What is immunology? Immunology is the study of the immune system and is a very important branch of the medical and biological sciences. The immune system protects us from infection through various lines of defence. If the immune system is not functioning as it should, it can result in diseases, such as autoimmunity, allergy and […]
Nutrition is about eating a healthy and balanced diet so your body gets the nutrients that it needs. Nutrients are substances in foods that our bodies need so they can function and grow. They include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. When you’re pregnant, nutrition is more important than ever. You need more of […]
These guidelines for the prevention, treatment, and care of HIV infection provide the guidance that health workers in HIV treatment centers in Nigeria require to deliver a comprehensive package of high-quality HIV prevention, treatment, and care interventions that cater to the needs of persons living with HIV and of individuals exposed to a high risk […]
Tramadol is a centrally acting opioid analgesic with a multimode of action. It acts on serotonergic and noradrenergic nociception, while its metabolite O-desmethyl tramadol acts on the µ-opioid receptor. Its analgesic potency is claimed to be about one-tenth that of morphine. Tramadol is used to treat both acute and chronic pain of moderate to (moderately) […]
The executive director of Public Health Nigeria has warned against the use of a banned agro chemical to wash hair. Dr. Oche Otorkpa who issued the warning recently stated that this has become imperative following the recent findings by the public health organization that despite the ban on the product by NAFDAC, sniper was still […]
Cervical cancer affects the entrance to the womb. The cervix is the narrow part of the lower uterus, often referred to as the neck of the womb. The American Cancer Society estimates that doctors will make 13,170 new diagnoses of cervical cancer by the end of 2019 in the United States. More than 4,200 women in the U.S. […]
What is CBD Hemp Oil? CBD hemp oil is a concentrated oil extracted from the cannabis plant, a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae also known as marijuana. The acronym CBD stands for cannabidiol one of the many compounds extracted from the cannabis plant discovered in 1940 and initially thought not to be […]
What is DMT DMT is the short form of N, N-Dimethyltryptamine, a white crystalline naturally occurring powder found in plants such as Psychotria viridis and Banisteriopsis caapi. It is a hallucinogenic tryptamine popularly known as ” the spirit molecule” as a result of the intense psychedelic experience its administration elicits. Uses of DMT Medically, the DMT […]
DAN 5620 and Xanax are two popular drugs among people with mood challenges. Many of us feel symptoms of anxiety from time to time. For some people, though, anxiety and all of its uncomfortable symptoms are a daily occurrence. Ongoing anxiety can affect your ability to function at home, school, and work. Treating anxiety often […]
A cross-sectional study involves looking at data from a population at one specific point in time. The participants in this type of study are selected based on particular variables of interest. Cross-sectional studies are often used in several fields, but this method is also used in many other areas, including social science and education. Cross-sectional […]
