Isreal Olabanji DST, RN
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Struggling to maintain your mental and cognitive health amidst a hectic schedule is a common challenge many people from all walks of life face. Juggling work, family, and personal commitments can take a toll on your well-being and affect your emotional health. However, it’s essential to prioritize self-care to ensure we can perform at our …