According to Avert, Nigeria has the second largest HIV epidemic in the world. Although HIV prevalence among adults is much less (1.3%) than other sub-Saharan African countries such as South Africa (19%) and Zambia (11.5%), the size of Nigeria’s population means 1.8 million people were living with HIV in 2019. Recent drops in prevalence estimates […]
Many foods we love to eat in Nigeria are unhealthy during pregnancy. Nigeria has a large variety of foods and vegetables which can be blended creatively to provide healthy meals. There are traditional ways of cooking many Nigerian dishes and modern ways as well but the goal during pregnancy is to promote the health of […]
The teeth function to mechanically break down items of food by cutting and crushing them in preparation for swallowing and digesting. Humans have four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, which each have a specific function. Dental restoration, dental fillings, or simply fillings, are treatments used to restore the function, integrity, and morphology […]
According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Sciences, the annual incidence of appendicitis in Nigeria is 22.1–49.8 new cases per 100,000. The lifetime risk of acute appendicitis in developed countries is about 6.7% for females and 8.6% for males. However, the lifetime chances of undergoing appendicectomy are much higher, i.e., 9.89% for […]
Nurse anesthetists are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) responsible for administering anesthesia to patients. This practice specialty is unique among nursing careers, as the advanced training required for the job puts nurse anesthetists on a level similar to physicians. Nurse anesthetists work independently, often serving as the sole anesthetist within a practice or facility. In […]
What is Postinor-2? Postinor-2 is an emergency contraceptive only. Postinor-2 is not intended as a regular method of contraception. It is used to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. It is estimated that Postinor-2 will prevent 85% of expected pregnancies. 95% of expected pregnancies will be prevented if taken within the […]
Xanax is approved by The Food and Drug Administration to treat certain kinds of anxiety, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It can treat various symptoms of GAD, including high levels of anxiety, restlessness, and muscle tension. Xanax is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant. It is in the benzodiazepine class of medications, which comprises drugs […]
According to the American Psychological Association, Anger is “an emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage,” according to Charles Spielberger, Ph.D., a psychologist who specializes in the study of anger. Like other emotions, it is accompanied by physiological and biological changes; when you get angry, your heart rate […]
What are Suboxone strips? Suboxone strips, also known as Suboxone film, is a form of Suboxone that’s made into easily-dissolved strips that a user places under their tongue. Suboxone film is intended for sublingual absorption because this is the most effective way to absorb the buprenorphine aside from injection. Suboxone strips contain all the active […]
Redotex is a weight loss diet pill that may help you reduce up to 6 pounds of body fat on a weekly basis, according to its producer. It supposedly contains a number of components that promise to raise the body’s metabolic rate causing weight loss. The components in this product may also help manage nervous […]
