Anemia, or iron deficiency, is a condition where the body lacks healthy red blood cells, resulting in organs not receiving enough oxygen. This makes individuals feel tired and pale. Anemia can be temporary or chronic, with varying severity levels. In adults, anemia is considered to occur when hemoglobin (Hb) levels are less than 14 grams per deciliter for men and less than 12 grams per deciliter for women. Severe anemia occurs when Hb levels fall below 8 grams per deciliter.   Causes of an...

DBD and typhoid, two diseases that may seem similar but are actually different in many ways, including their causes, symptoms, and laboratory tests.   1. Different Causes: - DBD is caused by the dengue virus transmitted through Aedes mosquito bites. - Typhoid is caused by the Salmonella typhi bacteria that enter the body through contaminated food.   2. Differences in Symptoms: - DBD is characterized by a sudden high fever, reaching up to 39-40°C, often accompanied by bleedin...

Cancer is one of the deadly diseases that needs to be watched out for. But what if we can detect cancer early, even before symptoms arise? This is what SPOT-MAS Test (Screening for the Presence Of Tumor by Methylation And Size) offers, a breakthrough in early detection of multiple cancers. The SPOT-MAS test can identify the 5 most common types of cancer, namely lung, liver, breast, stomach, and colorectal cancer. The advanced technology used in this test is Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), w...

Hello, #Pramita'sFriend! We're going to talk about aspiration pneumonia, but don't worry, it's not as complicated as you might think! Let's explore this important information. What Is Aspiration Pneumonia? Aspiration pneumonia occurs when foreign objects or fluids enter the lungs and cause an infection. Symptoms can resemble a common flu, but it can be more severe.   Symptoms of Aspiration Pneumonia Symptoms of aspiration pneumonia can vary, ranging from fever, cough, difficulty b...

"Maintaining an ideal body is actually easier than we think, #PramitaFriend! Let's discuss more about Body Mass Index (BMI) and how to keep our bodies healthy.   Definition of BMI BMI is a simple tool that measures the proportion of our weight and height. Calculate BMI with the formula: BMI = (Body Weight (kg)) / (Height (m) x Height (m)). BMI helps us assess whether our weight is normal, underweight, overweight, or obese.   Benefits of BMI BMI is not just a number. It helps us...

Workplace health check-ups are super important for maintaining and improving the overall health of workers, both physically and mentally. So, we'll be examined by doctors who are experts in this field. Don't worry, it won't be painful at all. The goal is to protect us from health risks and accidents in the workplace. These check-ups usually consist of several steps (each company may have different examinations based on its work risks), such as physical examination, blood tests, urine tests, a...