What should you consider when using a balance?
The balance is used to measure the mass of a body or substance or also their weight, since between mass and weight there is a well defined relationship.
How to use your automatic pipette correctly?
Pipettes are widely used equipment in clinical and research laboratories. They are used to supply very exact amounts of fluids.
The autoclave: an essential element
The autoclave is a device designed to sterilize contaminated material and media, in order to reliably eliminate microorganisms that would otherwise be present in objects that are used in diagnostic, treatment or research activities in hospitals and laboratories health institutions
What are microtomes and what are they for?
The microtomes are cutting instruments for the preparation of preparations that are used in microscopy. To meet the high demands of such preparations, the microtomes allow extremely thin cuts.
The incubators: an ideal atmosphere
The incubator is a device that uses various means of heat transfer and environmental control, to obtain conditions under which specialized laboratory procedures can be performed. In general, they have a system of electrical resistances that are controlled by devices such as thermostats or microprocessed controls.
Vitamin B12 deficiency: How to evaluate and treat it?
The prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency (B12) is approximately 6-12% in people <60 years, and around 17% in all adults with macrocytic anemia. However, the elderly, pregnant women and vegans are more susceptible to B12 deficiency, so there should be a higher index of suspicion in populations that have suggestive symptoms and signs.
Fundamentals of Laser Urology
The laser, a light amplification device by stimulated radiation emission, is a device capable of transforming other energies into electromagnetic radiation by emitting light beams of different wavelengths.
How to calibrate a thermocycler?
Calibrating the thermal cyclers is an important process to take care of them. That is why all points of view must be clear to calibrate one of them.
LED lamps: revolutionizing operating room lighting
One of the most relevant elements to perform efficient and quality work within an operating room is lighting, and is decisive not only for the surgeon but for the entire work team and during any type of procedure or work performed there.