Monday, June 25, 2012

Clinical Research – Thriving Career

Tuberculosis is one of the most dangerous diseases. It was detected in Egypt’s ancient mummies. It spreads rapidly. Even in this technologically rich world this disease kills more than 330,000 people per year. As per WHO, India accounts for one fifth of the global TB incident cases. There are various drugs in the market that can work against it and can gift happy and healthy life. What will happen when these medicines stop working on it? It is a time to think over it because new incurable tuberculosis has entered India and it is rapidly travelling to different states. Doctors are striving hard to find the clue to dissolve the problem forever but as of now there is no concrete solution to this deadly disease. A good team of clinical research professionals is required. If you also want to master this area of profession then Medvarsity can offer you a specialized course investing your career in which you will get quality returns from your profession.

Medvarsity, India’s first online medical college offers you PG diploma course in clinical research. The course is planned in a way that it gives students the in-depth knowledge of the industry. In addition to this, students also implement their theories practically in 15 days contact program which is held at Apollo Hospital Hyderabad, Delhi, Bangalore & Chennai. In addition to this, students get the study material online and offline both. The course gives them the ease of studying as well. The duration of the course is 1 year. During this whole year students become well equipped to serve the market.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Clinical Counseling – Understanding Human Behavior

The work of a clinical counselor is similar to that of a psychologist. He helps to diagnose patients with mental disorders. Clinical counselors do this by talking. It gives them the clear picture of the issue the patient is facing and them they give them the alternative ways of looking and serving the problem. They are also known as therapists. With the growing urbanization and lack of time people suffer from various problems which vary from schizophrenia to depression. The number of clinical counselors is not enough to serve the big lot of patients; it is ultimately increasing the demand for skilled professionals.

If you want to master this area then Medvarsity, India’s first online medical college, is offering a diploma in clinical counseling. The syllabus of the course is designed after a close research of the requirements of the industry. During the course students gain understanding of clinical roles, relationships and functions, contextual basis for assessment and intervention, etc. After the course students are prepared to practice as well qualified clinical counselors. The study material for the course is provided online and offline both. Students get a special ID and password for studying online. To give hands on practical implementation students can also attend contact program at Apollo Hospital Hyderabad.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Donate Blood Stay Healthy

Did you ever think of offering help that benefits you as well? If not then it is a time when you can surely help someone in need by donating blood. Only 5 percent of the total world population donates blood but transfusion increases every year by 9 percent. Most of the people have a misconception that it hampers the body but according to a study blood donation is good for health as it reduces the risk of heart attacks.

As per the American medical association donating blood on regular basis reduces the iron stores in body. Controlling iron content in blood preserves heart and vascular health. It works on the basic nature of iron that it gets rusting. Excess level of iron in the body is the reason why body oxidizes and prematurely ages. At the same time research suggests that blood should not be donated just to reduce iron stores in body. It can also be reduced by diet control and other measures

Now if you want to stay healthy, look young and help someone at the same time then blood donation will definitely help you.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Overcome Obesity - Medvarsity

Obesity is a problem under which a huge chunk of Indian population comes. There are numerous reasons that make one obese. These may include eating habits, genes or psychological issues. With the pace in increasing obesity, it has become more of a lifestyle. It is not only common amongst the youth and children rather cover all the age groups.

If you are also suffering from the same problem then here are some steps following which you can overcome obesity and stay healthy.

Exercise: It is the most important step to revolt against the disease. Exercise will help you burn excess calories and fats. 30 minutes of exercise can help you lose a lot of weight. You can add cycling, dancing, swimming, playing tennis, jogging, walking, etc. to your daily routine.

Diet
: Workout is not the only thing that can help you overcome the problem. You need to have control over the food intake. High fibers and less fat consumption is a great help which you can get from raw vegetables, salads, fruits, etc.

No Junk Food: Junk food is a big no no. Never go for junk food like fries, burger, pizza, soft drinks, etc. as they contain a lot of fat which will ultimately accumulate around your waist.

No dieting: Avoid crash dieting. It makes your body weak and when you start eating again, your body accepts fat more rapidly.

Control Drinking: Controlling intake of alcohol helps in controlling fat in body and also prevents you from alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Eat in small portions: Eating in small portions is always recommended as this way you do not feel starved and you stay healthy.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Final Goodbye to Cigarettes

Smoking – the word itself is filled with suffocation. Most of the people start smoking just because they want to try it once. Smoking kills slowly, even after knowing this, smokers are continually increasing. There are more than 700 chemicals in one single stick of a cigarette. When it is lit, it releases more than 2000 chemicals in the air. The effect is harmful for both smoker as well as the one who becomes a second-hand smoker. This habit is slowly spreading over masses and there is no way to escape.

There is a big lot who want to step forward and leave this habit as a bad dream but they find it difficult. They start taking nicotine gums which is just another substitute of cigarette but still the problem remains same.

Doctors are working hard to find a solution of this non-ending problem. They studied more than 1000 smokers of various caste, gender and age for around 14 months. The study revealed that those smokers whose fruit and vegetable intake is high tend to have less craving for nicotine. Thus, it becomes easy for them to quit smoking.

If you are also planning to quit smoking and you find it difficult then eating more fruits can gradually reduce your demand of smoking to nil.

Blending Medicine and Technology

Healthcare informatics is a blend of medicine world with information technology. It is related to introducing latest technology for expanding information, advancing the clinical work flow and also to improve the security systems of the domain. It includes a lot of application of information technology and computer science with the proficiency in medicine world. This field demands skilled computer software and hardware engineers too. It is one of the fastest growing verticals of the industry. Thus, the demand for skilled professionals is also increasing. It is one of the highest paid professions of this domain. Thus, planning career in healthcare informatics is a good decision.

In order to cater experts in this area Medvarsity is offering a specialized diploma in healthcare informatics. The objective of the course is to provide students with top-notch education so that they can practice this profession and can successfully deliver patients’ care with effective technology. The only criterion of getting in the course is that a student should be a graduate. The duration of course is of 6 months. During the tenure of the course students get the insight of the profession and become prepared for the profession. The best part of the course is that there are no such classroom sessions. Being an online medical college, Medvarsity offers course online and students get flexibility in studying. They can study when they are comfortable.