Why is it mandatory to test for hepatitis B and C when donating blood? Medical science says that hepatitis B and C infection can be transmitted through blood, so before giving blood to the patient, it is mandatory to test these viruses. Millions of patients around the world are given blood to save their lives. Surgery, accidents, childbirth, cancer, thalassemia, anemia - in all these cases blood is vital. But if this life-giving blood carries the hepatitis 'B' or 'C' virus, it can become a silent risk rather than a life saver. Therefore, it is very important to test for hepatitis B and C before giving blood to the patient. Is every blood donated around the world tested for hepatitis B and C? What is Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C? Hepatitis means inflammation or swelling of the liver. It can be caused by a virus attack, excessive alcohol consumption, medication or other reasons. In terms of blood circulation, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are considered the mos...
Nomophobia: Mental distraction given by the digital world Mobile phones have become as indispensable as eating, sitting, and wearing. Rather, they are necessary even if they do not have friends. However, the current generation cannot live without mobile phones. Mobile phones have now become an integral part of life. These devices that facilitate communication, entertainment, and access to information have had a profound impact on our daily lives. However, this ease has brought a new challenge - nomophobia. The Nepali film 'Jhilko', which was released a few days ago, has raised serious questions in society by raising the issue of nomophobia in the context of child mental health. A scene from the film Jhilko, which raises the topic of nomophobia. Director Yadav Kumar Bhattarai has presented nomophobia in the context of children through Jhilko and has presented the impact of excessive use of digital media on children's mental health in an artistic and sensitive manner. What i...