Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases, otherwise known as STDs are diseases and infections acquired through... Read more
Sexually transmitted diseases, otherwise known as STDs are diseases and infections acquired through... Read more
Injuries and acute health problems can occur at work. Therefore, it is essential for every workplace to have a well planned first aid response in case... Read more
In today’s digital world, you can learn almost anything online. There are countless online course providers where you can enrol and learn basic or adv... Read more
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, a famous British explorer, holds a number of endurance records. Sir Ranulph Fiennes is popular for being the first person to comp... Read more
A very noble form of charity donation will be to volunteer helping people in need of medical assistance. The good thing about it is that you do not ne... Read more
Welcome to Hamilton First Aid! We are proud to serve the Hamilton region with workplace approved first aid, CPR and food safety certification programs... Read more
Doctors, nurses, health care workers, first responders and even ordinary people were taught that when conducting Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or CPR,... Read more
Holiday is the time in the year when you are supposed to enjoy the company of your family, friends and loved ones. It’s definitely the most wonderful... Read more
Despite many health warnings and safety precautions, unintentional poisoning in children continues to be a problem. Every now and then, you can hear s... Read more
Nursemaid elbow is a common injury experienced by children, usually of 1 to 4 years of age. It occurs when any type of physical trauma causes the chil... Read more
During an on-field (on-site) assessment, the athletic trainer or any trained personnel with a first aid certification should assume a position close t... Read more
Centipede bites occur as a result of the centipede’s pincer-like maxillipeds, calledtoxicognaths or “poison claws”, that pierce the skin an inject ven... Read more
A tailbone injury is a condition where the coccyx bone becomes unstable, dislocated or broken, ranging from simple bruises to fractures. Majority of c... Read more
Ear infection is an infection affecting the middle ear, caused by viruses or bacteria. If you report to your doctor that you are suffering from an ear... Read more
Researchers define colicky baby as a healthy baby who is well-fed yet he continues crying for 3 hours or more in one day. This is usually for more tha... Read more
The importance of emergency preparedness cannot be stressed enough. It is a task that everyone shares and not a sole responsibility of the authorities... Read more
Wounds of the scalp and face often bleed profusely because of the rich network of blood vessels beneath the skin. Unlike in other parts of the body, w... Read more
Children 1-3 years of age are most likely to put everything in their mouths. This includes poisons that are normally available in the household. It is... Read more
When enough carbon monoxide (CO) is inhaled in the body, carbon monoxide poisoning occurs. It is produced by gas appliances. Due to it... Read more
Ciguatera fish poisoning comes from eating fish that is contaminated by ciguatera toxin. Ciguatera toxin, an odorless and tasteless toxin, is lipid so... Read more
Angioedema, also called Quincke’s edema, is defined as the quick swelling (edema) of the deeper layers of the skin, including the dermis, subcutaneous... Read more
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