The immune response of the body to COVID 19 infection is very complex and involves both cell mediated and antibody response. The antibodies are produced by the B lymphocytes and the T lymphocytes are responsible for the cell mediated immunity. The T helper cells or the CD 4 cells help the B cells in the …
The majority of people who suffer from COVID-19 recover within a few weeks. However, some patients may continue to feel symptoms long after they have become COVID-19 negative. Older individuals and the patients suffering from comorbidities are most likely to suffer these prolonged symptoms, but the symptoms may persist in younger and otherwise normal people. …
Last month, a very close friend of mine lost her mother in the battle against ovarian cancer. A monster that she fought with , for almost 10 years and finally got defeated at the age of 60. September is the Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, and I would want all the women reading this article to …
Poor hygiene leads to urinary tract infection. FALSE. You can be completely clean and hygienic and still fall prey to a UTI. UTIs are not caused by use of tampons or sanitary napkins. 2. Cranberry supplements help in preventing UTI. FALSE. There is no scientific evidence to support this postulate. Simple steps to prevent UTI …
What is CT Value? CT stands for cycle threshold value. It is defined as the number of cycles or turns taken by a sample in a molecular test like RT-PCR to release signal that reaches a certain threshold. Let us discuss it with a simple example. I have 4 cats in a room. How many …
Can men get breast cancer? Although rare, breast cancer can affect men too, as they also have a small amount of breast tissue. What are the risk factors in men? Some of the factors associated with increased risk of breast cancer in men include older age, patients on hormonal therapy for prostate cancer, chronic liver …
When should one suspect that he or she is suffering from anemia? To begin with, you feel tired and lazy the entire day with loss of interest and concentration in routine activities. Minimal physical activity leads to breathlessness. Leg cramps and palpitations deprive you of a good night’s sleep. And the craving to eat strange …
PCOS, short for polycystic ovarian syndrome is a disease we keep hearing about now and then. Recent studies show that 1 in every 5 women in India suffer from PCOS. This, as you can see is a very high number which calls for more awareness of this disease which can be easily controlled by diet …
As per the latest statistics, prostate cancer is the second most frequently diagnosed form of cancer among men in Delhi. Read ahead to know more about this easily detectable and treatable form of cancer. ABOUT: Prostate is an organ of the size of walnut, located below the urinary bladder and in front of rectum. It …
One of the most common mood and trip spoiler thing that could happen to you when you plan a long road trip is a sore back. So would be the case, if it comes in way of playing your favorite sport or getting naughty with your kids. Lately, the “work from home culture” during lockdown …
