What is Dissociative Identity Disorder? Dissociative identity disorder (DID) develops when a person fails to form a total personality that integrates all aspects of yourself or your emotions. To get something labelled as DID, the person must have 2 or more different personality states or alters or identities that control your behaviour at different times. […]
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Pneumothorax when broken down is 2 words; pneumo meaning air and thorax meaning chest. Abnormal collection or presence of air in the pleural cavity is termed as pneumothorax. The air in the plural space disrupts the normal negative intrapleural pressure which is what is resisting the elastic recoil of the lung tissue keeping them expanded
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Everybody fears something right? No one is devoid of fear and if there is someone with no fears then it’s a problem. Fearing something is okay, it’s normal. It is also an emotion like happiness, sadness, anger…This is actually something that protects you. Imagine you are encountered with a wild animal and say you don’t
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Introduction Vitamin deficiency occurs when the body does not get the recommended daily dose of vitamins from any of the natural sources . And the most common types of vitamin deficiency is vitamin D deficiency. It is prevalent in all age groups. The major reason for this deficiency could be the decreased exposure to sunlight.
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Overview of Myeloproliferative Disorders Myeloproliferative disorders generally involve the excessive production of blood cells; specifically, those of the myeloid lineage. The bone marrow produces these cells through a process known as hematopoiesis. The hematopoietic stem cells have the ability to regenerate themselves. These hematopoietic stem cells give rise to the myeloid and lymphoid progenitor cells.
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Overview The glucose test is also known as the sugar test. This test detects the presence of glucose in blood. This is a diagnostic test to detect diabetes. There are different types of sugar tests available. If a person is diabetic then, another test HbA1c, is performed every 2 to 6 months, depending on their
In this fast-paced world, prioritising mental well-being can feel like a luxury. We juggle between work, relationships, and personal commitments which leaves us with no time to unwind and relax our minds. However, making time to focus on mental health is crucial for overall well-being. Here is how audiobooks can help improve your well being.
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What is good health? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) health is “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” . This definition highlights that good health is an ongoing process and not a fixed state. This article aims to inform readers about the
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