by msalty | Oct 22, 2025 | Clinical Skills, Pathology
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder, affecting 5–15% of reproductive-aged women (Joham et al., 2016). It is characterized by hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and often obesity. While much of the research on PCOS has focused on...
by msalty | Oct 15, 2025 | Clinical Skills, Pathology
Lactation professionals often encounter infants with neonatal jaundice. A subset of these cases involves a positive direct Coombs test, indicating an immune-related cause of jaundice due to blood-type incompatibility. Understanding this scenario is key to supporting...
by msalty | Oct 8, 2025 | Clinical Skills, Pathology
Newborn jaundice (neonatal hyperbilirubinemia) is a common condition, affecting up to 60–80% of infants in the first week of life (Kemper et al., 2022). It manifests as a yellowing of the skin/eyes due to elevated bilirubin. For lactation professionals, understanding...
