As of the time of writing this article, more than 2.39 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, equal to 31 doses for every 100 people according to Global Vaccination Tracker. Although there is a stark gap between vaccination programs in different countries, with some yet to report a single dose. Israel was the first […]
An emergency operations center (EOC) can be defined as a central command and control facility responsible for carrying out the principles of emergency preparedness and emergency management, or disaster management functions at a strategic level during an emergency, and ensuring the continuity of operation of a company, political subdivision or other organization. An EOC is […]
What is An Emergency Operations Center? An emergency operations center (EOC) can be defined as a central command and control facility (physical or virtual) responsible for carrying out the principles of emergency preparedness and emergency management, or disaster management functions at a strategic level during an emergency, and ensuring the continuity of operation of a […]
Excedrin is a pain relieving drug which contains mainly acetaminophen, aspirin as well as other active ingredients. Aspirin and acetaminophen relieve pain by keeping your body from making certain natural substances. Caffeine in some products helps increase the effects of aspirin and acetaminophen. It is used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains due to: […]
Which of these technological advances has improved flu vaccines? A. The Internet B. Virus culturing C. Antiviral drugs D. MRI scans The Correct answer to the question above is option B. Virus culturing Cell-based’ refers to how the influenza (flu) vaccine is made. Most inactivated flu vaccines are produced by growing flu viruses in eggs. […]
A muscle relaxant is a drug that affects skeletal muscle function and decreases muscle tone. It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms, pain, and hyperreflexia. The term “muscle relaxant” is not a class of drugs but used to refer to two major therapeutic groups: neuromuscular blockers and spasmolytics. Muscle relaxers are […]
A tweaker is an extremely or overly paranoid individual usually high on Methamphetamine or some other type of stimulant. The person is usually very high-strung and easily distracted by almost anything. Methamphetamine is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Also known as meth, blue, ice, and crystal, among many other […]
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It was devised before 2500 BCE in China and by the late 20th century was used in many other areas of the world. Acupuncture consists of the insertion of one or […]
Climate change, also called global warming, refers to the rise in average surface temperatures on Earth. An overwhelming scientific consensus maintains that climate change is due primarily to the human use of fossil fuels, which releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the air. The gases trap heat within the atmosphere, which can have […]
Air pollution results in the release of various gases into the atmosphere, finely divided solids, or finely dispersed liquid aerosols at rates that exceed the natural capacity of the environment to dissipate and dilute or absorb them. These substances may reach concentrations in the air that cause undesirable health, economic, or aesthetic effects. Air […]
