Introduction

Rheumatic diseases are those diseases which affect the joints, tendons, ligaments, bones and muscles. They include many types of arthritis and several other conditions

The branch of medicine that deals with these is called rheumatology, and it has traditionally focused on managing these ailments once they occur. However, there is presently a shift towards preventive rheumatology, which focuses on preventing these problems from developing in the first place

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Polio

Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus is contagious and can infect a person’s spinal cord, causing paralysis (can’t move parts of the body). It primarily affects children under the age of five.

Although there is no cure for polio, immunization is the most effective strategy to prevent children from the disease. Each time a child under the age of five is immunized,

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a lung infection caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (abbreviated as TB) mostly affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body such as the spine, brain, or kidneys.

Types of Tuberculosis

Not everyone infected with the TB bacterium becomes sick. As a result, two TB-related conditions exist: Latent TB infection and Active TB infection.

Latent TB: This means the TB bacterium is present in the body,

Did you know that one in eleven people have diabetes? If you or someone you know has diabetes, you know that it can be a difficult disease to manage. There is a lot of information about diabetes, and it can be hard to know where to start.

In this guide, we will provide you with everything you need to know about diabetes. We will discuss the different types of diabetes,

OBESITY IN PAKISTAN

A dramatic increase in obesity has been seen in Pakistan in recent years. According to the latest figures by WHO (World Health Organization) 58.1% people of Pakistan are overweight and 43.9% of the population is suffering from obesity Another study finds that if obesity keeps growing at its current rate, it will significantly shorten the life expectancy of Pakistanis as it puts individuals at risk of various medical complications In this post you will get to know about obesity,