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29/10/2022

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29/10/2022

Happy birthday to you, Ikeh Chinemerem we love you.
We wish you more success in all ur endeavors, more Grace.

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14/03/2022

Ignorance is a disease
Prevention is better and cheaper than cure
CKD(chronic Kidney Disease) has taken away the joy of so many today due to ignorance,lack of knowledge and carelessness 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️😭😭

This disease can be prevented only if u will do the necessary things such as:
-Avoid self medication
-Regular monitoring of Bp
-Avoid Herbal drugs without proper prescription and dosage
-Ensure normal level of glucose
-Always urinate once u have the urge
-Regular Body check up
-Avoid drink that contains caffeine and carbon
-Drink enough water
-Take enough fruits and vegetables
-Eat healthy meals.
-Always check the color of ur urine very important .

DO THIS AND U WILL NOT REGRET 👍👌👌

17/01/2022

Do u know that ur health is ur wealth 🤷‍♀️,some people will just stay from year to year they will never do health check up so as to know how the vital organs are doing, some will tell u I don’t fall sick, highest is malaria and typhoid and I know the anti malaria to take , some will be busy doing self medication including herbal drugs not knowing they are doing more harm than good to the vital organs 😭😭😭
Plzzz in this 2022 say no to self medications also learn to go for medical check up, that u go fo medical check up does not mean u are sick🤷‍♀️is for u to know ur status to avoid things like “They have killed him,It was sent from the village 🙆‍♀️my dear 😘everything is not sent ok🤪😘🤣
Once in a while check ur blood pressure, glucose level , go for lab investigations before concluding is malaria 🤪🤣God bless u all .
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07/12/2021

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How to Reduce Radiation Risk
Common sense and some basic information can greatly reduce radiation exposure and risk for most people. Here is some basic information to help you minimize your dose and risk.

