Avian influenza refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Avian flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with avian flu viruses have occurred. […]
GENERATING COVID-19 PROJECTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE SCENARIOS FOR ALL COUNTRIES This Predictions was developed by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) an independent population health research center at UW Medicine, part of the University of Washington, that provides rigorous and comparable measurement of the world’s most important health problems and evaluates the strategies used […]
What Is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is a health care profession that assists people to restore, maintain and maximize their strength, function, movement, and overall well-being. The terms “physiotherapy” and “physical therapy” mean the same thing and are used interchangeably, as are the terms “physiotherapist” and “physical therapist”. Physiotherapists have in-depth knowledge of how the body […]
Social work is a practice-based profession that promotes social change, development, cohesion and the empowerment of people and communities. Social work practice involves the understanding of human development, behavior and the social, economic and cultural institutions and interactions. Social work is a professional discipline which is being offered in many higher institutions across Nigeria. What […]
Who is a Social Worker? A social work can be defined as a profession that seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals and to effect system-wide change through the pursuit of social justice. Just like any helping profession, such as nursing and teaching, social work seeks to help people overcome some of life’s […]
What is a Phlebotomist? Phlebotomists collect blood for donation or for testing, so the blood can be analyzed in a clinical laboratory. Blood tests are used to diagnose illness, evaluate the effectiveness of medications and determine whether a patient is receiving proper nutrition. Many patients have phobias when it comes to blood and needles, and […]
Medical laboratory scientists (MLS), also known as clinical laboratory scientists, play a crucial role in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients. They are the third-largest medical profession (after doctors & nurses). Medical laboratory scientists perform complex testing using sophisticated instruments to detect diseases and monitor treatment. Medical laboratory science provides clues that are key […]
What is Counseling? The terms counselor and therapist are often used interchangeably, but at the core, counselors are often mental health professionals focused on providing pragmatic solutions to your issue. Counseling services run the gamut from general to targeted services like marriage counseling, family therapy, or substance abuse counseling. Counseling is a big field with […]
Psychotherapy is a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider. During psychotherapy, During psychotherapy, a person with a mental illness talks to a licensed and trained mental health care professional who helps him or her identify and work through the factors that may be […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seen a “sharp increase” in hand sanitizer products from Mexico that are contaminated with methanol, which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. The FDA says it is aware of adults and children who have recently died, been blinded or hospitalized after ingesting hand […]
