Medtips Magazine

  Antimicrobial Resistance is a global health challenge and as an Antimicrobial knight, it's my duty to raise awareness on Antimicrobial resistance. Before I explain Antimicrobial resistance, it's important to know what Antimicrobials are,what they do etc. Antimicrobials  are a class of drugs that inhibit the growth of, or destroy, bacteria. They are used to treat bacterial,viral infections  in humans and animals.  They work by targeting specific bacterial structures or functions, either killing the bacteria or inhibiting their ability to reproduce. Now, Antimicrobial resistance in short AMR. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR):  Antimicrobial resistance refers to the ability of microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) to resist the effects of medications, specifically antimicrobial drugs like antibiotics. When microorganisms evolve and become resistant to the drugs designed to kill them, infections persist and may become harder to treat, lead...

  It's world physical therapy (Physiotherapy)Day... Physiotherapy is a Noble profession that is recognized globally, surprisingly it has so much recognition in Nigeria because physiotherapist are involved in patient care too.  This year's world Physiotherapy  theme is Arthritis,Rheumatoid arthritis and axial spondylarthritis which are the two types of inflammatory arthritis  Art hritis is defined as an acute or chronic joint inflammation. Symptoms can include pain, swelling, stiffness, and redness which may contribute to reduced function and dexterity.  Arthritis isn’t a single condition; there are many different types.  It can affect people of all ages and physical fitness – including children, teenagers, and athletes. Some forms of arthritis are more common in older people. Whatever specific type of arthritis you have, remaining physically active and choosing healthy lifestyle behaviours will help you stay mobile and able to participate in activities that...

 Have you heard about eye Floaters? Clinical Opthalmology|Optometry When you look at the sky and you see maybe threadlike images,or worms or spots in form of shadows they're called floaters. Floaters usually appear as we age and in many cases, they're harmless Reasons why we have Floaters; In the eyes,we have gel like fluid called vitreous or vitreous humor, with the passage of the vitreous humor starts to form strands,and these strands form a shadow on the retina, leading to Floaters. But in some cases, Floaters maybe part of a problem with the eye like an infection or an injury.. If you notice that these floaters appear suddenly or you suddenly notice a dark shadow, almost like a curtain or blurred area in your vision that was not there before. Please go see your doctor (opthalmologist, optometrist) because most likely it points to something that is not normal... So next time you see Floaters,you know where they're from Thank you.. Medtips Magazine

Are you intrigued on what you can do with a degree in BMR(bachelor of medical rehabilitation)?. then you are on the right site,physiotherapy is an exciting discipline,it encompasses all specialties of medicine. in this article you will find out the most exciting part about physiotherapy and how you can be relevant in the clinical world with a degree in medical rehabilitation. physiotherapy is getting you involve in your own discovery, a holistic approach to healthcare, plays a vital role in pain relief and management in most medical and surgical conditions. The question is what is medical rehabilitation/physiotherapy? medrehab/pt is a medical branch of study that involves the use of physical techniques in treatment and management of disease or injury in order to function in a normal or near-normal way. WHO IS A PHYSIOTHERAPIST? A physiotherapist is a medical personnel who has completed medical school with a degree in BMR(BACHELOR OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION)/BPT(BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY...

  Anatomy, the first terror in med school,in one of my articles released few months ago, anatomy was listed among the top hardest courses in med school,if you haven't read that article yet, kindly use the link below medtipsblog.blogspot.com Studying anatomy may appear to be difficult to most medical students as it involves learning anatomical structures and their functions, in addition to studying for several other subjects. However, anatomy is one of the core subjects for every medical student in the college of medicine,it maybe systemic/general anatomy. Every med student needs to understand how important it is to study anatomy, and that too in an effective way. Hence, in this article i have listed the tricks to studying Anatomy.. Interestingly, Anatomy is subdivided into 1. Histology (microscopic anatomy) 2. Embryology (developmental anatomy) 3. Gross anatomy 4. Neuroanatomy 1. READING REGULARLY Reading regularly is an effective way of studying Anatomy Repeated reading exercise...

BEST YOUTUBE CHANNELS FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS. Are you a Preclinical Medical student? Are you a year two (2) student in the following departments; Medicine Medical rehabilitation (physiotherapy) Nursing sciences Human Anatomy Human physiology Medical biochemistry Medical Radiography Medical laboratory science Human nutrition and dietetics Dentistry Pharmacology Public health sciences etc. Then you're at the right blog, starting preclinicals with the right resources and materials is a smart way to pass your exams. Videos are one of the best best learning methods for Medical students. In this article I have included the best youtube channels for med students, As a medical student if you decide to find good youtube channels all by yourself;you may land yourself in the wrong hands. This is why mentorship is very important in your Med school journey. Listed below are top channels for med students 1. DR. NAJEEB LECTURES Dr Najeeb is a Pakistan Medical doctor and a pa...

WHY IS ORAL HEALTH LESS TALKED ABOUT?   Especially in Nigeria today, many people have less concern about their oral health, they feel anything pertaining to the oral cavity is not always a serious one, isn't it just to brush the teeth regularly. But it's beyond the brushing and rinsing it, Dental health is not supposed to be left behind.     In this article a detailed explanation is made available on why dental/oral health is less talked about. But before that, it's important to know who is responsible for the care in oral health and where to find one Oral hygiene, causes of dental disorders, prevention. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ORAL HEALTH CARE?..... A DENTIST!!!!  According to Wikipedia, A dentist also known as dental surgeon/doctor is a health care professional who specialises in dentistry and trained in the diagnosis, prevention, management and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and other aspects of the craniofacial complex i...