Environmental factors are the sum total of biotic and abiotic factors (living and non-living factors) that influences living in any environment. This also includes cultural, technological, demographic, and economic factors because they exert a certain level of impact on health. Abiotic Factors Ambient temperature Amount of sunlight pH of the water soil Wind […]
Rape is unlawful sexual activity, most often involving sexual intercourse, against the will of the victim through force or the threat of force or with an individual who is incapable of giving legal consent because of minor status, mental illness, mental deficiency, intoxication, unconsciousness, or deception. In many jurisdictions, the crime of rape has been […]
Prostate massage or milking of the prostate involves direct stimulation of the prostate gland with the goal of expressing prostatic fluid, with or without orgasm. Massaging of the prostate spontaneously leads to the secretion of prostatic fluid otherwise known as prostate milk. Stimulating or milking both sides of the prostate gland for about 20 […]
The term “toilet infection” does not refer to medical terminology, it is a term coined and adopted in Nigeria, which refers to any infection (fungal, bacterial, etc.) of the vagina. A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge, and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva. Vaginal yeast infection […]
Mycoplasma genitalium: was a little known microorganism until a recent study conducted by British Scientists uncovered its links to some sexual conditions. The bacteria also known as mgen STD lives on the ciliated epithelial cells of the urinary and genital tracts in humans and has been identified as a co-factor in the transmission of the […]
ICD 10 Code The term ICD-10 refers to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) revised version 10, a medical classification list produced and published by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains a distribution of specific codes for abnormal findings, complaints, diseases, signs and symptoms, external causes of injury or […]
Diabetes is a condition that impairs the body’s ability to process blood glucose, otherwise known as blood sugar. In the United States, the estimated number of people over 18 years of age with diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes is 30.2 million. The figure represents between 27.9 and 32.7 percent of the population. Without ongoing, careful management, […]
What is Public health nursing? Public health nursing is the practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences. The title “public health nurse” designates a nursing professional with educational preparation in public health and nursing science with a primary focus on population-level outcomes. The primary […]
What is a Notifiable Disease? A notifiable disease refers to any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities. The collation of information on these diseases allows the health authorities to monitor the disease and provides early warning which is vital for the prevention of possible outbreaks. How Should Notifiable Diseases Be […]
What is Xanor? Xanor is a brand of Alprazolam produced by Pfizer, it is common in countries like Finland, Norway, the Philippines, South Africa, and Sweden. Alprazolam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the […]
