Hajj is one of the largest mass gatherings (MGs) of Muslims hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj from the 8th to the 12th of Dhul-Hijja annually in the city of Mecca and visit the city of Medina. Over 2 million Muslims perform Hajj every year. Though pilgrims stay together to …
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Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose or blood sugar levels. Diabetes, over time, may cause damage to other parts of the body including the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and oral health. Diabetic people are at higher risk of developing tooth problems if their blood sugar is not managed …
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Poor oral hygiene not only affects teeth but may also cause gum disease. Gum disease is quite common but also preventable. Healthy gums are firm, pale pink, and fit tightly around the teeth. However, a little discoloration, swelling, bleeding, or any other change may be the result of gum disease. Gum diseases may also lead …
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Cavities are damaged areas in your teeth that may develop tiny holes or openings. Cavities, also known as caries, are formed when tooth enamel is damaged. Cavities are the result of various factors such as sugary foods, carbonated drinks, not brushing regularly, bacteria in the mouth, or food residues that are not effectively cleaned. It …
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Everyone loves a bright and beautiful smile. It enhances the personality and confidence. However, visible or subtle spots/lines of yellow or brown color appear on teeth due to poor oral hygiene. These could be in form of fine lines or patches/spots of yellow or brown color. Such conditions represent underlying oral health problems that may …
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Bad breath is an embarrassing and frustrating problem to deal with, but it is often easily remedied with simple changes to your diet and oral hygiene routine. Bad breath is also known as halitosis or fetor oris. Bad breath is quite common and approximately 25 percent of the people are affected by this. Bad breath …
Your toothbrush may contain millions of microbes and a contaminated toothbrush can make you sick. Oral health is critical and contributes to your body’s health and quality of life. Slight negligence towards your oral hygiene may ultimately have detrimental effects on your physical and mental health. Our teeth extensively contribute to chewing food and get exposed …
You might never realize how your oral hygiene and heart are associated. Countless bacteria are present in your oral cavity. Many of these are good bacteria that do not cause any harm to your health. But various bacteria that are present in your mouth because of poor oral hygiene can put you at higher risk …
MRSA – A continuous and serious threat to Healthcare Facilities & Communities Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is bacteria that causes infections in different parts of the body. MRSA has mutated in the past 50 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three people carry some type of staph bacteria and two …
The waste produced in the process of healthcare activities contains a higher number of potential infections and injuries than any other type of waste. The term healthcare waste includes all types of waste being produced within healthcare facilities (HCFs) including wards, emergencies, operation theaters, laboratories, and research centers, etc. According to the World Health Organization …
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