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The Packed Cell Volume (PCV) Test 1. Objective: This is one of the oldest tests done in medical practice. The objective of this test was to determine the percentage of red blood cells (RBCs) in whole blood. It  also helped to assess the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen. ________________________________________ 2. Principle: The test was based on the principle that when blood was centrifuged, the red blood cells settled at the bottom of the tube, forming a packed column. The ratio of the packed RBC column to the total blood column gave the packed cell volume (PCV), expressed as a percentage. ________________________________________ 3. Materials: • Microhematocrit capillary tubes • Microhematocrit centrifuge • Plasticine or sealing clay • Microhematocrit reader • Lancet • Alcohol swab • Cotton ________________________________________ 4. Procedure (Microhematocrit Method): 1. The fingertip was cleaned with an alcohol swab and pricked with a sterile lancet. 2. Blood was collected into ...

PEOPLE IN HEALTHCARE! STOP SAYING “IT’S DOCTORS’ WORK” — LEARN IT. MASTER IT. ONE DAY, IT MAY SAVE A LIFE. You see that clinical skill you keep avoiding? That one you say “its not my work”? One day, you’ll be the only one standing between a patient and death… and your confidence, not your uniform, will make the difference. Here are key clinical skills everybody in healthcare should be at least fairly knowledgeable at — no shortcuts: 1. Cannulation & IV Line Setting Know your needles. Understand gauge sizes and color codes. Learn how to set a line like your life depends on it because one day, someone else’s might. 2. Lab Test Interpretation Don’t just carry results, try to understand them. What does a low hemoglobin mean? What are the signs of sepsis in lab values? Learn to think like a clinician. 3. Vital Signs with Critical Thinking It’s more than checking numbers. Know what they mean. A sudden drop in BP, a slight rise in pulse? these are signs. Train your eyes and your instincts...

The 'Post-partum' period is the  period after child delivery when the mother's body is trying to heal from and get back to functioning as it used to before conception. The postpartum period begins soon after the delivery of the baby and usually lasts six to eight weeks and ends when the mother's body has nearly returned to its pre-pregnant state.  Post partum bleeding and effects are a common concern among new mothers. Many wonder what is considered normal bleeding post-childbirth.  This article will answer your questions regarding post-childbirth bleeding and help you determine whether or not you should be concerned with your own bleeding. Photo credit: mamahippie.com Postpartum bleeding symptoms are those of heavy menstrual period which are considered alarming signs by many women. Women who give birth at this stage, experience heavy blood flow. This bleeding requires careful management to avoid future problems. Do u know that u need rest in the postpartum, but so many...

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF ARTHRITIS? Just as the location of arthritis varies, not all people will have the same type of arthritis. Read more: See, what arthritis is and it causes>> Types of arthritis include: Types of arthritis. OSTEOARTHRITIS, OA. OA is the most common type of arthritis. The greatest risk factor for this condition is age. Normal pain and stiffness associated with getting older don’t go away when you have this condition. Previous injuries in childhood and young adulthood can also cause osteoarthritis, even if you think you fully recovered. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, RA. RA is the second most common type of arthritis. In people younger than 16 years old, it’s called juvenile inflammatory arthritis (previously it was known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis). This type of autoimmune disease causes the body to attack tissues in the joints. You have a greater risk of getting this form of arthritis if you already have another type of autoimmune disorder, such as lupus, Hashimot...

WHAT CAUSES ARTHRITIS. WHAT IS ARTHRITIS? Arthritis is a condition characterized by stiffness and inflammation, or swelling, of the joints. It’s not one type of disease, but it’s a general way of referring to joint pain or joint diseases. An estimated 52.5 million American adults have some type of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source. That’s a little over one in five Americans.   While you may only experience mild discomfort at the beginning of the condition, symptoms can worsen over time. They may eventually cause work limitations and affect your day to day. While your risk for arthritis can increase with age, it’s not limited to older adults. Furthermore, there are different risk factors associated with different types of arthritis. Understanding the causes and risk factors of arthritis can help you and your doctor take preventive measures. This can help keep your symptoms from worsening or delay the onset of the condition. WH...