Things to be Aware of:
Humans cannot sense ionizing radiation. When we have been in the sun too long our body usually tells us itʻs time to get in the shade. Ionizing radiation is different. We cannot see, hear or sense ionizing radiation under normal circumstances, unless we have radiation detector to help us out.
All radiation isnʻt the same. Sunlight and light from the stars (and the lights in your home) are electromagnetic radiation. So is the radiation from your microwave oven. This article is focused on radiation that ionizes. Although there are risks from exposure to sunlight and microwave radiation, that risk is from a different type of impact than the risk created by ionizing radiation.
Ionizing Radiation comes in Waves. One form of ionizing radiation (gamma radiation) isradiation_1electromagnetic (much like the visible light from the stars), but itʻs wavelength is shorter and thus more penetrating. It has enough energy to alter atoms, molecules and DNA. It can also create free radicals in the human body.
Gamma Radiation and X Rays Share Similar Characteristics. Both are electromagnetic with wavelengths shorter (and more penetrating) than visible light. Gamma rays are released when unstable radioactive minerals release energy as they change state and chemical composition. X-rays are created by humans (usually deliberately) in an electrical mechanical process, typically for the purpose of medical or industrial imaging. Some energies of gamma and x radiation are more potentially damaging than others, but that is a big discussion. As a general rule, itʻs good to limit exposure to gamma and x rays, and other forms of ionizing radiation, to as low as reasonably achievable.
Ionizing Radiation also comes in the form of charged particles. There are subatomic particles that can ionize matter when released from an atom undergoing transition – and the most notable of these are alpha and beta particles. An alpha particle has a positive charge,radiation_2and beta particles are negatively charged. This drawing is overly simplified just to show the basic concept . An alpha particle actually consists of two large positively charged particles from the nucleus of an atom (protons), coupled to 2 neutrons (no electrical charge). Beta particles are what we call the orbital electrons (negatively charged) when they are released by an atom undergoing change.
Waves and Particles both Matter. There is a lot going on in the invisible subatomic realm. While gamma and x rays are basically light that has such short wavelength that it is outside the visible range, particles have mass and weight. Both forms of ionizing radiation can affect matter by altering other atoms, molecules and DNA (what we are made of).radiation_3
More about Particles. New particles are still being discovered. For radiation protection purposes the focus is mainly on Alpha and Beta particles. Alpha particles, each containing 2 protons and 2 neutrons from the nucleus of an atom undergoing transition, have a large mass that goes along with that positive electrical charge. They are considered to be potentially 20 times more biologically damaging than gamma and beta radiation if the source is inhaled or ingested. Alpha particles, on the other hand, arenʻt much of a health risk outside the body. They cannot pe*****te our skin or even a sheet of paper. Beta particles are much smaller than alpha particles, and have a negative electrical charge. They are essentially electrons that usually orbit the nucleus of an atom, but are sometimes released in the process of radioactive decay. Low energy beta radiation cannot pe*****te matter easily. On the other hand, some beta radiation is quite penetrating. Thatʻs also a big discussion. As a general rule limiting exposure to alpha and beta radiation is an important safety practice.
More about Alpha radiation: Although not nearly as penetrating as beta and gamma radiation, alpha radiation can actually be more damaging if the source is taken internally by respiration or ingestion.radiation_4
More about Beta Radiation. Beta radiation is often ignored in dosimetry. Risk from beta radiation is relative depending on the energy of the particle and whether the source is external or ingested. Certain radionuclides that emit beta radiation, such as Strontium 90, can accumulate in the bones and create increased health risk.
We Should not forget Neutrons. (especially if you work around nuclear reactors). They donʻt have an electrical charge like alpha and beta particles, but they do have mass and can induce biological effects. If you donʻt work around reactors or strategic nuclear materials there is little or no reason to be concerned about them. If you do work around an operating reactor then you need special training and specialized instruments to protect yourself. If you are trying to detect certain materials used in nuclear weapons, neutrons detection can be important.
How to Protect Yourself
If you work around radioactive materials itʻs good to have a radiation detector. Things change from day to day. Other workers can forget to replace shielding around sources. X-ray machines can be be inadvertently activated. Things can get spilled. Itʻs good to review your environment on a regular basis.
Counting on a Dosimeter can leave you Vulnerable. Dosimeters generally tell you what dose you have received after the fact. While this may be useful for regulatory compliance and limiting your lifetime dose, it does not help you keep your dose minimized on a day to day basis.
Use Time Distance and Shielding to Protect Yourself. Putting distance and shielding between you and a radiation source is an immediately effective way of reducing your exposure. Reducing the time you are being exposed is another way.
(Image Courtesy of US EPA)
(Image Courtesy of US EPA)
Use a Respirator or Face Mask if You are exposed to airborne sources.
Properly Label Sources and keep them Shielded.
Be Aware of All Sources of Radiation Exposure. We are all exposed to radiation every day from natural sources, outer space, the earth, radon gas in our homes and businesses. We are also exposed inadvertently to sources that can include people undergoing medical procedures, radioactive antiques such as Fiestaware, and diagnostic medical procedures. The book Living With Radiation – The First 100 Years by Paul Frame and William Kolb, document some radioactive items that still can be found in homes, flea markets and antique stores.
Be Thoughtful and Informed about Medical X-rays. Medical imaging can provide important and life saving diagnostic information. It is also sometimes used unnecessarily. Sometimes the same diagnostic information can be obtained by using techniques that reduce dose. If you have concerns about the dose and benefits you may receive from a proposed procedure, take time to inform your self and also have a conversation with your health care professional with any concerns you might have. If you continue to have reservations or concerns, you can always ask for a second opinion. Here is a link to the FDA Initiative to Unnecessary Radiation Exposure from Medical Imaging
Things to Think About
Risk Reduction is usually an automatic process for most potential hazards. It s something that we do every day, whether we are conscious about it or not. When we pull our car out from a side street onto a main road our eyes, ears and brain are at heightened awareness. We are sensing, observing, listening, internally calculating the speed of oncoming vehicles, making judgements about when it is safe to proceed and how rapidly or slowly to do so. With radiation we are limited in what we can see, so we need instruments, knowledge and awareness to navigate.

