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03/12/2024

MED-BRIGE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

02/07/2024

FOR US MEN: YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

1. In Zambia, men's mental health is often stigmatized, and seeking help is seen as a sign of weakness. This leads to many men suffering in silence, which can exacerbate mental health issues.

2. Leading causes of mental illness among men in Zambia include:
- Societal pressure to be breadwinners
- Lack of emotional expression
- Trauma (e.g., Accidents,war, abuse)
- Substance abuse
- Relationship issues
- Unemployment and financial stress

3. Men can best deal with these issues by:
- Seeking professional help (counseling, therapy)
- Opening up to trusted friends and family
- Engaging in healthy coping mechanisms (exercise, hobbies)
- Practicing self-care and self-compassion
- Joining support groups

4. The "men don't cry" stereotype is harmful and outdated. Men need to be encouraged to express emotions and seek help without fear of judgment. Opening up is a sign of strength, and it's essential for men to prioritize their mental well-being. By sharing their struggles, men can break down stigma, inspire others to do the same, and ultimately improve their mental health.

Remember, mental health affects everyone, regardless of gender. Let's work together to create a culture where men (and everyone) feel comfortable seeking help and support.

08/06/2024

🥗 7 June is World Food Safety Day. Over 200 diseases are caused by eating contaminated food.

💡 Here’s what you can do to be ready for the unexpected:
🗝 Follow the 5 keys to safer food
🤔 Know how to keep food safe in emergencies
‼️ Report poor hygiene and misleading labels

Know, prepare, act. Learn more here 👉🏼

World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2024 will draw attention to food safety incidents. This year’s theme underlines the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter how mild or severe they can be.

03/06/2024

A diaphragmatic hernia in which a portion of the stomach is herniated through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm is termed as **Hiatal hernia**.
Protrusion of an organ through a weak area in the thoracic cavity is called **Thoracic hernia**.
A pouch opening out from a hollow viscous (out pouching of one or more layers of a tubular organ) is called **Diverticulum**.
The surgical procedure involving the anastomosis of the inferior part of the esophagus to the jejunum is called **Esophagojejunostomy**.

The ileum telescoping itself is called **Ileal intussusception**.

The inflammation of the peritoneum usually due to an invasion of the peritoneal cavity by bacteria though it as well can occur when there is leakage of gastric contents and blood is **Peritonitis**.

An artificial opening made into the large bowel in order to divert faeces (and flatus) to the exterior, where they may be collected in an adhesive bag is called **Colostomy**.

The investigation that involves the insertion of the fingers in the a**s to diagnose hemorrhoids is called **Digital re**al examination**.

Calculi in the gall bladder is known as **Cholelithiasis**.

The type of pain arising from an amputated limb is called **Phantom pain**.

The three phases of surgery is called **Perioperative** Phase.

**Splenectomy** is the surgical removal of the spleen.

**Metaplasia** occurs when one type of mature cells is converted to another type by means of an outside stimulus that affects the parent stem.

A type of surgery that uses the effect of freezing to treat tissue disease is called **Cryosurgery**.

An abnormality in which the opening of the urethral meatus lies on the dorsal surface of the p***s is called **Epispadias**.

03/06/2024

25/10/2023

SUB TYPES OF SCHIZOPHRENIA

1). PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA: paranoid means suspiciousness characterized by delusion of persecution, infidelity or jealous and auditory hallucinations.
Other associated features includes anger, unforced, anxiety and violence. Onset is 20 yrs and above and this Onset can be gradual or sudden.

2). HEBERPHRENIC SCHIZOPHRENIA: It is also called disorganized Schizophrenia with the Onset which is sudden characterized by marked thought disorder, incoherent and severe loosening of association.
Patients also have delusions and hallucinations but are not prominent. They have impairment in their ability to maintain daily living activities like dressing , bathing or brushing teeth and also exhibit child like behavior. The Onset is between 15-25 yrs .

3). CATATONIC SCHIZOPHRENIA: Catatonia's is a syndrome of psychomotor disturbances characterized by periods of physical rigidity, negativism or stupor it is characterized by marked disturbances of motor behavior eg stuporous catatonia and catatonia alternating between excitement and stupor.
The patient refuses to eat, lying in bed the whole day, being speechless or being awake the whole night. The prognosis is good , The age of onset is 20 yrs and it is sudden.

4). UNDIFFERENTIATED SCHIZOPHRENIA: The patient exhibit symptoms of Schizophrenia but the symptoms don't meet the criteria for disorganized, catatonic or paranoid Schizophrenia.
Characterized by hallucinations, delusions disorganized speech, catatonic or extremely disorganized behavior.

5) RESIDUE SCHIZOPHRENIA: The diagnosis is made when the patient no longer displays prominent symptoms of Schizophrenia characterized by emotional blunting, social withdraw, illogical thinking and loosening of association. It is diagnosed at least after one episode has occurred.

6). SIMPLE SCHIZOPHRENIA: The Onset is in adolescence age between 10-19yrs characterized by insidious development of eccentric behavior, apathy etc.

23/10/2023

*POLIOMYELITIS*

*Definition*
✓This is an acute contagious viral infection caused by the polio virus and is charecterised by fever, difficulty breathing and swallowing with or without paralysis.

*MODE OF TRANSMISSION*
1.Through ingestion.
2.Through inhalation
✓This means that it affects even the respiratory system and the digestive system initially.

*RISK FACTORS*

*1.OVERCROWDED PLACES*
✓This is a condulsive place for polio as itt is also transmitted through inhalation.
*2.POOR WASTE DISPOSAL*
✓The virus is also found in stool hence transmitted via ingestion of food or water contaminated with the polio virus.

*3.MALNUTRITION*
✓This lowers the immunity predisposing a child to poliomyelitis,

*4.UNIMMUNIZED CHILDREN*
✓Prophylaxis against polio is through vaccination against the polio virus.Unimmunized children are at risk.

*5.POOR HOUSING*
✓There is poor ventilation that put an individual at risk of poliomyelitis.

*CLASSIFICATIONS OF POLIOMYELITIS*
✓poliomyelitis is classified in to three;
1.Abortive poliomyelitis.
2.Non-paralytic poliomyelitis and
3.Paralytic poliomyelitis.

1. *ABORTIVE POLIOMYELITIS*
✓This type of poliomyelitis affects the GIT,clinical features include;
✓diarrhea due to a disturbance in the GIT mortility.
✓Abdominal pains related to inflammation.
✓Anorexia related to abdominal discomfort.
✓Vomiting related to a disturbance in the relaxations and contractions of the GIT.
✓Abdominal tenderness related to inflammation.
✓Fever related to infections.

*2.NON PARALYTIC POLIOMYELITIS*
✓During this type of poliomyelitis,the virus goes to the central nervous system and cause an antigen antibody reaction leading to inflammation.
✓paralysis at the stage has not yet occured.
✓This then causes symptoms such as...
✓Headache related to increased intra cranial pressure..
✓Confusion related to severe cerebral altered tissue perfusion.
✓Fever related to infections.
✓vomitind related to a disturbance in the centres regul