Status asthmaticus is life threatening asthma; it is also known as Acute Severe Asthma even though others tend to differentiate status asthmaticus from acute severe asthma. It is the most serious form of asthmatic attack that requires immediate diagnosis and urgent attention because the patient is unable to breathe completely and there are no …
What is a perineal tear? Perineal tear or perineal laceration is a trauma to the perineum that occurs during delivery. This injury is very common in women who are undergoing childbirth for the first time (Primipara) or those who are pregnant for the first time (Primigravida) because their perineum is more rigid. …
Episiorrhaphy is the repair of an Episiotomy. Whenever an incision is made, there is a need to stitch it back and the process of stitching it is called Episiorrhaphy; whereas the process of making the incision is called Episiotomy. Stitches used during Episiorrhaphy Usually, there are 3 layers of tissues to be sutured. …
Episiotomy is a deliberate tear that is done during labour to aid in delivery of a baby. Episiotomy is sometimes called Perineotomy; this procedure is done during childbirth when the head of the child is visible during labour and when the head does not recede even when the uterus contracts (this is …
What is the current world population? World population has been currently estimated by the United Nations to be 7.6 billion in 2017 and has an average growth rate of 1.1% and it is expected to keep growing. Projections have put the total population at 8.6 billion by mid-2030, 9.8 billion by mid-2050 …
Tuberculosis Treatment is carried out using the DOTS Therapy which stands for Directly Observed Treatment Short course. The DOTS therapy makes use of antituberculosis drugs over a specified period of time under observation as patients may not comply with drugs which leads to multidrug resistant tuberculosis. The DOTS TB treatment therefore combats resistance. …
This is an easy article that aims to describe the life cycle of the malaria parasite known as Plasmodium which is transferred to man from Mosquito bites. Malaria life cycle varies according to the type of plasmodium parasite that is causing the infection. There are slight variations in the life cycle of …
Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS co infection refers to a condition whereby someone has both TB and HIV together. This co infection is very dangerous as it promotes the progression of both diseases. The Tuberculosis makes it easier for HIV to progress rapidly while the HIV makes it possible for Tuberculosis to spread leading …