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...
The basis of overall health, oral health Dental health is now not just a matter of toothache but also a matter of overall body health. For two decades, dental health was focused on solving problems such as toothache, mouth swelling, and toothache. But now it has been proven that it is not just a matter of teeth but also a matter of overall body health. Various studies have found that the first symptoms of about 90 percent of systemic diseases are seen in the mouth. Therefore, dental expertise has now emerged as an important pillar in public health issues. The measures taken to keep the mouth healthy also play an important role in preventing chronic diseases . The mouth is a mirror of the health of our entire body and this is not just a saying but a science. Research says that if there are gum diseases, the risk of heart disease is two to three times higher. Systemic diseases are also interconnected with oral health. Those who neglect oral health are at risk of diseases such as d...