THE PROBLEM OF PLASTIC POLLUTION Plastic pollution in the sea stock photo–image of plastic environment. Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, as rapidly increasing production of disposable plastic products overwhelms the world’s ability to deal with them. Plastic pollution is most visible in developing Asian and African nations, where garbage collection systems are often inefficient or nonexistent. But the developed world, especially in countries with low recycling rates, also has trouble properly collecting discarded plastics. Plastic trash has become so ubiquitous it has prompted efforts to write a global treaty negotiated by the United Nations. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? Plastics made from fossil fuels are just over a century old. Production and development of thousands of new plastic products accelerated after World War II, so transforming the modern age that life without plastics would be unrecognizable today. Plastics revolutionized medicine with l...

ARE MOSQUITOES USEFUL AT ALL? Mosquitoes have survived on planet Earth for over 100 millions years, and have evolved to live on every continent with the exception of Antarctica. Over the years they've given alot of Public health concerns for both Pharmacists, Doctors and Researchers alike. Mosquitoes are irritating with their bites and noises. Photo credit: The clymb But why? Mother Nature can be cruel, and she is no friend to the useless or the weak; species that cannot meet the demands of their environment or serve a greater ecological purpose ultimately succumb to the law of the jungle. While they can seem useless and totally annoying and disturbing, mosquitoes are really important because they play a substantial role in the ecosystem. I know we're all tempted sometimes to ask the question,Why did God even create mosquitoes? God did create mosquitoes to serve a purpose. The collateral damage is being experienced by humans but that has been the case with most beings on Earth....

FIRST AID FOR CHOKING CASUALTIES  Choking occurs when an object or food becomes lodged in the throat or windpipe, blocking airflow. A first aider performing the Heimlich maneuver on a casualty,to see more pictures Click Here Adults most often choke on a piece of food, such as a large piece of meat. Infants do not have well-developed swallowing reflexes and may choke if given small, rounded foods such as peanuts or hard candies.   Children, especially toddlers, also may choke on balloons, toys, coins, other inedible objects that they place in their mouth, and foods (particularly rounded, smooth foods, such as hot dogs, round candies, nuts, beans, and grapes). If the airflow is blocked, choking can be a medical emergency and needs urgent attention. Choking is a leading cause of injury and death among children, especially those younger than 4 years of age. The majority of choking-related incidents among children are associated with food, coins, and toys. According to the College ...

FIRST AID FOR CASUALTIES IN SHOCK Shock is a critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow through the body. When a person is in shock, his or her organs aren't getting enough blood or oxygen. Shock may result from trauma, heatstroke, blood loss, an allergic reaction, severe infection, poisoning, severe burns, or other causes. The main symptom of shock is low blood pressure. Other symptoms include rapid, shallow breathing; cold, clammy skin; rapid, weak pulse; dizziness, fainting, or weakness. There are 5 TYPES OF SHOCK you should be aware of and be ready to respond to in emergencies; 1. SEPTIC SHOCK: septic shocks occur from infections affecting the whole body that lead to low blood pressure. It affects infants, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. Bacteria, fungi, and some viruses–upon gaining entrance into the body—could elicit septic shock. 2. ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK(Anaphylaxis):This is a severe allergic reaction affecting the whole body. When rea...

DIABETES AND RICE INTAKE:THE RISK? Diabetes, a result of high blood sugar, is one of the leading cause of death worldwide.  Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the one produced. Today 415 Million people worldwide are living with diabetes.It is estimated that in 2040 more than half a billion will have diabetes. Many people have pointed out the correlation between rice consumption and diabetes,and alot more have given up rice intake for health reasons. Let's, see the comparison between rice and sugar and get back to the subject matter shall we? Cooked rice is far more nutritious than sugar, and it is also much lower in carbohydrates and calories. An image of cooked rice in a bowl Raw rice is a high-calorie, high-carbohydrate food. 100 grams of raw rice contains 70 grams of carbohydrates and 34...

