Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) are acute febrile diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, which occur in the tropics, can be life-threatening, and are caused by four closely related virus serotypes of the genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae. It is also known as breakbone fever, since it can be extremely painful. Unlike malaria, dengue is just [...]
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Calculate Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) & RMR Free Online
August 2nd, 2010 
HassanBasal metabolic rate (BMR), and the closely related resting metabolic rate (RMR), is the amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, in the post-absorptive state (meaning that the digestive system is inactive, which requires about twelve hours of fasting in humans). The release of energy in this state is sufficient [...]
Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI) Free Online
August 2nd, 2010 HassanThe body mass index (BMI), or Quetelet index, is a statistical measure of body weight based on a person’s weight and height. Though it does not actually measure the percentage of body fat, it is used to estimate a healthy body weight based on a person’s height. Due to its ease of measurement and calculation, [...]
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226 Comments »Home Care after Total Knee Replacement
December 5th, 2009 HassanKnee recovery requires a lot of care and precautions asfter your shifting from hospital to home. Patients and its attendants have to abide by set of precautions. The following is a list of modifications that can make your home easier to navigate during your recovery: 1. Safety bars or a secure handrail in your shower [...]
