CoronaVirus is not new, however the recent outbreak of Wuhan city of China has caused a serious concern around the world regarding this virus. Recent outbreak of CoronaVirus began around the seafood and meat market in Wuhan, China. The market had both alive and also recently killed animals for sale. Since its start in December, … Read more
There is an image floating around saying “cocaine kills coronavirus”, raising many questions in people’s minds around the world. However, the news is fake. The fake image tweeted and shared by many people over social media like facebook and instagram is: The image is created by a fake image generator website called breakyourownnews.com This is … Read more
There are various terms that are used for the products that get rid of micro-organisms and infections, including: Anti-bacterial Anti-septic Anti-biotic Anti-microbial Sometimes they confuse people that which one should they use. This post is to help you if you’re not sure about these terms and what do they mean. What is meant by Antibacterial? … Read more
Small-cell carcinoma is also called oat-cell carcinoma or small-cell lung cancer (if in lungs). It’s a type of highly malignant tumour, arising within the lung commonly. Small cell carcinoma can also arise occasionally in various other sites in the body, such as: Lungs Cervix Prostate Gastrointestinal tract In lungs, small cell carcinoma makes up 15% … Read more
What is an Immunoglobulin? Immunoglobulin (or antibody) means a protein that binds to the antigens in certain specific conditions. The antibodies are produced by our immune system as a result of specialised process. They help our body in fighting against various antigens including viruses and bacteria. There are various classes of immunoglobulins including IgG and … Read more
Blumberg sign (or Rebound tenderness positive sign) is elicited by palpating slowly and deeply over a viscus and then suddenly releasing the palpating hand. If rebound tenderness is positive then the patient experiences pain. The sign is explained by the fact that gradual stretching of the abdominal wall by deep palpation followed by sudden release … Read more