There are three main levels of healthcare system in Nigeria, unlike in some advanced countries, that have four tiers of healthcare system, including quaternary healthcare. The structure or levels of healthcare system in Nigeria follow the structure of the government. The federal government handles the tertiary healthcare, the state handles the secondary healthcare, while the … Read more
In most health system, there are different levels of healthcare system. The structure which appears as pyramid shows the increasing levels of sophistication and specialisation as we move higher. In some countries, there are three tiers of healthcare: primary, secondary and tertiary. But in some developed countries, another tier called quaternary results in four levels … Read more
Apart from the calendar method of calculating safe period, we can use other symptom based methods such as TwoDay Method, ovulation method, BBT method, and the symptothermal method. All of them are natural contraceptive methods. The symptothermal method of checking fertility period combines both the temperature method and the cervical mucus method. A major difference … Read more
Unplanned pregnancy is one of the most challenging situations for women. In this post, we will explain the easiest way to calculate the safe period using the safe period chart and other methods. Unprotected sexual activity increases the risk of getting pregnant for women. Even some birth control method such as withdrawal method used by … Read more
Azanza garckeana, popularly called Goron Tula fruit (kola of Tula), or Snot Apple, is available in abundance in the Tula village of Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State. It is a deciduous shrub and a valuable edible fruit tree belonging to the family, Malvaceae. It is called the miracle fruit because of the various … Read more
Different types of IV fluids (Intravenous fluids) or drip helps to restore the normal fluid volume or electrolyte balance in situations where oral therapy cannot be effective. Various IV fluids are required in different unique situations in clinical settings. About 60% of an adult and 80% of a neonate body contains water. This amount varies … Read more
A study published by the BMJ shows that antidopaminergic antiemetics (ADAs) used to treat nausea and vomiting increases the risk of ischemic stroke. Conditions such as migraine, after surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, causes nausea and vomiting. Three ADAs used to treat nausea and vomiting, namely domperidone, metoclopramide, and metopimazine, were studied. They were all found … Read more
Pharma giant, Pfizer has announced the voluntary withdrawal of its hypertensive medication, Accuretic (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide) and another two generics distributed by Greenstone—(quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide and quinapril HCl/ hydrochlorothiazide) The medications treat hypertension by lowering blood pressure, and reducing the risk of stroke, myocardial infractions and other cardiovascular events. They have been safely used for over … Read more
As a prospective student looking for where to study pharmacy in South Africa, there are many options for you in South Africa. Pharmacists in South Africa have many career opportunities in various fields of endeavours. The minimum requirement to practice as a pharmacist in South Africa is the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Bpharm). Pharmacy degree is … Read more
South Africa is one of the best destinations to study pharmacy in Africa. A stable democracy in Africa, South Africa has enjoyed relative peace, economic growth and urbanization. Pharmacy degree is both theoretical and practical-oriented course, South Africa boosts one of the few world-class infrastructures and modern teaching equipments in Africa. After studying pharmacy in … Read more