Knowledge and Instrumentation can form the basis for awareness in the invisible world of ionizing radiation. A good radiation detector will help you learn what is hot and what is not. Many people will find that things are pretty normal around them. Every person with a good instrument will also find that we are surrounded by naturally occurring radiation all of the time. Whether it is the muons raining on the surface of the earth from outer space, or the naturally occurring radiation in the soil beneath our feet, there is always some radiation present in our lives. We canʻt do anything about that. What we want to do is limit the extra and unnecessary exposures that are preventable, and relax. Stress can also cause health problems

07/12/2021

What is radiation?
Radiation is energy. It travels in the form of energy waves or high-speed particles. Radiation can occur naturally or be man-made. There are two types:

Non-ionizing radiation, which includes radio waves, cell phones, microwaves, infrared radiation and visible light
Ionizing radiation, which includes ultraviolet radiation, radon, x-rays, and gamma rays
What are the sources of radiation exposure?
Background radiation is all around us all the time. Most of it forms naturally from minerals. These radioactive minerals are in the ground, soil, water, and even our bodies. Background radiation can also come from outer space and the sun. Other sources are man-made, such as x-rays, radiation therapy to treat cancer, and electrical power lines.

What are the health effects of radiation exposure?
Radiation has been around us throughout our evolution. So our bodies are designed to deal with the low levels we're exposed to every day. But too much radiation can damage tissues by changing cell structure and damaging DNA. This can cause serious health problems, including cancer.

The amount of damage that exposure to radiation can cause depends on several factors, including:

The type of radiation
The dose (amount) of radiation
How you were exposed, such as through skin contact, swallowing or breathing it in, or having rays pass through your body
Where the radiation concentrates in the body and how long it stays there
How sensitive your body is to radiation. A fetus is most vulnerable to the effects of radiation. Infants, children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems are more vulnerable to health effects than healthy adults.
Being exposed to a lot of radiation over a short period of time, such as from a radiation emergency, can cause skin burns. It may also lead to acute radiation syndrome (ARS, or "radiation sickness"). The symptoms of ARS include headache and diarrhea. They usually start within hours. Those symptoms will go away and the person will seem healthy for a little while. But then they will get sick again. How soon they get sick again, which symptoms they have, and how sick they get depends on the amount of radiation they received. In some cases, ARS causes death in the following days or weeks.

Exposure to low levels of radiation in the environment does not cause immediate health effects. But it can slightly increase your overall risk of cancer.

What are the treatments for acute radiation sickness?
Before they start treatment, health care professionals need to figure out how much radiation your body absorbed. They will ask about your symptoms, do blood tests, and may use a device that measures radiation. They also try get more information about the exposure, such as what type of radiation it was, how far away you were from the source of the radiation, and how long you were exposed.

Treatment focuses on reducing and treating infections, preventing dehydration, and treating injuries and burns. Some people may need treatments that help the bone marrow recover its function. If you were exposed to certain types of radiation, your provider may give you a treatment that limits or removes the contamination that is inside your body. You may also get treatments for your symptoms.

How can radiation exposure be prevented?
There are steps you can take to prevent or reduce radiation exposure:

If your health care provider recommends a test that uses radiation, ask about its risks and benefits. In some cases, you may be able to have a different test that does not use radiation. But if you do need a test that uses radiation, do some research into the local imaging facilities. Find one that monitors and uses techniques to reduce the doses they are giving patients.
Reduce electromagnetic radiation exposure from your cell phone. At this time, scientific evidence has not found a link between cell phone use and health problems in humans. More research is needed to be sure. But if you still have concerns, you can reduce how much time you spend on your phone. You can also use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your head and the cell phone.
If you live in a house, test the radon levels, and if you need to, get a radon reduction system.
During a radiation emergency, get inside a building to take shelter. Stay inside, with all of the windows and doors shut. Stay tuned to and follow the advice of emergency responders and officials.

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