There is a spread of a novel coronavirus which is wreaking havoc on the city of Wuhan located in the Hubei province of China. The outbreak of the virus began early in December of 2019 and has continued to spread. The people who were the first ones to become infected were all linked to the…
Coronavirus, aka Covid-19, is on the list of infectious diseases. However, this is a new form of the virus and it has been discovered recently. The majority of people who get this virus suffer from mild or moderately severe symptoms. The good thing is that most of the patients recover from the illness without any…
Although it’s been around for several years, the demand for telehealth services has recently exploded as we find ourselves adjusting to a new way of life. More and more people are finding themselves unable, or unwilling, to go into their doctor’s office or local health clinic. And we can’t blame them. Why risk catching the…
Pregnant women with COVID-19 who deliver by cesarean section may be at greater risk for complications that affect them and their babies, new research suggests. The study focused on 82 women with COVID-19 — four of them with severe symptoms — who gave birth in hospitals in Spain. Thirty-seven women delivered by cesarean section (C-section),…
Protecting yourself and others from the spread COVID-19 To protect yourself and others against COVID-19, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer or wash your hands with soap and water. If you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, make sure you use and store it carefully. Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet)…
What is Stress and Why is it not Prevalent? Coping with stress is one of the most difficult things for many of us. No matter who we are, the realities of stress and the issues that arise from it are some of the most inhibiting things that we deal with. Secure Health Care eBook [dflip…
Maintaining Healthy Levels of Physical Activity During Lockdown/While Working from Home With the widespread lockdown and restriction of movement in a bid to contain the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, comes the need to maintain healthy levels of physical activity while staying indoors. Globally, physical inactivity is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases like diabetes, coronary…
You are being invited to participate in a research project by Secure Healthcare. This study is a cross-sectional survey which will be conducted to determine the risk perception of Nigerians about Corona Virus (COVID-19). The study is to see how people get their information on COVID-19 and how their risk perception affects their actions during…
What is an Internist? Someone who practices internal medicine, a specialty that deals with diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases in adults, is referred to as an internist (though they are often referred to by their more specific sub-specialty, such as an endocrinologist or oncologist). The phrase “internal medicine” originates from the German term “Innere Medizin,”…
What is Remdesivir? Remdesivir is an antiviral drug originally designed to treat hepatitis C and Ebola. Recently, it has taken over headlines as a possible medication to treat COVID-19. So, what is remdesivir and how much can it help in our fight against the coronavirus pandemic? Remdesivir, What We Know So Far On May 1,…