Family planning is one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), family planning is defined as “the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and the spacing and timing of their births. It is achieved through use […]
Health information management (HIM)is defined as the collection analysis, storage, and protection of the quality of patient health information. This information can be either paper-based, a combination of paper and digital (hybrid), or as is more often the case, a fully electronic health record (EHR). Health information management professionals are using advanced technology as they […]
What is Tetraphosphorus Trisulfide? Tetraphosphorus Trisulfide (P4S3) is a yellow inorganic compound developed by Henri Sevene and Emile David Cahen in 1898 as part of their invention of friction matches that did not pose the health hazards of white phosphorus. Breathing white phosphorus for long periods may cause a condition known as “phossy jaw” which […]
Diabetes is a chronic disease that impairs the body’s ability to process blood glucose, otherwise known as blood sugar. There are several types of diabetes, which have various treatments. In the United States, the estimated number of people of all ages living with diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes is 34.2 million. Experts in the health sector declared that 11.2 […]
What is Miprocin? Miprocin (4-HO-MiPT) is a novel psychedelic substance of the tryptamine class that produces psilocybin-like psychedelic effects when administered. This substance is relatively uncommon and has only a short history of human use. Miprocin can affect all the senses, altering a person’s thinking, sense of time, and emotions. They can also cause a […]
What is Oregano oil? Oregano oil is one of the most potent and powerful essential oils and has been used for centuries in traditional practices. Oregano essential oil is made from the dried shoots and leaves of the plant. The oil extract is derived from steam distillation. When mixed with carrier oil, oregano essential oil […]
What are antibiotics? Antibiotics are a common medication that doctors prescribe to fight bacteria. Antibiotics are powerful medicines that fight certain infections and can save lives when used properly. They either stop bacteria from reproducing or destroy them. Before bacteria can multiply and cause symptoms, the immune system can typically kill them. White blood cells […]
What is an NDIS Support Coordinator? According to available data over four million Australians live with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aims to provide mental and financial support to ensure these people live comfortably. However, some can’t access the support plans themselves. This is where NDIS support coordinators come in handy. A […]
The sexual abuse of children is a widespread problem across the world. Sexual abuse during childhood refers to any kind of sexual relations that occur between a child and an immediate family member, caregiver, any other adult, or another child or teen. These interactions can range from inappropriate touching of the genitals and other body […]
Definition: An individual with at least one parent who is or was an alcoholic. Earlier discussions of the effects on the child of an alcoholic had focused on young or teenage children. In the 19805, being an adult child of an alcoholic (ACA or ACOA) became a self-identification associated with a mutual-help group movement, operating […]
