What is Marasmus? Marasmus is a form of protein-calorie malnutrition that mostly affects children, especially in developing countries because of the low standard of living. It is associated with a deficiency of both protein and energy in the diet. This is different from Kwashiorkor which results from solely protein deficiency. Marasmus is …
What is Weaning? Weaning is a process whereby a child of any age is introduced to other food different from the usual breast milk for whatever reason. Weaning is a gradual process that may take months or weeks depending on the mothers choice. Weaning is not done abruptly as it could cause …
What is blood Transfusion? Blood transfusion refers to the infusion of blood or blood components for the purpose of saving a life. Blood transfusion may be given to: Replace blood lost during surgery Replace a deficiency of specific blood components such as red blood cells (erythrocytes), platelets (thrombocytes) and clotting factors Increase …
Medical school refers to the period of study of Medicine and Surgery as an undergraduate in some countries or as a graduate in other countries especially in USA and Canada. In order to get into any medical school, there are requirements needed to gain admission, this will serve as a guide to give you …
Resomal means Rehydation Solution for Malnutrition. It is a form of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) used for correcting dehydration specifically in malnourished people especially children. Resomal is prepared in such a way that it has low Sodium content compared to the normal ORS used for correction of dehydration in diarrhea and high potassium because …
What is Jadelle Implant? Jadelle is a reversible long acting contraceptive implant that is composed of two flexible silicone-based rod implants, each measuring 43mm long and 2.5mm wide. Each Jadelle implant contains 75mg levonorgestrel as active ingredient. Excipients are: polydimethyl siloxane, anhydrous colloidal silica. Jadelle is a long acting progestin only contraceptive …
Birth asphyxia is a medical emergency condition thatoccurs as a result of oxygen lack which is called hypoxia. The lack of oxygen could be caused by lack of blood flow to the brain (known as ischemia) or insufficient oxygenation of blood in the lungs. This lack of oxygen causes different harmful effects …
Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition known as protein-energy malnutrition or protein-calorie malnutrition that is caused mainly by an insufficient amount of protein needed by the body with the conservation of subcutaneous fat. Kwashiorkor is seen mostly in children of 1 to 3 years and affects mostly children in Africa, Latin …