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MENTAL DISORDERS

INTRODUCTION  A multifaceted issue which affects the millions of people across the world are mental disorders which are also known as mental-health conditions. These conditions are complex and can affect the thoughts,feelings and behavior of an individual which makes everyday life a big challenge for everyone around that person.  They are very common and can affect anyone regardless of age,background or socioeconomic status. As per the estimation of World Health Organization,approximately 1 in 4 people experience mental health conditions at some point of time in their lives. Such disorders significantly impact the families and communities of an affected individual and they can also have economic and social consequences.  In this blog post, we will explore the different types of mental disorders along with its causes,risk factors,symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and Management.  It is also necessary to understand the importance of mental health,the prevalenc...

Understanding The Human Bones

INTRODUCTION  The skeletal system of human beings comprises of complex and fascinating bones which provide support, protection, and movement for the body. The bones are mostly looked as static,unchanging structures but they are actually dynamic and play an important role in sustaining our overall health and well-being.  Most of the critical functions of the body are performed by the bones such as: >Support: The bones in the body provides us a framework which allows us to sit,stand and move. >Protection: The bones in the body protect internal organs like brain,heart and lungs from the injury. >Movement: The bones in the body work with muscles to enable and movement and locomotion.  >Blood cells Production: The production of red blood cells,white blood cells and platelets are dependent on the bones in the body. In this blog post, we will know about the bones of the human body in detail along with its types,common disorders and how we can maintain a g...

Unveiling The Blood Groups

INTRODUCTION  One of the most important aspects of human biology is blood groups as they play an essential role in medical procedures like blood transfusions and organ transplants. From over a century,the concept of blood groups has been known and our understanding of this concept has been significantly evolved over the past few years. It is quite crucial to understand the blood groups for ensuring the safe and effective medical treatments. They can be classified by the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells(RBCs). This classification helps the medical professionals in providing best possible care and prevent adverse reactions during blood transfusions, organ transplants and pregnancy care. In this blog post,we will discuss the basics of blood groups along with their classification systems and the importance of knowing about your blood groups. This blog post aims at providing a comprehensive overview of this fascinating topic. A Brief...

Exploring Diseases:Infectious and Non-Infectious

INTRODUCTION  The conditions which can impair the normal body functions thus causing harm to humans health are known as Diseases. They can be caused by several factors which includes genetics,lifestyle choices,environmental factors and pathogens. They can be broadly classified into two categories:infectious and non-infectious. It is essential to understand the difference between these two types of diseases so that effective prevention and treatment strategies could be developed.  In this blog post,we will explore the characteristics of infectious and non-infectious diseases, their examples and causes as well. INFECTIOUS DISEASES  The conditions which can be caused by bacteria,viruses,Fungi or parasites are known as infectious diseases. Such diseases spread from person to person through different means which can include: • Direct Contact :An individual comes in direct contact if he/she touches or shakes hand with an infected individual.  • Indirect Contact...