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...
Why do people who have never smoked get lung cancer? According to experts, the most important cause of lung cancer is smoking. 80 percent of patients who are battling lung cancer are cigarette and tobacco smokers. But the remaining 20 percent of lung cancer patients are those who have never smoked. Therefore, even people who do not smoke cigarettes and tobacco, do not live in any highly polluted areas, and do not work in any mines are at risk of developing lung cancer. Therefore, we need to know about lung cancer, its causes, and preventive measures. How do the lungs work and how does cancer affect it? The lungs are a part of the respiratory system of the human body. They act as a filter in the human body. When we breathe, along with air, gases such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and oxygen also enter through the nose and mouth. The lungs select only the oxygen gas from them and deliver it to the body, and throw the rest of the gas out. Lung cells work continuously. When old cells a...