Bats' on a Mission!

Directly from my friends wall I got this nice write up

Writer: Lilian Nnamani 

  

Bats' on a Mission!

This evening, some creatures of the night made me to stop and stare around the Ring Road. The Ring Road in Benin City has always fascinated me but the bats took the show today. They always do, but very few of us notice and worry. Silly me was thinking to myself, "Bird's poo, I understand, but bat's poo, who understands that! Who has seen such?! How can I explain that?!"

That was not really what held me spellbound. They always flew in schools. Tonight, they looked like they were on a mission or competition. Seems like each school had invited their family and friends for the grand occasion. I could hear them communicating with each other. It was so noisy! The nearby markets could not compare.

Today, I noticed something that I had always missed from afar. They lived in those trees inside the Museum grounds and in other trees nearby. This explained why I saw them at odd hours of the day. The Ring Road and the markets must be too busy and noisy, and so they imitated their environment. I took some pictures for proof.

Irrespective of whatever explanation I do come up with, I hurried off to my place of rest. Because I refuse to be so distracted that I become a prey to the petty thieves around. Because I also refuse to be the new dumping ground for bats' poo. And because I refuse to be turned into a fascinating piece of work on public display whilst taking pictures of 'ordinary' bats in flight.

As I wonder what tomorrow holds for me, I am off to bed to dream dreams that will come true (I hope!). No nightmares, please!

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Seven Emerging Technologies that Are Changing the Practice of Nursing

Seven Emerging Technologies that Are Changing the Practice of Nursing

Technology	Benefits	Challenges
Genetics and Genomics	The majority of disease risk, health conditions and the therapies used to treat those conditions have a genetic and/or genomic element influenced by environmental, lifestyle, and other factors therefore impacting the entire nursing profession (Calzone et. al, 2010).	Many nurses currently in practice know little about genetics and genomics and lack the competence needed to effectively counsel and teach patients in this regard.
Less Invasive and More Accurate Tools for Diagnostics and Treatment	Non-invasive and minimally invasive tools for diagnostics and treatment generally result in lower patient risk and cost.	The rate at which noninvasive and minimally invasive tools are being introduced makes ongoing competency regarding their use a challenge for nurses.
3-D Printing	Bioprinters, using a "bio-ink" made of living cell mixtures can build a 3D structure of cells, layer by layer, to form human tissue and eventually human organs for replacement (Thompson, 2012).	Healthcare is just beginning to explore the limits of this technology. There are limits to the materials which can be used for printing and materials science is a laggard in 3D printing (Nusca, 2012).
Robotics	Robotics can provide improved diagnostic abilities; a less invasive and more comfortable experience for the patient; and the ability to do smaller and more precise interventions (Newell, n.d). In addition, robots can be used as adjunct care providers for some physical and mental health care provision.	More research is needed on comparative effectiveness of robotics and human care providers. Many healthcare providers have expressed concern about the lack of emotion in robots, suggesting that this is the element that will never replace human caregivers.
Biometrics	Biometrics increase the security of confidential healthcare information and eliminate the costs of managing lost passwords.	The measurement of biometric markers may occur in less than ideal situations in healthcare settings and in a rapidly changing workforce, cost may become an issue.
Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR)	Healthcare providers have access to critical patient information from multiple providers, literally 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing for better coordinated care.	Implementation costs, getting computers to talk to each other and debates about who “owns” the data in the EHR continue to challenge its required implementation.
Computerized Physician/Provider Order; Entry (CPOE) and Clinical Decision Support	CPOE and clinical decision support fundamentally change the ordering process resulting in lower costs, reduced medical errors, and more interventions based on evidence and best practices.	The introduction of CPOE and clinical decision support requires providers to alter their practice. Resistance is common due to the time spent on order entry. Implementation and training costs are often significant.

NursingWorld.org

Job Opening At Realcare Health Support

Realcare Health Support (RHS) is an organization born with the passion for professional development and development of standardized, evidence-based health care delivery practices with modern techniques and technologies that are universally applicable and/or acceptable to our clients regardless of social and economic background.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title:

1.) Medical Officer

2.) Nurse

3.) Midwife

4.) Perioperative Nurse 

5.) Health Assistant/Carer

6.) Front Desk Officer

7.) Account Officer

8.) Marketing Officer

9.) Housekeeper/Cleaner 

10.) Gatekeeper/Security Personnel

Location: Lagos

Requirement
Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

Application Closing Date
15th March, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: info@realcarehealth.com or career@realcarehealth.com

Are tampons safe?

Tampons are small finger-like cotton plugs that absorb menstrual blood. When inserted into the vagina, they expand like a flower and soak up the blood. Tampons also contain a string that hangs outside the vagina, which helps in pulling out the tampon comfortably. They are not only easy to use but are more comfortable than sanitary napkins that cause rashes.  However, there are many myths associated with using tampons which prevent women from using them.

Myth #1--You can rupture your hymen and lose your virginity after using tampons.

