High Blood Pressure: The Silent Millennial Killer
A few decades ago, high blood pressure was not a disease you would easily associate with persons within the ages of 20 – 40. Its prevalence is on the increase among young adults, with an estimate of one in eight young people getting diagnosed with hypertension. To prevent this phenomenon from escalating into a crisis, […]
All You Need To Know About Hepatitis
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can lead to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis, or liver cancer. It is a sneaky and silent virus that can permanently harm the liver. Hepatitis can be acute or chronic. Acute hepatitis begins suddenly, is intense, and may last for only a few weeks. Chronic hepatitis refers to […]
World AIDS Vaccine Day
World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, was first observed on May 18, 1998, and continues to date. Although there is still no vaccine to stem the flow of HIV infection, this day was set aside around the globe to raise awareness for the need for AIDS vaccines, educate communities about […]
Hand Hygiene and Infection Prevention
In 1864, Ignaz Semmelweis, a Hungarian physician, became known as the father of infection control. He won this title when he demonstrated that proper and effective hand washing could adequately prevent the spread of disease and infections. At this point, it would seem that almost everyone knows about the importance of proper handwashing, especially in […]