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What do we need to know about the study which detects the new way to fight against herpesviruses?

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  Herpesvirus is very transmissible viral infection and this virus is spread by direct contact with wounds or sometimes this virus can be spread with an affected area with no wounds. Herpes virus causes abscesses or wounds in the mouth and sometimes cause fever .     This virus sometimes infect other parts of the body including the eyes and brain. Most of the time, doctors can easily recognize the sores caused by herpes but the analysis of wounds or blood test is necessary. At present, only one vaccine is present for the preservation of a herpesvirus infection. This live, attenuated vaccine is intended for use in the normal child, and not in immunocompromised individuals.   Recently two prodrugs have been licensed for the treatment of herpesvirus in the elderly. Valaciclovir, the prodrug of acyclovir, and famciclovir ,the prodrug of penciclovir ,provide high plasma levels of the parent compounds and offer added efficiency as well as decreased dosing frequency in the man

What are the side effects of long term use of insulin?

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  Insulin: Insulin is a natural hormone produced by your pancreas that controls how your body uses and stores blood sugar .It’s like a key that allows glucose to enter cells throughout your body. Insulin is a vital part of metabolism. Without it, your body would cease to function. When you eat, your pancreases releases insulin to help your body make energy out of glucose, a type of sugar found in carboxylates .It also helps you store energy. The use of insulin is associated with the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, kidney problem and all other mortality in comparison with other glucose-lowering therapies. The regular use of insulin: 1.    Sweating 2.    Dizziness 3.    Shakiness 4.    Hunger 5.    Fast heart rate 6.    Blurred vision 7.    Trouble confusion

How does the immune system protects our body from disease?

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  Most organisms are under constant attack from pathogens.                  Over the course of evolution both the warring parties develop numerous strategies for the conquest and protection .Since existence is at stake this is at stake new attacking and defensive weapons are being constantly developed by both to overwhelmed the other. There are several features of our bodies that fall in the category of defensive system that are generally do not give the due credit these are nonspecific. Our skin is a defensive barrier that hinders pathogen invasion .When skin is lost due to injury infection is one of the primary concerns. Gastric juice in our stomachs can destroy pathogens that may cause infection of the digestive system. This is the immune system which protects the body from possibly   harmful substances by recognizing and responding to antigens. Antigens are substances usually protein on the surface of cells, virues,fungi or bacteria. `Immunodeficiency: Underactivity of th

How is forensic science connected to healthcare?

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  Forensic scientists contribute to legal debates by applying scientific methods to the examination of legal problems. Health care providers in this field include doctors, dentists and toxicologists. In many cases, they serve as frontline workers at the scene of a disaster or crime. Forensic nursing has changed how healthcare responds to specific patient populations, particularly in the setting relating to relationship violence, child maltreatment, elder care,   intentional  and unintentional  trauma investigation, death investigation ,corrections and, of course ,public health setting. From determining if a person is at an increased risk of developing certain genetic diseases and conditions, to understanding how the body metabolizes and reacts to certain medications, laboratory technicians can take a small sample of human tissue and discover extraordinary information that helps patients take charge of their health now and in years to come.

What do we need to know about the omicron virus ?

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  The new omicron virus is much more infectious than previous variants, causing a surge in cases across the UK and in other countries. And although it is not clear yet whether we will be facing an overwhelming wave of hospitalization from the disease, it is important to remember that while omicron may feel like a cold to many of us ,it can still kill or cause long –term   symptoms that disturb daily life, especially   for people who have not been vaccinated .   Symptoms : It is causing symptoms that are much more like a regular cold, particularly in people who have been vaccinated and fewer general systemic symptoms, such as nausea, muscle pains ,diarrheo and skin rashes. Most common symptoms: Most common symptoms for the new Omicron are fever ,cough ,tiredness ,loss of taste or smell. Less common symptoms : Less common symptoms for the new omicron are sore throat ,headache,aches,pains.diarrhoea,rsh on skin,discolouration of finger. Serious disease: Difficult breath

How did the viruses originated?

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  An infective agent that typically consist of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host. u   Latin word u   Meaning poison u   Smaller than bacteria u   Smaller than the smallest cell Can you find the size of viruses? u   The name virus was given by Beijernick in 1898 u   He studied filtered  plant juices and    found that  they caused  healthy plants to    become sick . 1.       Viruses have non- living structures 2.       Non cellular structure 3.       Contain a protein coat called the capsid 4.       Viruses have nucleic acid core containing DNA or RNA 5.       Capable of reproducing only when inside a host cell 6.       Most viruses infect only specific host cells 7.       Viruses are inactive outside of the host cells 8.       Viruses cause many common illnesses/diseases 9.       Some viruses may cause some cancers like leukemia Edward Jenner introduced the term virus in

How the spoilage food effects the human health?

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      Spoilage food more commonly referred to as food poisoning, is the result of eating contaminated, spoilage or toxic food. The most common symptoms of food poising include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Although it’s quite uncomfortable, food poisoning is not unusual. Food spoilage and deterioration is no accident. It is naturally occurring process. To understand how to maintain the quality of food and prevent spoilage, we need to know what can cause it. Factor that effect food spoilage. Microorganism Enzyme Air Light Insects Temperature Time     Preservative frequently involves preservation the growth of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. A number of methods of preservation can be used that can either totally prevent, delay or otherwise reduce food spoilage. Detection of spoilage food: The detection of food spoilage may include an appearance different from fresh food, change in color, a change

RECENT ADVANCES IN BIOTECNOLOGY AND SCOPE OF BIOTECNOLOGY IN PAKISTAN

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    What first thing comes into your mind when you hear the word biotechnology? It should be  the   study of biology with the help of technology  or simply you can say  the technology in biology , that’s true. But when we use this in definition this says that  the use of living organisms or living systems for the manufacturing the products and the services for the welfare of mankind.  Basic biotechnology include the cultivation of crops , selective breeding of animals and use of living organisms for manufacturing the products like yogurt, cheese ,bread and wine. But as we move into modern era, biotechnology make more emphasis on producing the hybrid genes and transferring of hybrid genes into the organism in which this type of gene is not present before.     In the last few decades many people had used the domesticated plants for their food and also using the domesticated animals for their uses of milk and meat. Yogurt and cheese were also made in that era. But later on, as few years p