At Flying Doctors Nigeria, besides our periodic peer review sessions, we observe annual external audit and review sessions with leading emergency medical professionals from the United Kingdom. We recently conducted one of such audits. This was done by the renowned...
It is a common misconception that patients who are on ventilators do not survive and the family should not be bothered to care for them. However, they have a chance for survival, if properly managed. Also, contrary to what most people might think, critical care...
According to WHO, the plague is a very severe disease. There are different kinds of the plague. The plague is contagious and can have severe epidemics through person-to-person contact. The WHO stated on their website that from 2010 to 2015, there were 3248 cases...
3/4 of strokes happen to people over the age of 65. However, health experts do warn the public that a stroke can occur at anyone at any age, regardless of gender and race. Therefore, it is important for you to reduce the risks of a stroke. So, you may be asking...
Getting an annual physical exam makes sure that you are in good health. A physical exam can be a preventive step because it gives you the opportunity to catch up on vaccines or detect any serious conditions before they cause any problems. During your physical exam,...
Healthcare news from around the world brought to you courtesy of Africa’s leading air ambulance service for the week of November 13, 2017. Launch of special initiative to address climate change impact on health in Small Island Developing States Today, at the United...
