What is Omicron and what precautions should you take? People around the world are concerned about the Omicron variant of COVID-19. We’ve gathered the latest expert information about this new variant and will continue to update this article as more information becomes available. What we know about the Omicron variant What is Omicron and what precautionsContinueContinue reading “OMICRON VARIANT What we know about the Omicron variant.”
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AMENORRHEA (ABSENCE OF MENSTRUATION)
DEFINITION Amenorrhea (uh-men-o-REE-uh) is the absence of menstruation — one or more missed menstrual periods. Women who have missed at least three menstrual periods in a row have amenorrhea, as do girls who haven’t begun menstruation by age 15. The most common cause of amenorrhea is pregnancy. Other causes of amenorrhea include problems with theContinueContinue reading “AMENORRHEA (ABSENCE OF MENSTRUATION)”
ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME
DEFINITION Acute coronary syndrome is a term used for any condition brought on by sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart. Acute coronary syndrome symptoms may include the type of chest pressure that you feel during a heart attack, or pressure in your chest while you’re at rest or doing light physical activity (unstable angina). The firstContinueContinue reading “ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME”
ACID REFLUX (GERD)
DEFINITION Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disease. GERD occurs when stomach acid or, occasionally, stomach content, flows back into your food pipe (esophagus). The backwash (reflux) irritates the lining of your esophagus and causes GERD. Both acid reflux and heartburn are common digestive conditions that many people experience from time to time. When theseContinueContinue reading “ACID REFLUX (GERD)”
ABSENCE SEIZURE
DEFINITION Absence seizures involve brief, sudden lapses of consciousness. They’re more common in children than adults. Someone having an absence seizure may look like he or she is staring into space for a few seconds. This type of seizure usually doesn’t lead to physical injury. Absence seizures usually can be controlled with anti-seizure medications. SomeContinueContinue reading “ABSENCE SEIZURE”
7 Behaviors for Improving Mental Health
Identifying the pillars of “good” mental health is crucial to improving our mental and emotional well-being. In my work as a pharmacist, psychologist and researcher, I have identified seven behaviors that contribute to quality mental health: activity, defense mechanisms, social connection, regulation, human specific cognition, self-acceptance and adaptability. When trying to improve your mental health,ContinueContinue reading “7 Behaviors for Improving Mental Health”
Anatomy of the Human Heart
POSTED BY MOHAMMAD USMAN BHAT (PHARMACIST,ER MEDICAL SPECIALIST.) Introduction By Mohammad usman bhat(Pharmacist,Er Medical Specialist) The heart is a muscular organ that serves to collect deoxygenated blood from all parts of the body, carries it to the lungs to be oxygenated and release carbon dioxide. Then, it transports the oxygenated blood from the lungs and distributes it toContinueContinue reading “Anatomy of the Human Heart”
HUMAN SKELETON (ANATOMY )
POSTED BY MOHAMMAD USMAN BHAT (PHARMACIST,ER MEDICAL SPECIALIST.) Skeletal System Overview Axial anatomyDiagramAppendicular anatomyFunctionConditionsHealth tips What is the skeletal system? The human skeletal system consists of all of the bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments in the body. Altogether, the skeleton makes up about 20 percent of a person’s body weight. An adult’s skeleton contains 206 bones. Children’s skeletons actually containContinueContinue reading “HUMAN SKELETON (ANATOMY )”
What is the link between love and oxytocin?
POSTED BY MOHAMMAD USMAN BHAT (PHARMACIST,ER MEDICAL SPECIALIST) Oxytocin is a hormone and a neurotransmitter that is involved in childbirth and breast-feeding. It is also associated with empathy, trust, sexual activity, and relationship-building. It is sometimes referred to as the “love hormone,” because levels of oxytocin increase during hugging and orgasm. It may also haveContinueContinue reading “What is the link between love and oxytocin?”
MEDICAL POSITIONS FOR PROCEDURES
POSTED BY MOHAMMAD USMAN BHAT (PHARMACIST,ER MEDICAL SPECIALIST) POSITIONS:- Posted By Mohammad usmanbhat (pharmacist,ER Medical Specialist). Posted By Mohammad usmanbhat (pharmacist,ER Medical Specialist). Posted By Mohammad usmanbhat (pharmacist,ER Medical Specialist).