Stephen Tayanwa

Shingles Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which causes a painful, itchy fluid-filled blistering rash. The rash develops on the face, chest, back, abdomen, or pelvis, and last for 10 to 15 days. Symptoms The symptoms of shingles include: High body temperature Body pains Burning, tingling, or itching sensation Sensitivity to … Read more

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE DOCTOR Osteopathic Medicine (Osteopathy) originated from the United States in the late eighteenth century, and coined by a physician and surgeon named Andrew Taylor Still. An Osteopathic Medicine Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)  is a licensed physician who uses medical interventions involving the treatment of the entire body to improve health … Read more

Definition According to WHO, depression is a clinical mental disorder, and  presently, it is a leading cause of disability and suicide worldwide, with more women affected than men, affecting about 5% of adults globally. Antidepressants are used in the management of depression. The symptoms include loss of concentration, self-guilt or low self-esteem, feeling hopeless, anxiety, … Read more

 STEROID INJECTIONS AND THEIR SIDE EFFECTS INTRODUCTION Definition of Steroid Injections Steroid injections are one of the classes of anti-inflammatory medicines used for the management of several conditions, such as allergic and inflammatory diseases relating to the skin, lungs, joints, gut, etc. They are synthetic derivatives of hormones that are naturally produced by the body, … Read more

INTRODUCTION Definition ABX Medication Abbreviations also known as Antibiotic Medication Abbreviations are acronyms accepted as a means used to identify drug molecules by healthcare professionals. At first, the use was restricted to prescription writing; but overtime, it has become commonly used in both medical and surgical departments of the healthcare institution. Understanding these abbreviations help … Read more