As humans, we need drugs because we are bound to get sick once in a while. Medicines are substances or chemical compounds used to cure, stop, or prevent disease. They can also help ease the symptoms or assist in the diagnosis of illnesses. Medications have helped many people to live a healthy life. I am…
Getting an injection shot is something most people do not look forward to. While taking pills or medicine orally can help treat a disease, there are times when it may be necessary to take an injection shot. An injection shot can be given almost on almost any part of the body, depending on the type…
The elbow is a hinged joint that connects the upper arm bone (humerus) to the forearm bones (radius and ulna). It allows for the flexion and extension of the forearm relative to the upper arm. Your elbows are an important part of your body. They help you move around, perform activities, and even assist your…
A school is a place where students or pupils acquire knowledge, values, and skills; still, it could be an abode for all sorts of germs and infections. On average, a primary school student is exposed to about six infections in a 12 calendar month. This automatically translates to the absence of the child from school…
Whitlow or herpetic whitlow is a condition that affects the fingers, often resulting in sores and swelling Whitlow can be very painful and discomforting. It is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) type 1 and 2. Whitlow occurs when a broken skin on your finger or a handing nail, comes in contact with the…
Many people see grey hair as a sign of aging, and they may not be wrong. As we age in years, our hair loses its richness and not only does it become more brittle and grows less, it also loses its colour. So instead of having all black hair, you would begin to see strands…
The kitchen is one part of the house that should always be clean. Because you do a lot of things in the kitchen, it is not surprising that it gets dirty or messy easily. But you cannot afford to leave it like so, because of the nature of what you do in the kitchen, making…
This decade has brought us much terrible news about growing talcum powder lawsuits. To be honest, it is heartbreaking that a harmless-looking thing like baby talcum powder, which is supposed to protect the child, actually ends up harming. The past and ongoing talcum powder lawsuits have forced us to look for alternatives because, well, in the…
The acronym IUI refers to Intrauterine Insemination. It is a key component that enhances reproductive technology known commonly as in vitro fertilization (IVF). In a simple term, IUI is an infertility treatment option often called artificial insemination. [1] How Is IUI Treatment Performed The medical practitioner collects washed, primed, viable and large volumes of sperm…
This is a medical procedure where a doctor looks inside the uterus to diagnose and treat the causes of abnormal bleeding. It is done with the use of a hysteroscope. The doctor inserts a thin, lighted tube is inserted into the vagina. The tube is used to examine the cervix and inside of the uterus….