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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone — untrained bystanders and medical personnel alike — begin CPR with chest compressions. It’s far better to do something than to do nothing […]
It is announced for the information of all Candidates for the 2018 Professional Licensure Examination that the List of Candidates and Index Numbers are published as per the attached. All Candidates are entreated to check that their names are correctly written and also to take note of the Index Numbers Any errors or omissions should […]
Ghana’s current position on discharge of confirmed COVID-19 cases was based on the Interim WHO guideline published in March 20201, which placed premium on the test- based strategy for discontinuing transmission-based precautions thus a patient was discharged after obtaining 2 negative PCR tests at least 24 hours apart. This strategy initially was adequate, however […]
We have all had an experience where you have been required to speak to someone and you have been unable to concentrate on their response because of their bad breath. The medical term for this condition is known as halitosis and there can be a number of causes for it. However, the end result is […]
If a chemical splashes into your eye, take these steps immediately as first aid Flush your eye with water. Use clean, lukewarm tap water for at least 20 minutes. Use whichever of these approaches is quickest: Get into the shower and aim a gentle stream of water on your forehead over your affected eye. Or […]
You’ve been to the doctor and have been given a prescription for vaginal cream so as to treat a vaginal infection or a hormonal vaginal cream to maintain vaginal health after menopause.
Your thyroid is a small gland located in the lower part of your neck. It produces hormones that play a major role in your metabolism and energy. The primary thyroid hormones are triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Thyroid imbalances occur when your thyroid produces too few or too many of these […]
Clinics that specialize in geriatric physiotherapy never run low on work. The elderly have diseases and disorders in greater numbers than any other age group. Their care is difficult, but rewarding. Geriatric physiotherapy became a specialty of physical therapy study in 1989. Since then, physiotherapists have worked to understand the problems of the aging. There […]
Someone out there had it out for pregnant girls. As if it isn’t hard enough on them already, there is a disorder known as Eclampsia. Below, we will take a look at what this disorder is characterized by, how it affects you, and how to tell if you have it. Eclampsia is a pregnancy disorder […]
The process of detecting skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States, can be practiced with a monthly self-examination combined with a yearly visit to your doctor. Early detection is key because, if diagnosed soon enough, skin cancer is almost always curable. There are three main types of skin cancer, all […]