Aquagenic pruritus is a dermatological disorder that cause harsh pricking-like feeling/itch. The itching is triggered by the presence of water of any kind (including rainwater, seawater, bath/tap water, and even swimming pool water) on the skin. The water could be hot, cold, or tepid. Aquagenic pruritus is a variant of inducible pruritus. Aquagenic pruritus can … Read more
Medical swab is a medical instrument that can be used to collect biological samples from human beings for recovery of organisms or point-of-care testing (POCTs). This is to help in transporting and preservation of the collected sample. Swabs can be sterile or non-sterile. They are invasive medical device and are used for temporary purposes. The … Read more
A vaginal speculum is a medical instrument, used for visual examination of the cervix or vagina. Pelvic examination or vaginal examination helps in the diagnosis of intra-abdominal conditions in female patients with abdominal pain, and to obtain specimen to check for vaginal and uterine infections. This visualization is helpful in treating vaginal/cervical lesions. The instrument … Read more
Bay leaf, known as Laurus nobilis, sweet bay, laurel leaf, leaf of the sweet bay tree, is a popular perennial herb used in numerous cuisines around the world for its distinctive flavor and aroma. It is an evergreen plant that belongs to the family laurel (Lauraceae). It has been cultivated throughout European, tropical, subtropical, and … Read more
Scalp vein set, or winged infusion set, is used in routine blood collection procedure and during short-term intravenous infusion. It is used in treating pediatric patients and in venipuncture. The set is used to puncture a vein in a patient’s hand, wrist, or scalp and administer IV fluid or phlebotomy. This is an important step … Read more
There are numerous pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh, with the pharma industry meeting 98% of the country’s drug needs. They also export pharmaceutical products to over 150 countries, including the UK, US, Germany, Canada, Australia, and others countries in Africa, Asia. The pharma sector uses the latest technologies to manufacture high-tech products like insulin, hormones, anti-cancer … Read more
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medication regimen for people who risk getting HIV infection either through sex or by injection drug use (needle, syringe sharing). Both PrEP and PEP are part of a larger HIV prevention strategies such as condom use, prompt treatment of infected persons. If taken properly, this regimen will help to prevent … Read more
Preventive measures against HIV infection after exposure involve two medication regimens – PrEP and PEP. As we explained earlier, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is an emergency medication regimen for HIV negative patient who is recently exposed to HIV, especially in the last 72 hours (3 days), to prevent the infection with the virus. HIV exposure can … Read more
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in HIV is the usage of ARV drugs by HIV-negative people after exposure to a known or supposed (high-risk) source of HIV infection. It involves taking anti-HIV medications as soon as possible after you may have been exposed to HIV to try to decrease the chance of becoming HIV positive. These prescriptions … Read more
There are many differences between plant and animal cells, as well as similarities. These differences and similarities can be either in their shapes, sizes, modes of nutrition or the presence/sizes of organelles. This article discusses the differences between plant and animal cells, as well as their similarities. Similarities between Plant and Animal Cells Seventeen (17) … Read more
