people do, making it more efficient. It allows… Read More

Written by Sophia Calumpang Edited and Reviewed by Dr. Reuben J C. Los Baños, Ph.D. Today’s genomics produces a large amount of data. As labs face more data, new rules, and technology, they must update how they manage information. A LIMS tool helps you organize samples and data while following rules. If manual tasks cause mistakes or delays in tracking samples, a LIMS can make it easier and more accurate. Also, it makes it easy to keep records and create reports, which reduces mistakes and speeds up the work. It has many… Read More

Written by Franchezka Samia Teves Reviewed by Reuben J C. Los Baños, Ph.D. Laboratory Information System (LIS) is a healthcare software solution. The system deals with processing, recording, and storing patient data. It allows providers and laboratory professionals to have quality control and enhanced workflow. LIS is used in an array of laboratory work that requires data. This includes receiving and tracking test orders and transmitting results to an EHR. An Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a digital record of a patient’s medical details. This records the medical history, physical examination, investigation, and… Read More

Written by Jeanne Lourdes S. Subrado Reviewed by Dr. Reuben J C. Los Baños, Ph.D. In today’s digital age, information systems now handle tasks we used to do by hand. These systems store, collect, process, and disseminate information through computer-based tools. As you read this article, your device is an information system designed to access data like this easily! These systems aim to aid in processing data more efficiently than manual methods. For instance, the machine you see at the cashier counter helps process the customer’s total payment, leading to quick accommodation… Read More