Strep throat is an infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, and it’s very common among kids and teens. The symptoms of strep throat include fever, stomach pain, and red, swollen tonsils. Only a small portion of sore throats are the result…Read More »
Arthritis was recognized in human in 4500 BC and it has become a major issue ever since then. Treatments may include weight loss, medications, non-pharmacologic therapies, surgery – joint replacement and joint surgery. Overview Arthritis is a very common disease that is…Read More »
Osteoarthritis affects the different part of the body that contains joint. The effect though of the osteoarthritis varies from joint to joint. In differentiating the different types of Osteoarthritis, the joint that is affected is used to identify it. Are there different…Read More »
Bed bugs are not something most of us really want to discuss. In fact, there are not many things that are so boring to discuss. However, it is important for Ghana school students and their parents to be aware of this danger…Read More »
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned members of the public against the use and abuse of skin lightening and lip shine cosmetics as they could result in serious health implications. Mr Emmanuel Nkrumah, Head of Cosmetics and Household Chemicals Department…Read More »
A Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the National Cardiothoracic Centre at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Prof. Mark Tettey, says undetected and uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure) is a major cause of sudden deaths in the countryhh. He explained that generally, hypertension can destroy…Read More »
Imagine a life without joint or joint movement. Life can never be the same again. The joint is core to every movement and activity we undertake. There are however some health conditions that limits the joint movement through affecting its structure. Arthritis…Read More »
Measles is an acute infectious disease caused by a virus. It usually occurs in children between 6 months and 3 years who have not been immunized or have been incompletely or unsuccessfully immunized. It is very infectious, from up to 7 days…Read More »
The ILO’s Impact Insurance Facility has helped Ghana’s NHIS ( National Health Insurance Scheme )save money and improve customer service. Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has an ambitious goal: to achieve universal health coverage. However, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)…Read More »
The Tamale Teaching Hospital is a regional hospital in Tamale in the Northern region of Ghana. It serves as a referral hospital for the three northern regions of Ghana[2] It cooperates with the University for Development Studies in Northern Ghana to offer…Read More »
