HEPATITIS

HEPATITIS

Key Facts about Hepatitis Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver tissue. The most common cause worldwide is viruses. There are five main types of viral hepatitis, types A, B, C, D and E Hepatitis A and E are mainly spread by contaminated food and water Hepatitis B and C are commonly spread through infected blood…

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What is Asthma

What is Asthma

Asthma is a respiratory disease marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs leading to difficulty in breathing in an individual. Asthma Symptoms The most common symptoms of asthma include: • Wheezing (a whistling or squeaky, almost musical-like sound during breathing) • Shortness of breath (feeling like you are not getting enough air into…

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HOME MANAGEMENT OF DIARRHOEA

HOME MANAGEMENT OF DIARRHOEA

Diarrhoea is defined as the passage of loose stools three or more times per day or a more frequent passage than is normal for that individual. It should not be confused with the frequent passage of stools of normal constituency. It is characterized by abnormally watery or loose stool. CAUSES OF DIARRHOEA It is caused…

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EFFECT OF LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION ON COMMON CHRONIC AILMENTS

EFFECT OF LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION ON COMMON CHRONIC AILMENTS

INTRODUCTION A group of risk factors raise your risk for heart disease, stroke and other health problems. They are; Hypertension Diabetes mellitus Hyperlipidaemia Obesity HYPERTENSION Defined as blood pressure ≥ 140mmHg systolic / 90mmHg diastolic and this holds for adults ≥ 18yrs. Normal BP = 120/80mmHg.      Classification – Pre hypertension mmHg  120-139 / 80-89mmHg –…

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AWARD PRESENTATION

AWARD PRESENTATION

CONGRATULATIONS GOES TO THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF St. CATHERINE’S SPECIALIST HOSPITALS LIMITED ABUJA AS THE HOSPITAL WAS PRESENTED WITH AN AWARD FOR THE MOST RESPONSIVE HOSPITAL PRESENTED AT HYGEIA HMO’S PROVIDER EXCELLENCE AWARD (HYPEA) ON THE 15th OF DECEMBER 2016.

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