Hyderabad, May 18th: Aiming to raise global awareness about Hepatitis b and Hepatitis c and to encourage prevention, diagnosis and treatment, world health organization has observed May 19 as world hepatitis day. Shockingly 1 in every 12 people world wide is living with either chronic Hepatitis b or Hepatitis c. With this the WHO has chosen the theme “Am I Number 12?” on this occasion.
Chief gastroenterologist, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Dr. D Nageswara Reddy said that the awareness level of Hepatitis among the Indian population is low even though the disease was more prevalent than HIV and Cancer. He said that Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by several types of Hepatitis virus. It damages the liver leading to cancer or even to death.
Among the six different strains of the Hepatitis virus including Hepatitis A, B and C, B and C are most dangerous. This is the second most important cancer causing next to tobacco. Doctors say that the best way to wipe of the disease is to avoid activities like body tattooing, body piercing with unsterilised equipment. HBV vaccination is also an effective way to prevent both HBV and HCC.
Visakhapatnam, May 18th: Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Gitam University here on Monday. Agreement was jointly signed by BARC-Health Safety and Environment Group director, Mr. H.S Kushwaha and the Gitam University registrar, Prof P.M Valli ...
Hyderabad, May 19th: Dr. Y.S Raja Shekar Reddy is going to take oath as chief minister for the second term on Wednesday evening at Lal Bahadur Stadium. He was re-elected as leader of Congress Legislature party on Tuesday evening. Reddy will be the only minister to take oath today. His council of mi...
Kakinada, May 19th: To beat the scorching heat and heavy rush due to summer, South Central Railway (SCR) is likely to run special AC train from Kakinada to Secunderabad every Tuesday. The train will be provided with 18 AC compartments to facilitate the passengers to have a cool journey in hot summe...
Kakinada, May 19th: The East Godavari district administration has fixed targets for both Kharif and Rabi season yields under the action plan 2009-10. In addition to fixing targets steps were also taken for supply of water for irrigation under the Godavari, Yeluru and other sources. The administration...
Hyderabad, May 19th: Dr. B.R Ambedkar Open University (Braou) has finally got recognition from the Distance Education Council (DEC) for its courses offering through distance education. The university faced criticisms from the students who were rejected central government jobs saying that the degree...
Hyderabad, May 19th: Actor turned politician and Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) chief, Mr. Chiranjeevi ruled out going back to films. Inspite of greater defeat in the recently concluded general election, Chiranjeevi declared to continue in politics till his last breath. He said he would strive for the pa...
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