The glucose challenge test measures blood sugar levels in pregnant women to identify gestational diabetes. It involves drinking a sweet glucose solution and having a blood sample taken. A normal blood glucose level is below 130-140 mg/dL, and a higher level may indicate gestational diabetes. A glucose challenge test (GCT), also called an hour glucose […]
Employees who believe they were unfairly or illegally terminated have internal and legal options, including appealing through their employer or filing a lawsuit. Some companies have written procedures for appeals, while others require court action. Exceptions to at-will employment include signed employment contracts and discrimination based on protected characteristics. When an employee is fired or […]
Peremptory challenges are used by lawyers to remove potential jurors who may not be sympathetic to their side. The US has banned using them solely on the basis of race, but they can still be used based on ethnicity or gender. The main argument for their use is to eliminate juror bias, but they can […]
A bronchial challenge test is used to diagnose asthma by inducing airway constriction with drugs like methacholine or histamine, and measuring the degree of constriction with spirometry. False positives are possible, and the test can be physically taxing, so other diagnostic methods are often used. Bronchodilators can be used to confirm the diagnosis and test […]
A cause appeal is a request made by an attorney during jury selection to remove a prospective juror for a specific reason. Reasons can include relationships with those involved in the case, experiences or beliefs that may create bias, and beliefs about the law or sanctions. Jury selection aims to find a fair and suitable […]
