Caring for a young child is not always easy. Emergencies can occur at any time and it could leave you worried. Paediatric emergencies are so common and they make up many of the emergency cases in hospitals. Paediatric emergencies can often cause parents to worry, especially when dealing with their first child. But you should…
As many as 5.6 million healthcare workers face risks associated with bloodborne pathogens, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). That’s why OSHA mandates medical providers to undergo bloodborne pathogens training so that they can reduce risks associated with exposure. With bloodborne pathogens training and continuing education, healthcare workers learn to prevent the…
The one wish for every pregnant woman is to deliver her child safely and properly. That is why many expectant mothers begin to look for a good hospital months before their due date. This is to avoid last-minute rush and making the mistake of choosing the wrong hospital. Choosing a good hospital for delivery in…
Staying healthy requires you to know the state of your health. It is not enough for you to only visit hospitals when you are down with an illness. Sometimes, that could be prevented if you go for a regular check-up. Check-ups are good preventative measures that could save you a lot, not just in money,…
The following are some important medical abbreviations in Nigeria and their full meaning. They comprise of abbreviations commonly used by medical professionals and healthcare practitioners in Nigeria. It can be useful knowledge for anyone. Medical Abbreviations in Nigeria and their Full Meaning ABBREVIATIONÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â FULL MEANING ABUTHÂ …
The health sector is one of the most important sectors in a country. This is because of how important one’s health is. The entire country relies on the health sector because healthy citizens run the country. Only someone who is fit and sound, health-wise, can work to earn a living. In Nigeria, over the years,…
The importance of conducting regular medical check-ups and tests can never be overemphasised. A medical test is a good way to diagnose a serious condition. Some very serious conditions do not show the symptoms you would ordinarily expect at the early stage. That means you may still be breathing fine and be going about your…
The health sector in Nigeria is plagued by so many problems that prevent it from performing adequately. One of the major problems is quackery. Before we even go further to see how it affects our health sector, let us take the time to define what quackery is. What is Quackery? Quackery refers to practices involving…
Hospitals are not the only places that need certain healthcare devices. There are some you should have at home too. Health emergencies can happen at any time. Sometimes, you might be lucky enough to be within a short distance away from a hospital or a clinic, but you may also live far from the nearest…
Tuberculosis or TB is a disease that is spread by a germ. It is a communicable disease that is passed through the air when someone with the disease coughs or sneezes. TB is a serious disease that is often life-threatening, although there are medications that are used to treat the disease. Tuberculosis is a prevalent…
