Author: Isreal Olabanji DST RN

Overdoses involving prescription drugs claim the lives of fifty Americans per day, and more than six million have a prescription drug addiction. The truth is we are facing a pandemic. Unfortunately, this pandemic is extremely real and demands a prompt public health response. Everyone, starting from each individual to clinical care, law enforcement, the business sector, communities, and other organizations, must work together to curb this epidemic. To do this, we must look at other health and injury prevention success stories we faced before. Therefore, to ensure that prevention starts with you, we would like to share some strategies for…

Nursing is one of the most demanding professions in the world. Nurses work tirelessly to provide excellent patient care and support to those in need. However, the healthcare industry constantly evolves, and advancements and techniques are emerging daily. That’s why nurses must invest in continuing education. This article will explore the top eight reasons why nurses should prioritize continuing education and how it can benefit their careers and patient outcomes. From improving clinical skills to increasing job opportunities, the benefits of continuing education for nurses are numerous and significant. So, buckle up and get ready to discover why continuing education…

Persons living with disabilities have rights just like everyone else. As such, government and private sectors worldwide are working hard to ease their challenges and promote their well-being. In Australia, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) promotes the independence of disabled persons. It manages funding support for qualified individuals and their families under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which currently serves about 585,000 program participants. The program accepts an additional 6,000 individuals monthly, on average. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, about 4.4 million, or 18% of the country’s population, have a disability. Knowing how to…

At some point, one may likely undergo dental surgery for several reasons, such as tooth extraction, dental implants, dental bone grafts, or periodontal surgery for your gums. As per a statistical study, Caries (untreated teeth cavities) is considered the most common reason many people undergo dental surgery, garnering 52.2% of the respondents, followed by periodontal disease. With dental surgeries, treatment can be done to address any disease or other defects that may affect your oral health. Recovering From Dental Surgery: At A Glance Besides the surgery itself, the recovery process after oral surgery also plays a role in your overall…

Healthcare is the best it has ever been. Despite significant milestones in modern medicine, one issue persists – poor data quality in patient records. Hospitals and medical professionals need patient records to provide accurate and timely care. However, the lack of data quality in patient records creates bottlenecks, leads to poor policy-making, and impedes critical medical research. Ultimately this leads to everyone in the system suffering. Therefore, high data quality is crucial for an efficient and successful healthcare system. Healthcare Data Quality Overview Technology and data have improved healthcare over the years by a significant amount. Our hospitals and healthcare…