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Many common prescription medications on the market have fake versions that are often far cheaper, less effective, and have greater health risks. These counterfeit drugs are being produced and distributed every day to unsuspecting buyers at the detriment of their health. Here, we describe what counterfeit drugs are and how to avoid them. What…
Blood transfusion is a common procedure in which donated blood or blood components are given to a person through their veins. This procedure is often necessary when the recipient has low blood level that may compromise organ function. The blood transfused is usually from anonymous donors who are unpaid or directly from loved ones. Blood…
Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite and is transmitted through the bite of an infected female anopheles mosquito. While malaria can be prevented and effectively treated, it can be life-threatening if not properly treated. Malaria remains a common illness in Africa despite efforts to curb the disease. This is a due to a combination of…
Do you know that about half a million people die from malaria and related complications each year? The fight against malaria has been ongoing for decades. The discovery and use of antimalarial medicines have helped in reducing malaria-related deaths. However, resistance arises when the drugs no longer work as well as they used to in…
Did you know premature ejaculation is one of the most common sexual problem in males? This condition places an emotional burden on affected men and leaves them with a feeling of shame. Some affected men also experience anxiety and low self-esteem.
Tobi is driving in his well air-conditioned car and his is sweating profusely. This is something he had been troubled by for years. Doctor after doctor have told him because he drinks water too much; he has tried cutting his water intake, but that is not helping. It is embarrassing for him today because he…
Some hepatitis vaccines were to be administered to medical students at a subsidized rate, but first, they had to be tested. This was how Clara found out she had hepatitis B. Mind you; she had never experienced any symptoms of the infection. Explaining Hepatitis B Hepatitis is simply the inflammation of the liver which results…
More people are becoming aware of the benefits of exercise. Exercise has been termed a miracle cure, and rightfully so, as it decreases the risk of serious illnesses like stroke, diabetes, heart diseases and even cancer.It is recommended for everyone, even children. The need for exercise has become a sermon, being preached to all as…
Believe it or not, human bite could be as dangerous as an animal bite as there could arise serious complications like severe infection and permanently damaged bones, joints and/or tendons. Little wonder Nurse Penelope didn’t delay in taking care of a bite wound she sustained from one of her patients. To others, her response might…
A lot of factors have been shown to predispose an individual to hypertension, including older age, diabetes mellitus, smoking, alcohol, obesity, etc. However, one group of people for whom extra care is needed in managing hypertension are pregnant women. Pregnant women can also develop hypertension before or during the pregnancy period, putting both the unborn…
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