Panel technicians work on electrical panels, including low voltage switchgear and specialty panels like solar panels. They assemble electrical components, wire panels, and need to understand electrical standards and compliance issues. Physical ability is also important. As technology advances, panel technicians need to stay current with the latest developments through continuing education. A panel technician […]
Panel reactive antibodies (PRA) are created by the body to attack foreign tissue, and can be triggered by blood transfusions, transplants, and pregnancy. PRA levels are important to monitor in kidney transplant candidates, as high levels can make it difficult to find a matched donor and increase the risk of organ rejection. Immunoadsorption and plasmapheresis […]
A blood panel, also known as a complete blood count, is a test used to assess overall health and screen for various ailments. It includes white and red blood cell counts, platelet counts, and measures hemoglobin and packed cell volume. The test is often done as part of a routine medical checkup or to diagnose […]
An open panel HMO allows doctors to participate in the program through an independent practice association, giving them the freedom to see patients not connected to the HMO. This structure was not part of the original design of HMOs, which assigned patients to specific physicians. Open panel HMOs began appearing in the 1980s and 1990s, […]
