GOOD MORNING 2009. WISH ALL MY FRIENDS A HAPPY , PROSPEROUS, HEALTHY NEW YEAR WITH OUR CLOSED ONE...
31 December, 2008
29 December, 2008
SCREENING FOR CERVICAL CANCER
Morning friends,today i would like to stress on the importance of screening programmes for early detection of cervical cancer.Cervical cancer is perhaps the most common female genital tract cancer in the developing countries.Cervical cancer is a very important cause of female cancer related mortality in the developing countries .The screening test mainly used is the PAP test[papanicolaou test].Other tests are also available like the thin...
28 December, 2008
SORRY ENTRECARD FRIENDS
Hi, i m in a problem i will probably not be able to visit your blog and drop,everyday for at least one month[up till end of january].I HAVE A THESIS TO SUBMIT,AND WORK IS INCREASING DAY BY DAY.So, if you feel like you may not visit my blog or drop,or place any advertisements in my entrecard widget.I am sleeping only for 3-4 hours a day,for say the 3 months.BUT I'LL DEFINITELY TRY TO POST EVERYDAY SOME HEALTH-ORIENTED ISSUES,AND I PROMISE I WILL COME BACK WITH A BANG, AFTER A MONTH.THOSE FRIENDS WHO HAVE ALREADY POSTED THEIR...
EARLY PREGNANCY FACTOR:THE FUTURE
Hi everybody,today I'll try to explain a new method of diagnosis of pregnancy.EARLY PREGNANCY FACTOR or EPF . It is a newly discovered agent that appears in the maternal serum within 1-2 days after conception.EARLY PREGNANCY FACTOR is the earliest marker to be positive in maternal blood after conception.It also becomes positive within 1-2 days after successful in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer[IVF-ET]But the problem with EPF is...
23 December, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS
GOOD MORNING WORLD, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS,ENJOY WITH FRIENDS & FAMIL...
22 December, 2008
FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION IN PREGNENCY
Good morning friends,Today I'll explain the importance of folic acid supplementation in pregnancy.Neural tube is a structure in the developing embryo, which finally develops into the brain & spinal cord.NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS are defects arising due to errors in development of the neural tube.The most common defects are spina bifida & anencephaly. Spina bifida is a condition where the the spinal cord of the fetus,fails to close completely....
20 December, 2008
SERUM PROGESTERONE:HORMONAL ASSAY FOR PREGNANCY DIAGNOSIS
Good morning friends.Today I'll post a brief review on the 2nd hormonal assay for pregnancy diagnosis: SERUM PROGESTERONE.Progesterone is a steroid hormone that is produced by the corpus luteum,which prepares the uterus for pregnancy.Detecting the blood levels of serum progesterone,after serum HCG has become already positive,is usually done in cases where there is a suspicion of abnormal pregnancy[ectopic pregnancy,abortion etc]METHODS...
19 December, 2008
HORMONAL ASSAYS FOR PREGNANCY DIAGNOSIS:HCG
Hi friends, today I'll post a brief review on the hormonal assays used for the diagnosis of pregnancy.The hormonal assays that can be used for pregnancy diagnosis are HCG[human chorionic gonadotrophin],progesterone & early pregnancy factor[EPF].The most commonly used test is HCG.HCG has two sub-units:alpha & beta subunit.The alpha-subunit is similar to other hormones like LH[luteinising hormone],FSH[follicle stimulating hormone],THYROTROPIN.But...
17 December, 2008
MEDICAL ASSISTANT ONLINE COURSES
Hi friends,this is my first paid post.Tried to collect substantial lot of data regarding this.Medical assistants carry out both administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians,chiropractors etc.Medical assistants in administrative tasks perform several duties like keeping patient records,filling out insurance forms,arranging for hospital admissions,greeting patients,answering correspondence,book-keeping,dealing with bills...