HONEY CONSUMPTION FOR GOUT PATIENTS. Gout is a painful form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in the joints. Pain and inflammation occur when too much uric acid crystallises and deposits in the joints. It is an inflammatory condition caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia). It is also the most common type of inflammatory arthritis, with over 7.44 million cases of gout estimated around the world in 2017. RISK FACTORS INCLUDE: 1.Obesity 2.High blood pressure and/or diabetes 3.Close relatives suffering from gout . 4.kidney problems 5.Eating foods that cause uric acid buildup, such as red meat, offal, and seafood. 6.Consuming excessive amounts of beer or spirits  7.Sugary drinks, sweets, and high fructose corn syrup-generally sweet stuff-are at the top of the list of foods that cause gout. As a result of the last risk factor mentioned, the question is whether honey consumption should be encouraged in gout patients? First of all, we...

WHAT IS THE BEST DIET TO LOWER CHOLESTEROL AND LOSE WEIGHT? According to research studies, eating a Mediterranean diet can help you to lower various risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including cholesterol levels.  This diet mainly includes a lot of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, olive oil, whole grain products, fish, and poultry. Reduce consumption of processed foods, which are high in trans fat, which in turn contribute to the high serum cholesterol levels. A change in diet may just be able to; clean out the plaque buildup in your arteries, drop your cholesterol to a healthy and balanced level, and enhance your physical and psychological energy to levels you did not think possible. An example is Oatmeal which contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol.  Fiber reduces cholesterol levels and is attributed to soluble fiber’s ability to chelate cholesterol in the lumen of the small intestine leading to r...

HOW LONG DOES TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL, THC LAST IN THE BODY? Tetrahydrocannabinol is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis and one of at least 113 total cannabinoids identified on the plant.THC is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. It's what makes people feel "high."  THC and its metabolites are stored in body fat before finally clearing out through the kidneys.  For someone who has used it daily for so long, your body will be completely saturated with the stuff for some time after quitting.  At 83 days, you're pretty much right on the edge of having it out of your system but just aren't quite there yet.  One-time use will usually stay in your system for 5-8 days. If you use cannabis 2-4 times per week and then stop, you'll test positive for 11-18 days. Long-time heavy users should expect positive results for at least 90 days after cessation and even up to 120 days for those who are larger or with a slow metabolism.  HOW TO REDUCE THC IN TH...

Honey Nutrition Facts &  Health Benefits The sugar we all are accustomed to is produced in two principal ways, from beet or cane. In production sugar is extracted and refined, before consumption. Sugar is primarily made of sucrose. Honey, on the other hand,  is made by bees using the nectar of flowering plants and stored in combs until when collected for use. Honey is primarily made up of  Fructose, followed by glucose and sucrose. The sweet taste of honey is attributed to its higher fructose content, and fructose is known to be sweeter than glucose or sucrose. From the above  explanation, we see that honey is sugar (contains sucrose), but it's sweeter, safer to use and it isn't inflammatory.  In addition to its use as a natural sweetener, honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agent. People commonly use honey orally to treat coughs and topically to treat burns and promote wound healing. On the other hand,sugar is indeed inflamm...

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILDREN BORN FROM PARENTS WHO ARE BOTH IDENTICAL TWINS. This write up is inspired by the true life story of the salyers twins (identical) who surprisingly got married to another pair of identical twins–Briana and Brittany. The twins after marriage, would then go in to live under the same roof and give birth to babies who doctors described as having– similar genetic make-up. Although the babies are from two different fathers and two different mothers, they are only respectively cousins. Genetically speaking, Briana and Brittany’s children, current or future - as long as they remain with their spouses - will always be full biological siblings to each other even though they would have different parents. This is so because in the case of identical twins,one sperm fertilizes one ova/egg and then the fertilized ovum splits and two individuals are born–yet they are genetically alike in every way. This also means that if such persons that are ge...

