Breast cancer diagnosis combines clinical assessment, imaging and tissue examination. Explore how biochemistry and specialist laboratory tests support safe, personalised care.
Nigella sativa L.: What Does the Science Say About Black Seed?
What does research say about Nigella sativa, or black seed? Explore clinical reviews, thymoquinone, laboratory markers, safety and evidence appraisal for Biomedical Scientists.
E450 Diphosphates and Bakery Additives: Health Effects, Kidney Function and Laboratory Tests
E450 diphosphates are commonly used as raising agents in bakery products. This evidence-based guide explains how they work, what happens to phosphate after ingestion, why kidney function matters, and how clinical laboratory tests assess phosphate, calcium and mineral metabolism.
Acute Kidney Injury: Creatinine, GFR and AKI Staging Explained for Biomedical Scientists
Understand how creatinine measurement, GFR interpretation and AKI staging support laboratory assessment, with worked examples and practical learning points for Biomedical Scientists completing their IBMS portfolios.
How Laboratory Tests Distinguish Bacterial from Viral Infections
Explore how culture, PCR, CRP, procalcitonin and newer host-response tests help distinguish bacterial from viral infections, while supporting safer antibiotic use and antimicrobial stewardship.
A Day in the Life of a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist
Discover what a typical day looks like for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in the NHS—from sample testing to analyser checks and patient-impacting results.
IBMS CEP in Training
A practical overview of the IBMS CEP in Training for Biomedical Scientists who support students, trainees, portfolio candidates and workplace learning.
IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma
An overview of the IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma for experienced Biomedical Scientists considering advanced specialist practice, reflection and career development.
Diabetes Insipidus and Copeptin
An educational clinical biochemistry article on AVP deficiency, AVP resistance, copeptin testing, osmolality and patient safety in water balance disorders.