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UNDERSTANDING NON-SELF-HEALING FRACTURES

5 June, 2024
What is a non-self- healing fracture? Union is the bonding of bone after a fracture. Malunion refers to the bone not being aligned correctly during healing. Nonunion is the condition where the healing process of the fracture is not observed, and the bone remains unhealed. In cases of nonunion, the fracture line may still be […]

UNDERSTANDING HYPOGYMOGLYCEMIA

1 June, 2024
What is hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is a condition in which blood sugar levels are lower than normal. Generally, when blood sugar is below 50 mg/dL (the blood sugar level of a normal person is 60 to 120 mg/dL when fasting and under 140 mg/dL two hours after eating). However, each person has different blood sugar levels, […]

UNDERSTANDING VDT SYNDROME

25 May, 2024
VDT – SYNDROME ACQUIRED WHEN WORKING WITH PICTURE DISPLAY TERMINALS  What is VDT syndrome? VDT syndrome is a condition characterized by a range of physical and mental disorders that occur when you spend extended periods looking at a screen and typing on a keyboard. This condition is common among young people who spend a lot […]

UNDERSTANDING FLU (INFLUENZA)

20 May, 2024
What is flu? Flu is an illness caused by the influenza virus, which is one of the viruses that can cause cold symptoms. It is also known as the flu. The flu differs from the common cold in that it presents with more pronounced systemic symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and headaches, compared to […]