16 December, 2008
HAIR CHANGES IN PREGNANCY
Morning friends, as promised I'll be continuing with postings related to pregnancy .Today i'll try to explain hair changes in pregnancy.Hair growth consists of two main phases. ANAGEN & TELOGEN. There is also a transitional phase in between, called the CATAGEN PHASE, which indicates the end of growing phase of hair.Catagen phase lasts for 2-3 weeks.In the ANAGEN phase, growth of hair takes place.TELOGEN PHASE is the resting phase,...
14 December, 2008
ACNE AND PREGNANCY
Morning friends,in today's post I'll try to present a brief review of ACNE PROBLEM IN PREGNANCY.Effect of pregnancy is varied on the presentation of acne.In some women,even the acne may subside during pregnancy.But in majority of women will experience a flare-up of acne.This flare-up may take place due to the action of progesterone,a hormone that increases during pregnancy,which increases the secretion from the glands.Acne is more common...
CARDIOVASCULAR CHANGES IN PREGNANCY
Good morning friends,starting from this post onwards i will try to explain some changes the human body undergoes during pregnancy.Today I'll make an attempt to explain the cardiovascular changes in pregnancy[heart & the circulatory system]Pregnancy is a hyperdynamic state of circulation.1.Blood volume increases by almost 40-50%.[peaks in 28-32 weeks of gestation]2.Plasma volume increases to the tune of 40%.3.Anemia[due to discrepapancy...
11 December, 2008
LESIONS OF VULVA:LICHEN SCLEROSUS
Hi friends,today i'll try to explain a fairly common disorder of the vulva,namely LICHEN SCLEROSUS. This disease usually occurs in post-menopausal ladies , but may also occur in girls before puberty,although infrequently.Apart from vulva,it may also occur in other parts of perineum or perianal region.SIGNS & SYMPTOMS:1.individuals with lichen sclerosus may complain of pruritus[itching],vulvodynia[vulvar pain],dyspareunia[pain during...
BMI CALCULATOR:PREGNANCY CALCULATOR
FOR BENEFIT OF EVERYBODY I PLACE THE BMI CALCULATOR AND PREGNANCY CALCULAT...
09 December, 2008
MORE ON CRANBERRY'S ROLE IN UTI
Morning friends,this post is linked to my previous post & is specifically directed to one of my friend who placed a query regarding the side-effects of cranberry.Cranberry is usually a relatively well-tolerated herbal-medicine.As previously mentioned cranberry's role in prevention of urinary tract infection has only been established,but it's role in treatment of urinary tract infection has yet not been established.SIDE-EFFECTS OF...
06 December, 2008
CRANBERRY:ROLE IN URINARY TRACT INFECTION
GOOD MORNING FRIENDS.Today i thought of posting a brief review on the role of cranberry in the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infection.Urinary tract infection is very common condition ,specially effecting females.But it also occurs in males.It is more common in women of reproductive age group,specially in sexually active women.It is usually an easily treatable disorder,responds quickly to antibiotics.Most of the urinary tract...
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Thanks to all of my entrecard friends.I think i have not disappointed you,uptill now.TOP 10 DROPPER FRIENDS:1.60 were enough:here2.HealthEagle:here3.Losing Weight Intentionally:here4.Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle:here5.BetterSpines:here6.livelife365.com:here8.Beyond Feron:here9.Mind Relaxing Ideas:here10.Losing It - Getting Fit:hereONCE AGAIN THANKS,FRIEND...
05 December, 2008
MITTELSCHMERZ:OVULATION PAIN
Good morning friends.Today before going to work i thought of posting a breief review on MITTELSCHMERZ or ovulatuion pain or mid-cycle pain.This condition has disturbed & perplexed many women.MITTELSCHMERZ consists of lower abdominal pain and pelvic pain occuring in the middle of a menstrual cycle.This pain coincides with ovulation.This sort of pain usually begins suddenly and lasts for few hours.This pain may occur in both sides of...
