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
Uterine fibroids, also called leiomyomas, are a benign tumor common in women of reproductive age. Though the tumor is not cancerous and rarely symptomatic, it may cause severe symptoms such as anemia, uterine bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure, back pain, constipation, or infertility, in some women. It is more common in black people than other … Read more
Fibroids affect only the female gender. It is called uterine fibroids because it grows in or on the uterus. Fibroids are the most common benign tumor among women, with 60% prevalence among women of reproductive age and 80% prevalence in the entire women population. Other names of fibroids include: What are Fibroids? Uterine fibroids are … Read more
There are as many as 620 manufacturing pharmaceutical companies in Pakistan. Though there are many pharma manufacturers, they largely source their active pharmaceutical ingredients and raw materials from other countries such as China, Germany. Pakistan imports pharmaceutical products from mainly China, and other countries such as Switzerland, India, France, Belgium, and Germany. There is low … Read more
Most of the pharmaceutical companies in Angola are importers of pharmaceutical products, and medical devices. According to the Angola’s Ministry of Health, the country imports $60 million worth of pharmaceuticals yearly, mainly from India, China, and Portugal. In 2021, pharmaceutical imports into Angola stood at US$327.29 million. There are about 221 importers and distributors of … Read more
