Medical device’ refers to any instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, appliance, implant, reagent for in vitro use, software, material, or other similar or related article, intended by the manufacturer to be used, alone or in combination, for human beings, for one or more of the specific medical purpose(s) of: diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment, or alleviation of […]
Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson is an American multinational corporation founded in 1886 that develops medical devices, pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods. Its common stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the company is ranked No. 37 on the 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations […]
What is HIV? HIV stands for “Human Immuno Deficiency Virus” it is the causative agent of AIDS. What Does AIDS Stand For ? AIDS stands for “Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome”. It is caused by the HIV virus which weakens the immune System (body’s defence mechanism) and makes a person susceptible to all kinds of infections. […]
Over the years the indiscriminate use of birth control pills otherwise known as oral contraceptives has assumed a dangerous dimension. This unhealthy trend especially among teenagers, single and unmarried has persisted despite the dangers of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted disease due to unprotected sex.The widespread availability of these products at very cheap prices […]
The quest to bring innovation and improve the quality of treatment available to HIV patients in the continent, recently received a boost with the unveiling of the new super drug for the management of the condition. The new antiretroviral drug (ARV) simply known as Dolutegravir (DTG) is said to be superior to all other third […]
In many parts of the world, grey hair is seen as a symbol of Wisdom, knowledge and experience that comes with age. However, changes in diets and lifestyle is increasing the number of young people with grey hairs and baldness across the country. A recent global study revealed that, around 6 to 23 percent of […]
Lassa fever derives its name from the town of lassa in Borno state where it was first discovered in 1969. It is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever with a 2 to 21 days duration caused by a single stranded RNA virus which belongs to the family Arenaviridae. It is transmitted to humans through the contamination […]
As technology advances so does the complexity and personalization of mobile devices. Phone addiction is a compulsive disorder which involves the non-essential use of phone beyond an initially intended period, this extended use adversely affects other aspects of life such as family, friends and productivity at work. The excessive use of mobile devices also […]
As more mothers return to work after child birth, one of the important decisions they are making at the end of maternity leave is which day care facility to patronize. One of the most important consideration for most parents is distance. Unfortunately health parameters are seldom overlooked. Available data from a recent study published in […]
For centuries millions have lost their lives at the work place as a result of ever present hazards and or exposure to deleterious substances within the environment they work. Occupational disease refers to any disease contracted primarily from exposure to risk factors arising from work related activity. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
