Typhoid Fever
Though typhoid fever is preventable and treatable disease around 90 lakh people fall sick and more than 1 lakh people die from typhoid worldwide1. Read this article in Hindi What…
Widal Test for Diagnosis of Typhoid
Salmonella Bacteria Diagnosis of typhoid is done by three methods 1. Isolation of offending bacteria from the patient- blood culture, faeces culture and urineculture. 2. Demonstration of antibodies against bacteria…
Heat Wave in India and Measure for Protection
According to the IPCC(-Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), The Indian subcontinent will suffer more frequent and intense heat waves over the coming decade. February of 2023 was the Warmest since…
HQ-25 Hikikomori: Severe Social Withdrawal
A latest news on hikikomori -"About 1.5 Million Japanese Living in Isolation" has gained the global attention recently. HQ-25 questionnaire is a self-report instrument which offers a tool to screen…
All About Zombie Drugs
Recently, you must have heard about the 'Zombie Drug' in the news. The seriousness of the issue can be imagined by the statement of The United States Drug Enforcement Administration…
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak 2023
Currently, only Two Nations - Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea have declared a Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in 2023. Most Recently, Tanzania has declared its first-ever outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease…
Worst Earthquakes in the Indian History
Worst Earthquakes in Indian History Kangra earthquake of 1905- one of the worst earthquakes in India A number of earthquakes with significantly large magnitudes have hit India. list1 includes but…
Earthquake Kit: Survival from Earthquake
The earthquake kit is an essential earthquake preparedness tool that ideally every household should have. It can help us in the aftermath of an earthquake and increases chances of survival…
Mock drill on Earthquake
A mock drill on an earthquake simulates the conditions produced during the real earthquake. it sensitizes and informs all the participants on what to do during an earthquake. it also…
Earthquake Preparedness: Best way to deal with Earthquake
Earthquake Preparedness Earthquake Preparedness Before an EarthquakeEarthquake Preparedness After an EarthquakeMobile App on EarthquakeCan Animals Predict Earthquakes?Which Instrument is used to measure Earthquakes?National Building Code of India 2016 Earthquake Preparedness…