Therapeutic Apheresis is a medical technology in which the blood of a person is passed through an apparatus that separates out one particular blood constituent and returns the blood remainder to the circulation. It selectively removes cells or other targeted abnormal substances from the blood circulation; it is used for the treatment of conditions in […]
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PREVENTION: Prevention efforts include banning every toxic types of OP. Among those who work with pesticides the use of protective clothing and showering before going home is also useful. General measures such as oxygen and intravenous fluids are also recommended. Attempts to decontaminate the stomach, with activated charcoal or other means, has not been shown to be useful. While there is a
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Being overweight could come with lots health complications such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, gout, breathing troubles such as sleep apnea etc. Overweight could be cut down through proper dieting. Here are some few foods that can help you lose weight. 1. Beans. You’ve probably never heard of cholecystokinin, but it’s one
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As part of our CSR efforts, St. Nicholas Hospital in partnership with Nathan Kidney Foundation will provide FREE procedure to create Arteriovenous Fistulae for patients who require dialysis on Wednesday, 7th August, 2019. This procedure will be available to both registered and non-registered patients at the hospital’s theatres. Vascular Access Camp will hold on Wednesday,
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…celebrating Chief (Dr.) M.A. Majekodunmi’s ideal on healthcare and education & St. Nicholas at 50 Lagos, Nigeria – 7th August 2019: Medical experts from far and wide will speak about the healthcare system in the nation and the task ahead of us in fostering an assessable and functional national health insurance scheme The experts intend
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ORGANOPHOSPHATE POISONING (OP) Organophosphate poisoning is poisoning due to organophosphates (OPs). There are nearly 3 million poisonings per year resulting in two hundred thousand deaths. Around 15% of people who are poisoned die as a result. Organophosphate poisoning has been reported at least since 1962. While most often the exposure occurs from an agricultural pesticide, there are household items, such
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