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...
What to look for when buying food in the market? What to look for when buying goods in the market? Almost everyone looks at the date on which the goods are put out and the specified fee. But looking at these two alone is not enough. If you want to avoid buying inedible items that are spreading like wildfire, you should check whether the information about the food is mentioned or not when buying any goods. Only the material that mentions information about the food is considered quality. Such information is called a food label. Why is it mandatory to look at the food label? With increasing marketization, many packaged and packaged processed foods are being sold and distributed in the market. Such foods are mouth-watering in taste, and salt, fat, and sugar are used in large quantities to increase their taste. The general public is attracted to it because it does not take much time to prepare and can be eaten directly after opening the packet. Preservatives are also used to preserve t...