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Reading the PT, APTT and related coagulation tests.
PT = extrinsic (warfarin); APTT = intrinsic (heparin).
Neoplasia: Benign vs Malignant
The features that separate a benign growth from a cancer.
Thrombosis & Virchow's Triad
Pathological clot formation inside an intact blood vessel.
Amyloidosis
Extracellular deposition of misfolded 'amyloid' protein that damages organs.
Tumour Markers
Substances (often in blood) associated with particular cancers.
Tumour Grading & Staging
How the aggressiveness and spread of a cancer are described.
Interpreting a Full Blood Count
Reading the complete blood count to spot common problems.