The present Bangalore weather change has greatly affected the health of children and adults. Respiratory infections and allergies are on the rise. However, there is a decline in the number of cases of viral hemorrhagic fevers. Respiratory infections As the temperatures fall, viruses thrive and lead to respiratory infections. Common viruses include Rhinovirus, … Continued
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms namely bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites do not respond to antimicrobials which they were earlier susceptible. AMR makes infections difficult to treat. It increases the severity, communicability and mortality associated with the disease. It is estimated that AMR caused 1.27 million deaths in 2019. Over the last few … Continued
ಆರೋಗ್ಯವೇ ಭಾಗ್ಯ ಆರೋಗ್ಯವನ್ನು ಕಾಪಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು ,ರೋಗಗಳನ್ನು ತಡೆಗಟ್ಟುವುದು ,ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಗಿಂತ ಉತ್ತಮ. ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮಜೀವಿಪ್ರತಿರೋಧಕಗಳ ಬಳಿಕೆ ೨೧ ನೆಯ ಶತಮಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಆರೋಗ್ಯಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಾಮುಖ್ಯ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಗಳನ್ನು ತಂದಿದೆ .ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ ,ಅಂಗಾಂಗಗಳ ಕಸಿ ,ಶತ್ರಶಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ,ಇನ್ನು ಅನೇಕ ವಲಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕೋಟ್ಯಂತರ ರೋಗಿಗಳ ಜೀವ ಉಳಿಯುವುದರಲ್ಲಿ ಬಹುಪಾಲು ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮಜೀವಿ ಪ್ರತಿರೋಧಕಗಳದ್ದಾಗಿದೆ . ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟದ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ್ಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾರಣಕರ್ತವಾಗಿದೆ. ವಿಷಾದಕರ ಸಂಗತಿಯಂದರೆ , ಇವುಗಳ ಅತಿಯಾದಬಳಕೆ ,ದುರ್ಬಳಕೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚುತ್ತಿದೆ .ಇದು ಪ್ರತಿರೋಧಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾರಣವಾಗಿದೆ . ಸಾಧಾರಣ ಸೋಂಕುಗಳನ್ನು ಗುಣಪಡಿಸಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ .ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಗುಣಹೊಂದಲು ಹೆಚ್ಚುದಿನಗಳು ಇರಬೇಕಾಗಿ ಬರುತ್ತಿದೆ … Continued
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus which targets our immune system. It weakens our defence mechanisms against infections and some types of cancers. The virus damages the cells of the immune system, and the immune system loses its ability to fight infections. By measuring the CD4 cell count, we can assess the … Continued
If your legs pain while walking, this may be the first indicator of a leg attack, known in medical terminology as Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common condition in which arteries in the body can become narrow and blocked due to various reasons. It could be age-related, high … Continued
This week is GERD Awareness week. Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) It is a disorder that affects the lower part of the esophagus (food pipe) due to abnormal and frequent acid exposure from the stomach. If one neglects this condition, it could also lead to esophageal cancer. Acid reflux can happen when you consume certain … Continued