Tetanus: What You Should Know
Tetanus also known as Lockjaw is a serious bacterial infection of the nervous system caused by the bacteria called Clostridium tetan...
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CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, otherwise called CPR is an emergency lifesaving technique that is used in emergencies where an indivi...
Kerosene Poisoning: What you should know
Kerosene poisoning refers to the ingestion, inhalation, or absorption of kerosene, which is a flammable liquid commonly used as fuel...
Emergency Contraception Pill: Urgent Ways to Prevent Pregnancy
It does not work if the woman is already pregnant neither does it prevent future pregnancy … This refers to prevention of preg...
Kerosine Ingestion: What You Should Know
Kerosine ingestion is also known as paraffin ingestion. Kerosine is an oily petroleum product used domestically as fuel for lamps, h...
Natural Remedies to High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects about half of American adults and 1 billion people worldwid...
Rabies: The Symptoms and Immediate Treatment
Rabies is a very deadly infection transmitted to human through animal bites, commonly dog bite. It is caused by a virus. Rabies is a...
CONSTIPATION IN ADULTS
Constipation means passage of hard stool or reduction in frequency of stooling What you may notice Hard stool Stooling less than usu...
DIET ADVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH HYPERTENSION
Hypertension means a high blood pressure, more than 140/90 mmhg measured on at least 2 occasions. A change in your diet and regular...
Preterm Birth
Did you know that babies born at six and a half months (28 weeks) can survive in Nigeria? Babies are expected at about 40 completed...
CELLULITIS
Cellulitis is the inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues due to a bacterial infection. The affected area is usually swoll...
SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT NOSEBLEEDS?
Nose bleeds are scary, and often make people panic. Many times, though, the cause can be treated. What may have caused nose bleeds 1...