Substance abuse and pregnancy can form a perilous combination, as underscored by recent research findings. The study revealed that pregnant women with a history of substance abuse faced a significantly heightened risk of heart attack and stroke-related deaths during childbirth compared to their drug-free counterparts. Senior author Dr. Martha Gulati, who serves as the associate […]
What is Seroquel? Seroquel is a brand of quetiapine, a prescription drug that comes in the form of a tablet you take by mouth. There are two versions of the tablet. The Seroquel (immediate-release tablet) and Seroquel XR (extended-release tablet). The extended-release version is slowly released into your bloodstream over time. Both forms are also […]
Different stool colors can mean different things, mostly depending on what you’ve eaten. You’d probably notice if your poop is a different hue than normal. Most of the time, minor changes in the color of your waste are due to diet. After all, we don’t eat the same thing at every meal, every day. But […]
There are many reasons why adults are underweight. Most adults are skinny genetically and they have higher metabolism rates compared to others. Busy lifestyles with stress, depression, smoking, poor appetite, convalescence, or strenuous physical activities are part of the reasons why most adults stay skinny. Amongst ladies especially, the image might be another possible cause […]
Nanda Nursing Diagnosis List 2022 – 2023 NANDA International (formerly the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association) is a professional organization of nurses interested in standardized nursing terminology, that was officially founded in 1982 and develops, researches, disseminates, and refines the nomenclature, criteria, and taxonomy of nursing diagnoses. A nursing diagnosis is used to determine the […]
Blood tonics are very popular in Nigeria. Virtually all local pharmaceutical companies produce one blood tonic or the other. A tonic containing organic iron and Vitamin B12, which is essential for the formation of haemoglobin, and folic acid, another B vitamin, which aids the absorption of iron can help in the treatment of anaemia. However, […]
Cucumbers known scientifically as Cucumis sativus belongs to the same botanical family as melons (including watermelon and cantaloupe) and squashes (including summer squash, winter squash, zucchini and pumpkin). Commercial production of cucumbers is usually divided into two types. “Slicing cucumbers” are produced for fresh consumption. “Pickling cucumbers” are produced for eventual processing into pickles. Slicing […]
When a person picks up a new prescription, the pharmacist usually has a few key pieces of instruction about the medication. Often, the medication timing is among these directions. Most patients want prescriptions to be effective. Some medications work more effectively when taken at specific times. For example, one study found that taking blood pressure […]
All babies grow at different paces. For most, growth after birth is fast and easy. But some babies do not gain weight as quickly as expected, even though they may have a healthy appetite. We get concerned about lack of weight gain because it can lead to problems like developmental delays, behavioral concerns and difficulty […]
Ogi (or Akamu) is a fermented cereal pudding from Nigeria, typically made from maize, sorghum, or millet. Traditionally, the grains are soaked in water for up to three days, before wet milling and sieving to remove husks. The filtered cereal is then allowed to ferment for up to three days until sour. It is then […]
