SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATHS: "PEOPLE SHOULD NOT WAIT TO BE CARRIED TO THE HOSPITAL..." Says, Chief Consultant Physician & Cardiologist

According to Medscape, Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) is an unexpected death due to cardiac causes that occurs in a short time period (generally within 1 hour of symptom onset) in a person with known or unknown cardiac disease.

For only those who care about staying healthy: 10 WAYS TO COPE WITH THIS HARSH DRY WEATHER

There is no doubt about the hazardous nature of the dry harsh weather of  the Harmattan season. This season which often starts from the last two months of the year right up to January and beyond brings an unusual feeling of dehydration to the body, dustiness to the surroundings and consequently increased manifestations of bacterial and viral infections such as Conjunctivitis, flu, rhinitis and other respiratory tract infections, gastroenteritis, etc.

[MEDITATION TIME] GOOD PRACTICES TO STAY HEALTHY AND HAPPY

The saying that prevention is better than cure is one I can describe as ageless, and often at times, I have been tempted to add that prevention is cheaper than cure. This is true because not only do we spend resources to treat avoidable diseases, resources which could have been used for better ventures, we also incur increasing wear and tear on our body systems.

Will Nigerian couples still be able to bear children by year 2020? A Recap

INFERTILITY, INFECTIONS AND ABUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS

Infertility is fast becoming a recurrent decimal, an unpleasant one indeed with many marriages tearing apart for the said reason. Unfortunately, many people seem not to know the cause or source of their problem. A Vanguard Newspaper publication of June 27, 2011 states that whereas cases of infertility worldwide were put at 10-30%, the Nigerian figure was at 60%.

OFTEN NEGLECTED BUT THEY ARE THREATS TO HUMAN LIFE

NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES [NTD]

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of communicable diseases that prevail in tropical and subtropical conditions in 149 countries and affect more than one billion people, costing developing economies billions of dollars every year. They mainly affect populations living in poverty, without adequate sanitation and in close contact with infectious vectors and domestic animals and livestock.

[PREVENTION TIPS FOR THE DEADLY LASSA FEVER] • WHAT YOU MUST KNOW AND TELL OTHERS...

Multimammate rat : Lassa virus Vector

With the recent outbreak of Lassa fever in the country, it is important for us to put in place preventive and control measures in our homes/offices most especially since reported cases has been confirmed in the region.

CHECK OUT WHAT THE PHARMA-GUIDE NIGERIA CREW HAS TO SAY TO OUR FRIENDS AT NEW YEAR...

Hurray! We made it to the New Year!

Pharm. Joseph Ebirim

It feels good to know we still have you hale and hearty right here reading our posts. Well, we have you in our prayers because you have been kind to us and so encouraging while benefiting from the info Pharma-Guide has to offer. It is our prayer that this year will witness monumental successes, good health and peace for you, your family and loved ones.