The malaria experience
Malaria is extremely common in our country. Though curable, it still claims plenty of victims year after year. Read what your body and mind goes through during malaria The malaria experience Illness,...
View ArticleThe Dos and Don’ts of Taking Antibiotics
When taking antibiotics, don’t self-medicate and stick to the regimen your doctor has prescribed! Pill popping! So the change in weather has triggered yet another bacterial infection. No worries,...
View ArticlePainkillers – Information You Should Be Aware Of
Before you pop in that painkiller, it’s good to know how they work and what their possible side effects can be. Popping a painkiller What do you do when you’re in pain? Why, take a pain killer of...
View ArticleTuberculosis (TB): The importance of following your prescription
Tuberculosis drugs are usually prescribed for 6 months or more, but patients often discontinue theme earlier if they feel better. This is highly discouraged and can lead to many complications....
View ArticlePerils of self medication!
People who self-medicate put themselves at risk for other adverse effects that they may not know anything about. What is self medication? Self- medication, as the name suggests is using a drug without...
View ArticlePalliative medicine – introduction, aim and benefits
When none of the medications work, a patient needs moral support to deal with the stress. This is when palliative medicine comes in. Introduction to palliative medicine Palliative care is defined as...
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