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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Parents often worry about the weight loss of their child, which is justified, because the weight loss of the child is often a sign of a serious illness. For the physical and mental development of children, the healthy weight of children is extremely important. One of the biggest problems of parents of weak children is […]
Sleepiness refers to feeling drowsy or tired or being unable to keep your eyes open. Sleepiness can be accompanied by lethargy, weakness, and lack of mental agility. While most people feel drowsy at some point or another, persistent sleepiness or fatigue, especially at inappropriate times, can indicate a sleep disorder or other medical problem. Many […]
Virtually every patient wants prescriptions to be effective. Some medications work more effectively when taken at specific times. When getting a new prescription, the pharmacist is tasked with reviewing important information with you regarding medication management. Among the things he or she may cover is when to take medication. Just like certain prescriptions should be […]
