Health

News date 15-Mar-2025

"EHLERS DANLOS SYNDROME"

EHLERS DANLOS SYNDROME (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders characterized by symptoms such as hyper-flexible joints, skin that is easily bruised, and a tendency to develop scars. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a collection of heritable connective tissue disorders. It primarily affects the skin, joints, and blood vessels...

"FOREIGN ACCENT SYNDROME"

FOREIGN ACCENT SYNDROME (FAS) is a rare speech disorder where individuals suddenly begin to speak with an accent that sounds foreign to their native language. FAS is characterized by a sudden change in speech, making a native speaker sound as if they are speaking with a foreign accent. The syndrome...

"FATAL FAMILAL INSOMNIA"

FATAL FAMILAL INSOMNIA (FFI) is a rare genetic prion disease characterized by severe insomnia, cognitive decline, and other neurological symptoms . Its a devastating condition with profound impacts on affected individuals and their families. Genetic Cause: The condition is linked to a mutation in the PRNP gene, specifically a missense mutation...

"ALICE IN WONDERLAND SYNDROME"

ALICE IN WONDERLAND SYNDROME (AIWS) is a rare neurological condition that alters perception, affecting how individuals perceive their body and surroundings. AIWS is characterized by distortions in perception, where individuals may see objects as larger or smaller than they are, or feel changes in their own body size. Symptoms Visual...

"AUTO-BREWERY SYNDROME"

AUTO-BREWERY SYNDROME A rare condition characterized by the endogenous production of ethanol in the digestive system due to fermentation of ingested carbohydrates . It requires careful diagnosis and management. Understanding its mechanisms, symptoms, and treatment options is crucial for effective care. Microorganisms Involved: Common organisms associated with ABS include: Saccharomyces cerevisiae...

News date 06-Mar-2025

"PRION DISEASES"

PRION DISEASES group of rare, fatal neurodegenerative disorders caused by misfolded proteins in the brain. These diseases lead to severe brain damage and are transmissible, affecting both humans and animals Prions are infectious agents composed solely of protein, with no nucleic acids (DNA or RNA). MAD COW - bovine spongiform...

News date 15-Feb-2025

"DOPAMINE & PSYCHOPATHY"

In psychopathy dopamine plays very significant role which influence reward seeking behavior and impulsivity. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which is associated with the brains reward system and influences motivation pleasure and reinforcement learning. The individuals with traits linked to abnormal dopamine functioning are the one with psychopathy who...

News date 06-Feb-2025

Swachh Survekshan survey under Swach Bharat Mission

To deal with various issues concerning garbage, waste and sewage, Government has launched the Swachh Bharat Mission -Urban (SBM-U) on October 2, 2014 and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) in 500 cities on June 25, 2015. To carry forward the work done on ground in Phase-I...

News date 11-Mar-2021

"SLEEP PARALYSIS"

Sleep Paralysis is a temporary inability to move or speak that occurs when falling asleep or while waking up. when a person has sleep paralysis then th eperson may be accompanied by hallucinations and is often linked to disrupted sleep patterns, stress, or sleep disorders, but it is generally harmless...

News date 22-Feb-2021

Covid-19 Vaccination: G7 extends support to Covax vaccine-

Covid-19 Vaccination: G7 extends support to Covax vaccine- The G7 leaders have pledged to intensify co-operation on Covid-19 and increase their contribution to the Covax vaccine-sharing initiative. In a joint statement, released after a virtual summit on Friday, the G7 leaders raised their overall commitment to 7.5 billion US...