It is believed that around 1920, a deadly virus crossed species from chimpanzees to humans in Kinshasa (Africa), and led to the beginning of an era full of illness, fear, and discrimination. The deadly virus was called human immune-deficiency virus or HIV. Over decades, the virus slowly spread to other parts of the world, and…
DetailsWorld AIDS Day, 1 Dec was first declared by the World Health Organization and the United Nations General Assembly in 1988. Since then, it has progressively become one of the most successful ‘international days’ for raising awareness on a global issue. Globally there are an estimated 34 million people who are infected with the HIV…
Details‘Medical writing’ is a perfect amalgamation of science and art. As a medical writer, one has to maintain a good balance between the technicality of science and art of communicating with the readers via words. Other than the basic requisite of knowledge of therapeutic areas, and command over the language; medical writing requires an understanding…
DetailsAs described by the WHO, immunization is the process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine. Vaccines stimulate the body’s own immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or disease. In simpler terms, vaccination is your best shot for health. Therefore,…
DetailsOver the years there are many technological advancements that came into light in the treatment of diabetes. These technological advancements in diabetes care helped from the discovery, production of insulin till the development of less painful ways to deliver it to the patients. Technological developments will continue and probably even increase, as the epidemic of…
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