A breakthrough in the fight against TB will be followed by a disease evolution, which will dominate multitudes abnormal TB (MDR-TB) and extensively imputable TB (XDR-TB). These types of TB occur especially in people who for one reason or another fail to complete their recommended medication treatment regimen or where the quality of drugs given … Read more
Hepatitis B is a virulent virus which could incur severe liver injury. Depending on how long you have been infected and the body’s immune response, viruses such as hepatitis B can be described as two broad categories, that is, acute and chronic hepatitis B. Both of these are caused by the same virus, but they … Read more
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a lifelong condition that impacts the shape and function of red blood cells, resulting in a variety of health challenges. These sickle-shaped cells, which resemble crescents, have a tough time doing their job, leading to chronic complications. But while living with SCD can be tough, it’s important to look at … Read more
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is like the mischievous prankster of the genetic world. It’s a condition that sneaks up on red blood cells, giving them a crescent or sickle shape instead of the nice, round shape they should have. But SCD isn’t just about quirky-shaped cells. It causes real health problems that affect multiple organs, … Read more
The Importance of Vaccination for Health and Hepatitis B Vaccinations have been ranked as one of the biggest milestones in public health history. Educating the public regarding their health and well-being has made more popular, acceptance of vaccines. One such vaccine is against Hepatitis B as a consequence of a very communicable virus which is … Read more
Let’s talk about your liver—a large, reddish-brown organ that doesn’t get nearly the credit it deserves. It’s the multi-tasker of your body, quietly handling everything from detoxifying chemicals to producing bile and even storing vitamins. But there’s a villain that sometimes sneaks in and messes with this hard-working organ: Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is a … Read more
Understanding the Basics: What is Hepatitis B? Think of your liver as the pancreas’ overworked dark horse: working hard, never protesting, detoxification, aiding in the digestion and energy requirement. In this picture, a superhero attacks a villain Hepatitis B—a viral infection that is not quite easy to tussle with as the liver wasteland (One very … Read more
The understanding of health and illness is still quite reductionist – you are healthy or ill. Sociology reminds us of the dangers of this viewpoint. Our well-being is determined not only by the physical aspect but also by various social patterns and interactions or even that very social laughter and its absence. Everything from the … Read more
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that affects a significant number of people around the world. It modifies the structure of the red blood cells that are responsible for transporting oxygen to every part of the body and this results in a series of difficulties. Although the disease is of grave concern, … Read more