Anti–snake venom (ASV) are immunoglobulins prepared by immunizing horses with the venom of poisonous snakes and subsequently extracting and purifying the horses’ serum. They are the only effective antidote for snake venom. Antivenoms may be species specific (monovalent/monospecific) or may be effective against several species (polyvalent/polyspecific). Antibodies raised against the venom of one species may […]
Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease that infects domestic and wild animals. It is transmitted to other animals and humans through close contact with saliva from infected animals (i.e. bites, scratches, licks on broken skin and mucous membranes). Once symptoms of the disease develop, rabies is fatal to both animals and humans. Rabies differs from […]
Counterfeit medicine is fake medicine. It may be contaminated or contain the wrong or no active ingredient. They could have the right active ingredient but at the wrong dose. Counterfeit drugs are illegal and may be harmful to your health. As with many promising medications, fake chloroquine tablets are spreading globally unhampered like the corona […]
Harvoni is a combination of ledipasvir and sofosbuvir and is used to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. It may sometimes be used with another antiviral medication (ribavirin). These drugs work by reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body, which helps your immune system fight the infection […]
What is Radon testing? Radon testing is the only way to know whether your home has high levels of radon, a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer over time. Here’s what you need to know about radon testing and reducing radon levels in your home. Radon testing is performed to detect the presence of […]
What is Radon? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. It has no smell, colour or taste. Radon is produced from the natural radioactive decay of uranium, which is found in all rocks and soil. Radon can also be found in water. Radon escapes easily from the ground into the air, where it decays and […]
What is radon poisoning? Radon poisoning refers to the exposure to a radioactive gas known as radon beyond permissible limits set by the World Health Organization. Radon poisoning occurs when large amounts enter the body and cause harmful physical changes. Radon is a naturally occurring element that takes a gaseous form at standard temperatures and […]
Blue Meanies Mushroom (Panaeolus cyanescens) or Copelandia cyanescens are sometimes referred to is a psychedelic mushroom a strain of Psilocybe cubensis. However these mushrooms are different in a few ways. For one, these are the first species of mushroom that isn’t part of the Psilocybe genus, but instead, Panaeolus. They contain naturally-occurring psychoactive and hallucinogenic […]
What is rubbing alcohol Rubbing alcohol is a natural bactericidal treatment. This means it kills bacteria but doesn’t necessarily prevent their growth. Rubbing alcohol can also kill fungus and viruses. However, it’s important a person uses a rubbing alcohol concentration of no less than a 50 percent solution. The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) defines “isopropyl […]
Vasoprin contains 75 mg Aspirin a drug that decreases the substances that cause pain and inflammation. This analgesic and antipyretic is prescribed for pain, heart attack, and fever. In Nigeria, Vasoprin is produced by Juhel Pharmaceuticals. How Vasoprin affects the body Aspirin reduces the blood’s ability to clot. That helps reduce the risk of […]
