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Salmonella  is a genus of bacteria that includes various species, many of which can cause food poisoning and other illnesses in humans. Detecting Salmonella in clinical or food samples often involves a combination of biochemical and molecular tests.  Biochemical tests can help identify the presence of Salmonella by examining specific metabolic reactions and characteristics of the bacteria. Here are some commonly used biochemical tests for Salmonella detection: Read Also: -  What Is The Difference Between Good And Bad Cholesterol? -  List Of Some Medical Tests And Abbreviation - Six Keys Reasons Knowing Your Genotypes Matter Gram Staining : While not specific to Salmonella, Gram staining can be an initial step to differentiate between Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Salmonella is Gram-negative. Triple Sugar Iron (TSI) Agar Test : Salmonella typically produces an acid  (yellow) butt and alkaline (red) slant with or without the production of gas. The *H2S* (hydrogen
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Whitney Houston’s mother and Grammy-winning singer, Cissy Houston dies at 91

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Cissy Houston, acclaimed soul singer and mother of pop icon Whitney Houston, has died at the age of 91. Houston, a two-time Grammy winner who sang backup for Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley,  died  in her New Jersey home while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, her daughter-in-law Pat Houston told The Associated Press. The acclaimed gospel singer was surrounded by her family. “Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We lost the matriarch of our family,” Pat Houston said in a statement. She said her mother-in-law’s contributions to popular music and culture are “unparalleled.” “Mother Cissy has been a strong and towering figure in our lives. A woman of deep faith and conviction, who cared greatly about family, ministry, and community. Her more than seven-decade career in music and entertainment will remain at the forefront of our hearts.” A church performer from an early age, Houston was part of a family gospel act before breaking through in popular music in the 1960s as
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Quackery: Fake Laboratory Results from another Diagnostic Centers Surface

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After seven (7) days of the ZROF Diagnostic Center Malete Kwara state  fake Laboratory result surfaced, two (2) other fake Laboratory results surfaced online on the 24th September, these latest laboratory results were from Bliss Scan & Diagnostic Services, Adamawa state, and Coremedic Diagnostic Centre, Anambra state, the laboratory result were dated 23rd September, 2024 and 20th September 2024, respectively. Eagles Eye Update , therefore call the attentions of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria (AMLSN), Association of Medical Laboratory Technicians and Assistants of Nigeria (AMELTAN) and their professional body, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), to stand firm in fighting against quackery and fake results from Medical Laboratories. The results below:
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What Is the Difference Between Good and Bad Cholesterol?

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Cholesterol, a waxy substance that builds in the arteries is not completely harmful, despite its reputation for being bad for you. In fact, some of it can even improve your health when consumed in the right amounts.  There are two types: high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). As a general rule, HDL is considered “good” cholesterol, while LDL is considered “bad.” This is because HDL carries cholesterol to your liver, where it can be removed from your bloodstream before it builds up in your arteries. LDL, on the other hand, takes cholesterol directly to your arteries. This can result in atherosclerosis, a plaque buildup that can even cause heart attack and stroke. Read Also: MonkeyPox Overview   Extremely Rare Blood Type Discovered   Scientific Reason Why Body Count Matters  Triglycerides make up the third component of cholesterol and act as unused calories that are stored as fat in the blood. Eating more calories than you burn can cause triglycerid
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Quackery: Fake Laboratory Result from Diagnostic Center Surface

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In an attempt to join force with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), to combat quackery in Nigeria Health services and Medical Laboratory in particular, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria (AMLSN), Kwara state chapter had uncovered a false result from a diagnostic center in the state. The said laboratory result from ZROF Diagnostic Center, Malete, Kwara state , dated 5th July , 2024, surfaced online on the 18th September, 2024, and the Kwara state chapter of AMLSN, swings into action by visiting the diagnostic center. Following the visit, the state chairman of AMLSN released a Briefing on the 20th and discussed there findings. The Discoveries and Resolutions were outlined in the Briefing below: BRIEFING ON THE VISIT OF AMLSN KWARA STATE BRANCH TO ZROF DIAGNOSTICS CENTER, MALETE. AMLSN Kwara State Branch led by the State Chairman visited the Center today Friday 20th September, 2024 based on the erroneous laboratory result
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15 days ultimatum: NANNM relaxed ultimatum

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Following the expiration of the 15 days ultimatum issued by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to the Federal Government, NANNM had released another circular. In the two (2) paged circular with reference number NANNM/ADM/41/VOL.VI/20, dated 14 September, 2024 and signed by the Deputy General Secretary, Elder Otaru Daniel Shaibu, with the title: RE: A NOTICE OF 15 DAYS ULTIMATUM: DECISION OF NEC , illustrated the part played by the NEC-in-session of NANNM towards the reopening of the verification portal , which was one of the five (5) issues raised my NANNM. Following the time bound on the other issues, NANNM urges his members to give the ministry of health, some times to implement the other requests, thereby relaxed the ultimatum. The Circular Reads: Recall that the Association issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health on 2nd September, 2024, REF: NANNM/FED/01/VOL.XVI/64, as directed by the NEC-in- session of 28th & 29th Au
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China's Huawei unveils triple-folding phone with hefty price tag

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Chinese tech giant Huawei's new trifold phone Huawei Mate XT is displayed during its launch day at a Huawei store in eastern China's Zhejiang province on September 10, 2024. (Photo by AFP) Chinese tech giant Huawei on Tuesday unveiled the world's first triple-folding phone at more than three times the price of the newest iPhone, hours after its US competitor lifted the curtain on its own new handset built for AI. The Mate XT was officially launched in a keynote presentation by Huawei executive Richard Yu at the firm's headquarters in the southern city of Shenzhen. Originally designed as a premium phone for a niche audience, more than three million people registered interest in buying the Mate XT ahead of its launch. The gadget officially goes on sale on September 20, with prices beginning at an eye-watering $2,800 -- over three times more than the new iPhone 16. Advertised in a sleek red and gold design, the phone can transform into a 10.2 inch (26 centimetre) tablet an
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