An ANA blood test is used to find antinuclear antibodies that can be linked to autoimmune diseases. The test shows a positive result if fluorescent cells are observed under a microscope. A positive ...

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A potassium blood test measures the potassium level in your blood to check your general health and diagnose conditions. Potassium helps regulate important body functions like muscle contractions and ...

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A research team reports that black carbon formed during crop straw burning can significantly reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) ...