I cannot tell you my name, where I live, or even the specialty within which I practice medicine. I cannot do so for I have been shamed, embarrassed, and at times stigmatized. Even today, years later, I fear retribution, liability, and even prosecution. Some of this may have been deserved at one time, but today […]
Substance Abuse Evaluation: these are interview screenings that may be self-administered or administered by a physician or clinician, family member, parent, friend, or coworker. It involves a series of substance abuse assessment questions or substance abuse evaluation questions that help identify warning signs of substance abuse. Some indicators may be frequency of use (i.e. daily, […]
Define Epidemiology Answer: Epidemiology is defined as the distribution and determinants of disease frequency or health events in man. Modern day epidemiology is different from the earlier period when it was just referred to as the study of epidemics. It now includes comprehensive methods for the control of diseases, including non-communicable diseases. Distribution refers to […]
According to Wikipedia, smoking’s history dates back to as early as 5000–3000 BC, when the agricultural product began to be cultivated in Mesoamerica and South America; consumption later evolved into burning the plant substance either by accident or with the intent of exploring other means of consumption. Cigarette-making machines were developed in the latter half […]
When a person is told they need palliative care, it can be an emotional and confronting thing for them and their loved ones. It is quite natural to feel afraid when hearing the words ‘palliative care’ for the first time, but with the right information and support the process can be made easier. Palliative care essentially means that a person is […]
Papua New Guinea: Health Information Papua New Guinea and its offshore islands are located in the Western Pacific, A country of rich cultural, biological, and eco-diversity, famous for its beautiful beaches and rich coral reefs. The island nation is home to active volcanoes, granite Mt. Wilhelm, dense rainforest, and hiking routes like the Kokoda Trail. […]
What is NHIS in Nigeria? The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Nigeria was introduced in 2005 to ensure universal access to good health care services, by protecting families from financial barriers to health care, and ensuring the availability of funds to the health sector for improved services. What are the objectives of the […]
Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae. Although it was first discovered in 1958, the first human case of monkeypox was recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970. Ever Since the disease has been reported in other remote parts of West and Central […]
Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) is a vaccination program launched by the Government of India in 1985. It became a part of the Child Survival and Safe Motherhood Programme in 1992 and is currently one of the key areas under the National Rural Health Mission since 2005. Immunization is a global health and development success story, […]
According to the World Health Organization, mosquitoes are the most dangerous creature on earth. Mosquitoes and the diseases they spread have been responsible for killing more people than all the wars in history. Even today, mosquitoes transmitting malaria kill 2 million to 3 million people and infect another 200 million or more every year. Tens […]
