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Bile Duct cancer

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                                CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA What is liver? Are you all aware of the organ which is present inside human body named liver which plays major role in sustenance of a being. Liver is the largest organ as well as largest gland of the body with the property of regeneration. The liver is a large, reddish-brown organ that is located in the upper right part of your abdomen, below the diaphragm and on top of your stomach, right kidney, and intestines. It's the largest organ inside your body, weighing about 3 pounds in adults. The liver is essential for many bodily functions, including: Filtering blood: The liver removes toxins, waste products, and excess hormones from your blood. Producing bile: Bile is a fluid that helps break down fats in your small intestine so your body can absorb them. Storing nutrients: The liver stores vitamins, minerals, and sugar (glucose) for your body to use later....

CPR- A life saving technique

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  CPR- A lifesaving technique Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR is a therapeutic and meticulous way of saving one’s life, if he/she is collapsing and slipping into death with cardiac arrest.   So, the above-mentioned line explains why CPR is important because any life is more valuable than anything in the world. Earlier in the world of paper and pen (before digital era), this knowledge was just limited to medical professionals or paramedical staff. In today’s world everybody is omniscient and is always ready to gain any kind of useful knowledge. So, I am sharing one more skill which can be added to a persons’ persona as an additive. It is called CPR certification which is now available online as well. There are many societies either governmental or non-governmental provide you with certain certificates. Red Cross society provides you with this authorization. So our point is whether we should go for online classes or not? Why think this much, let’s compare both...

Leptospirosis : Oftenly Misdiagnosed

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 What is Leptospirosis? It is a bacterial disease which spreads through urine of infected animals e.g. dogs, rodents and farm animals. It is spread to humans via direct contact with the urine of infected animal or via contaminated food and water. Its more common in warm and humid climates.  Causative organism It is caused by a Leptospira spirochete bacterium. It has both pathogenic and saprophytic strains present in the environment. Its existence is basically seen in stagnant water reservoirs like bogs, shallow lakes, ponds etc. Leptospira-   It is a spiral shaped long bacterium which is mostly present in warm and humid climates. It causes a serious condition called leptospirosis and worse it left untreated or ignored. Symptoms of Leptospirosis High fever Headache                                                          ...