Author: Isreal Olabanji DST RN

What is Mesothelioma? A mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the cells that make up the mesothelium. The mesothelium is the lining or membrane that covers and protects various internal organs of the body. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MESOTHELIOMA SURVIVAL RATE  The mesothelium is composed of two layers of specialized cells known as mesothelial cells. One layer directly surrounds an organ; the other forms a protective sac around thoracic and peritoneal organs. The most common form of mesothelioma affects the pleura, which is the membrane or sac that lines the lungs and chest cavity. Other,…

Yellow fever is a serious, potentially deadly flu-like disease spread by mosquitoes. It’s characterized by a high fever and jaundice. Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin and eyes, which is why this disease is called yellow fever. This disease is most prevalent in certain parts of Africa and South America. It isn’t curable, but you can prevent it with the yellow fever vaccine. Yellow fever is a hemorrhagic condition that can lead to a high fever, bleeding into the skin, and cell death in the liver and kidneys. If enough liver cells die, liver damage occurs, leading to jaundice,…

Do You Nap After a Meal? It Could Be Dangerous to Your Health. Dr. Zayad Ahmed, a family physician at the National Hospital, Abuja, has advised people to avoid lying down immediately after a meal as such habits could be responsible for common abdominal pains. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja that such practice could lead to indigestion and abdominal pains. He explained that the body is made to digest food upright after a meal and everything should be done to support such a process. People should try to avoid anything that can trigger…

 Reassure patients means removing how they worried or frightened about a procedure in a healthcare setting by putting them at ease and encourage him/her on what they see. One thing I know for sure is that nobody likes to visit the hospital, especially for the first time. Everybody wants to treat themselves at home. Unfortunately, every individual patient and family experience anxiety, stress,  pain and fear in the hospital, and even healthcare workers too. How to reduce anxiety and reassure patients in nursing and healthcare As a dental professional or healthcare provider, it will get to a point in your…

Four-handed dentistry is a system for passing instruments between a dentist and his/her assistant that maximizes speed and efficiency during procedures. Pick up the requested instrument with your thumb and index finger and pass it to the thumb and index finger of the dentist, orienting it so that the dentist does not need to make further manoeuvres to use it properly. At the same time, with your pinky, take away the instrument that the dentist is finished using. The benefit of Four-Handed Dentistry  In four-handed dentistry the dental nurse/surgery technician provides close support for the dentist, sitting on the…

Morgellons is a controversial and poorly understood condition in which unusual thread-like fibres appear under the skin. The patient may feel like something is crawling, biting, or stinging all over. Some medical experts say the condition is a physical illness. Others suggest it is a type of psychosis called "delusional parasitosis," in which a person thinks parasites have infected their skin. Your doctor may call it an "unexplained dermopathy," which means a skin condition that occurs without a known reason. Other medical professionals have dubbed the condition "fiber disease." According to the Morgellons Research Foundation, crawling, biting and stinging sensations…

Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS) is a rare medical condition in which a person suddenly develops a foreign accent and begins to speak with a different accent. This condition is described as foreign speech syndrome or foreign accent disorder.  It was first noticed in the year 1907, but is not very common and occurs mainly when the brain is affected either due to a trauma or a stroke or due to some developmental issues. What Causes Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS)?  Accent syndrome (FAS) is basically a speech disorder and since speech is controlled by the brain, the main causes of FAS…

Braces appear to be about all-inclusive experience among teenagers and many adults can recall their years of orthodontic treatment. While you may wear braces in your teens, if your young child has rigorously crooked teeth, you might think about whether it is too soon for him or her to get braces. Colorado Orthodontists place braces for children of all ages. While it is said that orthodontic treatment is typically the most suited among teenagers, there are no rigid guidelines on the problem and younger kids often benefit from straightening of teeth too. Obviously, scheduling an appointment with an orthodontist is…

Progeria is a rare genetic condition that causes a person to age prematurely. Children with progeria appear healthy, but by the age of 2 years, they look as if they have become old too fast. There are different types of progeria, the common type is known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS). Children with this condition live on average for 14 years, because of the likelihood of developing atherosclerosis. Around the world, 134 children are thought to have progeria across 46 countries. It is believed to affect 1 in every 4 million newborns of both sexes and all ethnicities. Thirty years…

Syphilis is a highly contagious disease spread primarily by sexual activity. Occasionally, the disease can be passed to another person through prolonged kissing or close bodily contact. Although this disease is spread from sores, the vast majority of those sores go unrecognized. The infected person is often unaware of the disease and unknowingly passes it on to his or her partner. Source: ask.Naija.ng Pregnant women with the disease can spread it to their baby. This disease, called congenital syphilis, can cause abnormalities or even death to the child. Syphilis cannot be spread by toilet seats, door knobs, swimming pools, hot…