Truth–Hymen is an elastic tissue which can easily stretch to accommodate the tampon. It is not necessary that you might harm the hymen while using a tampon. Also, breaking the hymen doesn’t mean you lose your virginity. To lose your v-card you need to have penetrative sex. Remember, a hymen can break while exercising, cycling, horseback riding, stretching, etc.  Also, many women are born without a hymen. So an intact hymen is not the proof of your virginity. Not that you need to prove it to anyone!  Sanitary napkins vs tampons, menstrual cups, cloth pads and period panties, find out which are better.

Myth #2–Tampons can get lost inside the vagina.

Truth–No, nothing can get lost in the vagina. Yes, you might push the tampon a bit too inside but there’s a tiny string that will hang outside, and you can pull it out easily.  Also, once you get a hang of using tampons, you will know how far you have to insert it. They are safe.

Myth #3–Tampons can cause cancer.

Truth–There’s no scientific evidence which suggests that tampons can cause cancer.

Myth #4– It can cause toxic shock syndrome (TSS).

Truth–Toxic shock syndrome by toxins is produced by a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus and can have life-threatening complications. However, it is important to note that it is very rare and is caused only when the tampon is left inside the vagina for more than eight hours.

Myth #5 — It Can cause other infections.

Truth–Tampons are very safe and do not cause infections. However, it is important to change it regularly. Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness further reduces the chances of getting an infection. Here are 10 menstrual hygiene tips every woman must know.

Myth #6– They are highly uncomfortable.

Truth–You might be worried that you are inserting a cotton wad inside your vagina, but remember if the vagina can accommodate an erect penis, it can easily accommodate a tampon. Also, tampons can be a little uncomfortable at the beginning because you will not be sure how far it can go in and feel like something is stuck down there, but after a few uses, you will get accustomed to them. Have a few questions about periods? Here are all the answers.

Myth #7–You can’t wear it inside water as it might come out.

Truth–There’s no way a tampon will slip out of the vagina inside the water. The fact is that many professional swimmers use it.

The Health Site 

Vaginal ring protects women from HIV infection

A vaginal ring emitting an experimental drug reduced HIV prevalence significantly among women when used properly and consistently, according to a clinical trial in four sub-Saharan African countries.

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found the ring, which contains the antiretroviral drug dapivirine, was most effective at preventing spread of the disease among women older than 25 in a trial in Malawi, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Overall, the ring was effective barely more than a quarter of the time because of improper use or women who did not use it. The spread of HIV was reduced significantly when used properly, though.

More than 25 million people in sub-Saharan Africa have HIV or AIDS, with 9 out of 10 children in world who have one of the diseases living there, according to the World Health Organization..

Researchers said the dapivirine vaginal ring could have more success at controlling the spread of HIV because women can fully control its use, unlike condoms, with which men can interfere. The $5 silicone ring can be worn for a month, does not need to be refrigerated and can sit on a shelf for five years.

UPI.com

Antiretroviral drug may have effects on fetal development when used by pregnant women.

The drug, Atazanavir, a protese inhibitor, is used with one or more other drugs as part of anti-retroviral regimens used not only to treat HIV patients, but also to reduce transmission of the disease.

The drug used to prevent the transmission of HIV from mother to child may have small but significant effects on infant development, researchers found in a new study.

Researchers at Harvard University found in a study of HIV-positive pregnant women that one of several drugs given to them could affect the development of their children, regardless of whether they are born with the disease.

A previous study at Harvard showed the drug may have some developmental effects, but researchers at the time said the risk was low and did not advise changes to people's treatment plans.

For the new study, published in the journal AIDS, researchers recruited 167 women who received Atazanavirduring their pregnancy and 750 who did not, comparing the effects of the drug based on developmental baselines when their children turned 1 year old.

For children whose mothers were given the drug as part of anti-retroviral treatment at all, language and social-emotional development scores were lower among children exposed to the drug while in utero than those who were not. Language development scores were found to be lower regardless of the trimester of exposure, though social-emotional scores were only affected in children whose mothers started the drug in the second or third trimester.

For cognitive, motor and adaptive behavioral development, children whose mothers received the drug all lagged behind children who were not exposed to it.

Researchers point out in the study the small statistical differences do not have large clinical implications, but are worth paying attention to because they "add another risk to the constellation of existing biological and socio-environmental risk factors to which these children are often exposed."

UPI.com

SALES OF APPLICATION FORMS!!! S.O.N. St. Gerard's Catholic Hospital Kaduna

Application forms for 2016 intake into School of 

Nursing St. Gerard's Catholic Hospital Kaduna for 

BASIC GENERAL NURSING TRAININGis 

on sale at the cost of  N 8,000only.

Date: Begins Monday, 15th February, 20-16

Time: 8:00am — 12:00noon each working clay

Venue: St. Gerard's Catholic Hospital - Kaduna

          (ACCOUNT'S OFFICE)

Closing Date. 10th June, 2016

Exam. Date: 18th June, 2016

Venue of Exam.: School of Nursing, St. Gerard's Catholic Hospital, Kaduna

Time: 7:30 am prompt

Entry Qualification:

Five (5) Credits in the following subjects: English language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology in not more than two sittings in WAEC/NECO or combine.

NOTE ISSUES REGARDING FORMS AND SUBMISSION ERRORS E.T.C. SHOULD BE CLEARED LATEST 17TH JUNE, 2016.

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MANAGEMENT