Importance of iron- Iron balance is essential for life. The deficiency of iron is the depletion of total-body iron. As the largest amount of iron is consumed for hemoglobin (Hb) synthesis, anemia is an evident sign of iron deficiency. Iron…
Introduction to tuberculosis- TB involves the pathogenesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. It comes with a complex course including potential long latency periods, unrecognized re-infections, asymptomatic disease onset, lengthy treatment with multiple drugs. It is also associated with a widespread problem of drug…
Introduction- Face yoga, or facial exercise, is one of the non invasive ways to improve ones appearance and wellness. These are a potential natural alternative to Botox, fillers, skincare products, and other cosmetic treatments. Skin aging is influenced by…
What is a head injury? An event of blow to the head, a laceration of the scalp or head, or altered consciousness. Prevalence of head injury fatalities- Motorcyclists account for 23% of global road traffic deaths. Around half of fatalities…
Introduction – Bell’s palsy is named after a Scottish anatomist, Sir Charles Bell. It is the most common acute mono-neuropathy which affects a single nerve, causing facial nerve weakness/ paralysis. Bell’s palsy is a rapid unilateral facial nerve paralysis which…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)- Autism is a developmental disorder characterised by social and communication impairments. Children with ASD show rigid and repetitive patterns of behaviour. Asperger Syndrome- This term is used for individuals with autistic characteristics but not the accompanying…
The impact of Dental hygiene- Dental hygiene is an important aspect of our daily lives. Non compliance with dental hygiene, acts as a major barrier to prevent dental issues. Good oral hygiene takes only minimal minutes per day and if…
History and Overview of pilates- Joseph pilates is the founder of Pilates. He created an exercise method to strengthen his frail body. During the latter part of World War I, Pilates served as an orderly in a hospital to therapeutically…
Introduction- Let us have a look at the actual scenario of the problem of breast cancer in our country. The problem is definitely on the rise. In this article, lets understand the high risk factors, detection, diagnosis, treatment facilities along…
An introduction to IBS- IBS affects the gastrointestinal system. Presence of abdominal pain and altered bowel habit, with diarrhea, constipation or both constitutes IBS. IBS is diagnosed clinically as there is no biomarker found. It is usually misdiagnosed or poorly…