CAN A MAN BECOME PREGNANT, CARRY, AND GIVE BIRTH TO A BABY? The truth is, as a man you can only become a good father but not a mother. The male body is not designed for pregnancy purposes. For individuals that are having a hard time getting pregnant and wish to find out exactly how to reverse infertility and get pregnant quickly and safely without medications, without dangerous surgery, without any typical Infertility therapies, and without any side effects, you should schedule an appointment with your doctor or a fertility specialist for best results. As you can see in the picture, you do not possess all the necessary equipment (ovary, uterus, and vagina) whereas a female body has all of that. ©️ PUBLIC HEALTH ORBITAL

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A WOMAN TO GET PREGNANT WHILE ALREADY PREGNANT? The answer is YES! It is a phenomenon known as superfetation–in which a new pregnancy occurs during an initial pregnancy within days or weeks after the first one, according to Healthline. It is an extremely rare phenomenon that occurs when the body releases a second egg even though an embryo has already been implanted in the uterus. This second egg is then fertilized and implants, leading to a second, simultaneous pregnancy.  The result is two separate pregnancies happening at the same time. It's such a rare occurrence that medical experts have only been able to identify a few confirmed cases of superfetation in pregnant women this is because normally, a pregnant woman's ovaries temporarily stop releasing eggs(ovulation). So, while yes, you could get pregnant while you're already pregnant, it's probably not something to worry about. To have a double pregnancy, you’d have to either ovulate while pregnant ...

MONKEYPOX DISEASE: SOURCE, EPIDEMIOLOGY, PREVENTION 1.ORIGIN OF MONKEY POX: IS IT A VIRUS, BACTERIA, FUNGI? WHERE WAS IT FIRST DETECTED? 2.THE PATHOGEN: MONKEYPOX VIRUS. WHAT IS THE VIRUS'S NATURAL HOST? IS MONKEYPOX DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE? IF YES, HOW IS IT SPREAD? 3.OUTBREAKS IN RECENT TIMES. EPIDEMIOLOGY, SOURCES OF INFECTION AND TRANSMISSION PATTERNS 4.TRANSMISSION, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS. 5.WAY FORWARD? THERAPEUTICS AND VACCINATION. STRATEGIES TO ENSURE PREVENTION. Study proper: WHAT IS MONKEYPOX, IT A VIRUS, BACTERIA, FUNGI? Monkeypox virus is an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus that belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus of the Poxviridae family.Monkeypox virus (MPXV) causes monkeypox. Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although it is clinically less severe. WHERE WAS MONKEYPOX FIRST DETECTED? Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958,at a facility in Copenhagen, D...

What problem could one encounter while consuming livestock? First, antibiotics are used to prevent,treat and control bacterial infections in livestock. Just like humans, animals can contract infections, such as pneumonia. As a case study,Pork is the world's second most consumed meat, accounting for roughly 35% of total meat consumption. China, the United States, and the European Union are the world's largest pork producers, accounting for roughly 80% of total pork production. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that pork had significantly higher levels of antibiotics than chicken, beef, and lamb. https://bringsconserve.com/qp970858?key=0b6d33fbbd24ee17ba922b2bfaf034ef  Antibiotics are used in the breeding process primarily because they reduce disease and mortality in pigs while also rapidly increasing pig weight. In the United States, roughly 27.1 percent of Medically important antibiotics are used in the pig industry, and...

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR MAINTAINING GOOD HEALTH I'll say it again: why look for something good when you can have something better? Why take antihypertensive medications when you can maintain a healthy weight, be physically active, avoid smoking, limit the amount of alcohol you consume, and get enough sleep? I mean, Why deal with sexually transmitted infection (STI) medications when you can avoid having sex with random strangers? Know your partner's status and, if necessary, use condoms or, at the very least, abstain! The truth is that prevention is better than cure, and some of the diseases that are threatening the populace today can be avoided to some extent. BELOW ARE A FEW TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR CONTINUED HEALTH 1. Eat healthy meals and Vegetables and cut out the junk. 2. Exercise regularly and quit sedentary living. 3. Quit excessive smoking, vaping, and alcohol intake. 4. check your blood sugar level and blood pressure at regular intervals. 5.   Consume less salt and sugar also,...