Fast Facts 2 A genetic disease, resulting from environmental (gluten) and genetic (HLA and non-HLA genes) factors. Estimated 1 % Americans (1 in 133) has celiac disease. 5-22% of celiac patients have an immediate family member involved. Infertility, reduced bone density, neurological disorders, some cancers, and other autoimmune diseases are other disorders associated with celiac…
DetailsAttempting Suicide and having suicidal tendency are the most extreme form of self-harming behaviour exhibited by humans. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, defines suicide as “death caused by self-directed injurious behaviour with an intent to die as a result of the behaviour.” As per the statistical interpretation (for year 2012) by the WHO, suicide…
DetailsPsoriasis is not all of you, it is just a part of you like everything else Psoriasis is generally classified based on the severity of the disease from mild to severe with a Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) scale. Based on this severity index treatment is given to the patients. The score comprises of 3…
DetailsToday on Organ Donation day, Turacoz team members pledge their organs for a noble cause and want to contribute to human life even after perishing. Why should we donate our organs? In India, where population consists of 1.2 billion people, the statistics stands at 0.08 persons as organ donors per million population (PMP). This is…
Details“Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” Christopher Reeve Sarcoma, may be defined as “a malignant tumor of connective or other non-epithelial tissue.” It occurs in the connective tissue of the body including fat, blood vessels, nerves, bones, muscles, deep skin tissues, and the cartilage. Types of Sarcoma Liposarcoma Most common soft tissue sarcoma. Develops in…
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