Steep decline in rabies is possible through vaccines

Rabies is viral disease and is life-threatening condition that causes 59,000 deaths worldwide every year. The rabies virus sheds in thesaliva of clinically ill animals and is transmitted to humans through bite. This disease can be prevented through vaccines, however the vaccines are available for both animals and humans and this led to steep decline in rabies cases in developing countries in Asia and Africa. 

 There is lack of information on rabies treatment and prevention both in humans and animals. People have clear understanding on the danger of the disease but believe to cure with different traditional and religious treatment rather than seeking effective post exposure prophylaxis. Most people use wide variety of traditional treatment in cases of bite by animals (mostly dogs) believed to be rabid. The significance of the disease is evident from the continued existence of traditional specialists in rabies treatment within the community.  Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Relation between socio-economic and nutritional status on children’s growth

The standard of the life depends upon the socio economic status of people. The educational opportunities and nutritional intakes all depends up the family income. A study conducted to assess the relation between socio-economic status and nutritional status. 

This studyreported nearly 42.3% children of illiterate mothers and 20% children ofliterate mothers are facing malnutrition problem. Thus, socio-economic status affects living standard and nutritional intakes and indirectly it also affects the adolescent growth too.Subjects are adolescents girls aged 10-19 years belongs to Salboni Block which is one the of block of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, Subjects are clients of counseling center of block level hospital of Salboni. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Progress in Treatment and Prevention of Trichinellosis

Trichinellosis is a foodborne parasitic zoonosis widely distributed all over the world in most climates, except for deserts, with a burden of approximately 10,000 people per year and a 0.2%mortality rate. It transmitted to humans by the consumption of raw or undercooked meat contaminated with nematodes of Trichinella species. 

 

Trichinellosis is a public health hazard by affecting human patients and represents an economic problem in porcine animal production and food safety. In the international ranking of foodborne parasites, Trichinella spiralis (T. spiralis ) was among the top 10. T. spiralis is the most pathogenic and prevalent species causing trichinellosis in humans. Infection of humans occurs with the ingestion of Trichinella larvae that are encysted in muscle tissue of meat from domestic or wild animals. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The pros and cons associated with malaria drug to treat auto-immune diseases

Synthetic antimalarial drugs are employed in the treatment of different types of auto-immune diseases, especially for the systemic erythematosus lupus. However, they also reported some side effects, but are very rare.  

A 53 years old female, reported the hypothesis of a double toxicity, when treated chronically by Hydroquinidine and escitalopram for Bouverat disease. This case study reported that, chloroquine and hydroquinidine seems potentially more toxic on muscles. Hence, it is important for physicians to advice the patients about pros and cons of these drugs when treated. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The Relationship between Geomagnetic Disturbances and Multiple Sclerosis at the Edge of the Auroral Zone

For decades, researchers have sought to understand the relationship between geographic latitude and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The key was to find factors associated with latitude that could affect human health. The theses of relationships between ultra-violet radiation and/or vitamin Dexposure to MS have been explored but results have not been conclusive.

Another line of investigation has been the relationship of geomagnetic latitude and MS. Geomagnetic latitude is analogous to geographic latitude with orientations to the magnetic north and south poles instead of the geographic poles. In the 1960s, Barlow suggested that the prevalence of MS was more closely related to geomagnetic latitude than geographic. The influence of the sun also varies with latitude. Solar flares produce a variety of influences on the earth, such as geomagnetic disturbances (GMDs). GMDs are magnetic field oscillations in our environment caused by the interaction of the solar wind with the Earth’s magnetic field. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>

Feto-Maternal Outcome of Placenta Praevia after Previous Cesarean Section in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Placenta praevia is a rare form of impaired placentation where placenta lies low in uterine cavity, covering completely or partially the internal cervical ostium. Thefrequency of placenta praevia at the time of delivery average 1/200 births i.e.0.5%. 

 Low implantation is observed in 28% of pregnancies before 24 weeks, 18% after 24 weeks but at term it is only 3%. The prevalence of placenta praevia is significantly over estimated due to practice of routine mid-pregnancy scan, and many women currently undergo a repeat scan in late pregnancy for placental localization. The prevalence of placenta praevia (2.58%) was seen in 3rd and higher gravida group. It also showed an increase with age; the highest number of the patient (38.8%) was between 31-36 years and the lowest between 26-29 years (16.7%). Endometrial trauma due to abortion followed by Dissection & Evacuation (D&E), diagnostic D & E, uterine scar from myomectomy, uterine adhesion, endometritis are predisposing factor to placenta praevia. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Air borne and industrial Allergies may cause irritation and Prickly patches on the skin

Dust, sprays and the pollen may induce air borne allergies among human. When the body parts are exposed to such allergens, it may lead to irritation and patchy prickles and inconvenience. Face, eyes, neck, forearms and the ‘V’ portion of the chest may generallydevelop such allergies. Upon examination,  the treatment modalities can be determined.

 The air borne allergens and irritant agents can enter the environment in many different ways like vapors etc. The most common allergens and irritants causing airborne dermatitis has been listed. In India, Parthenium hysterophorus is the most common Compositae weed responsible for causing airborne dermatitis. This plant is also known as Congress grass or feverfew. Parthenium is originally a species of Mexico, brought to India along with wheat shipments from USA. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>