04 December, 2008
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME:IBS
Hi friends,good morning.Today i'll post some important facts regarding IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME,a very common condition affecting many and above all a very discomforting condition.It affects both men & women,but more commonly the females.Irritable bowel syndrome affects the large intestine or the colon.Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disease that is the bowel does not function correctly.The cause of this disorder is not exactly...
03 December, 2008
ATOPOBIUM VAGINAE:ROLE IN RELAPSING BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS
GOOD MORNING FRIENDS.A short post before going to work.BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS, is usually an easily treatable condition,as mentioned in my previous post about bacterial vaginosis.It usually responds promptly to a course of metronidazole.But in some instances relapses are seen after a course of metronidazole.In many of these cases co-infection with a recently recognised bacteria atopobium vaginae or yeast[candida albicans] is seen.Atopobium...
02 December, 2008
WORLD DISABILITY DAY
Good morning,friends.Today DECEMBER 3rd is WORLD DISABILITY DAY.In many countries of the world,specially in the developing countries many individuals[the number is in millions] is suffering from various types of disabilities . The number is increasing everyday due to several factors like chronic disease,violence,ageing related disease,car crashes,falls etc.A LOT HAS TO BE DONE IN THIS REGARD.FOCUS HAS TO BE GIVEN ON ENSURING THEM EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS .MASSIVE IMPROVEMENTS ARE REQUIRED IN PREVENTION,...
01 December, 2008
WORLD AIDS DAY
GOOD AFTERNOON,FRIENDS,DON'T FORGET TODAY IS THE WORLD AIDS DAY 2008.PLEASE MAKE AN ATTEMPT TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS ABOT THIS DISEASE.FOR INFORMATION ON AIDS YOU CAN VISIT WORLDAIDSDAY.ORG hereLET'S DO OUR BI...
30 November, 2008
HEART HEALTHY DIET & LIVING
Hi,fellow bloggers,today i decided to post something different.Today i'll post a brief review on healthy diet & helthy living related to the heart. THE MAJOR RISK FACTORS OF HEART DISEASE:1.SMOKING 2.INCREASED CHOLESTEROL 3.STRESS & EXCESSIVE STRAIN ...
28 November, 2008
SMOKING AND PREGNANCY
Good evening,friends.Today i'll try to explain the effects of smoking on pregnancy.smoking,in general is very damaging to the body,in the context of pregnancy it's even more dangerous.SMOKING EFFECTS BOTH THE MOTHER & THE BABY.Smoking disturbs the placental function & reduce the supply of oxygen to the baby within the womb,as the baby depends for all nutritious supplies on the mother.Smoking reduces the fertility in both women & men.In women it may cause a delay in conception.In men ,it reduces the the sperm count,volume...
26 November, 2008
WORLD AIDS DAY 2008:NOTIFICATION
Hi friends,good morning.WORLD AIDS DAY IS COMING UP ON DECEMBER 1st 2008.THE FIGHT AGAINST HIV/AIDS CONTINUES.IT'S NOT ONLY THE DISEASE,BUT THE PREJUDICE ASSOCIATED WITH IT,WE SHOULD GET RID OF THAT TOO.LET'S DO OUR BIT.FOR INFORMATION ON AIDS YOU CAN VISIT WORLDAIDSDAY.ORG hereyou can also visit the site AIDSinfo sitehe...
DYSMENORRHEA:PAINFUL MENSTRUATION
Hi Friends ,today i,ll try to post a brief review on dysmenorrhea or painful menstruation.DYSMENORRHEA or painful menstruation is a very common problem in the adlescent and early 20 age group. DYSMENORRHEA is one of the most common problem encounterd in gynaecologic practice.DYSMENORRHEA can be classified into two types:primary dysmenorrhea & secondary dysmenorrhea.PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA:It affects women in their adolescence, during the first few cycles after onset of menstruation[menarche].It is associated with spasmodic...
