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...
When followers overshadow morality Recently, a man known on social media as ‘Nepali Bro’ murdered his wife. This incident shocked everyone. Not thousands, but millions of people used to watch his content, react to his videos, and many saw him as an influential figure . But this incident has once again raised a serious question, ‘Are we making the mistake of considering the image we see on social media as the real person? What is the basis for us to know someone? His character, behavior and values or the popularity of his social media?’ He was a familiar face on social media. His videos used to go viral, people followed him, and his statements were quoted. But there is not always a correlation between a person’s popularity and his moral character . Social media shows us the edited, decorated and publicly displayed appearance of a person, but not his private life, behavior towards relationships, ability to control anger or human sensitivity. What is even more interesting is that...