HYPERTENSION- THE SILENT KILLER-KNOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
High blood pressure or hypertension- sometimes called "the silent killer- is an important risk factor for stroke and heart disease.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Sep 12, 2022
- 4 min
MONKEYPOX- PUBLIC HEALTH PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
Imvamune® vaccine is approved in Canada for protection against smallpox, monkeypox, and other orthopoxvirus-related illnesses.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Jun 5, 2022
- 4 min
MONKEYPOX VIRUS OUTBREAK-IMPORTANT INSIGHT
Health authorities are investigating
confirmed monkeypox cases in Canada as part of an unprecedented monkeypox virus outbreak.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Dec 21, 2021
- 5 min
OMICRON, RISING COVID-19 INFECTIONS AND VACCINATIONS- SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED?
Omicron's quick spread threatens to replace Delta variant as the dominant strain in many countries. Vaccines offer more reliable protection.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Sep 12, 2021
- 3 min
ONTARIO HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN AND MEDIAL SERVICES COVERAGE
Through Ontario Health Insurance Plan(OHIP), province pays for medically necessary health services and to avail a valid Health card is must.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Sep 6, 2021
- 4 min
ARE MEDICAL SERVICES FREE IN CANADA? KNOW YOUR MEDICAL BILLING
OHIP is the government-run health plan for Ontario, and it is funded by money from taxes paid by Ontario residents and businesses.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Aug 28, 2021
- 4 min
DELTA VARIANT VIRUS: INFECTION, SPREAD AND VACCINE PROTECTION
Delta variant is estimated to cause more severe illness than previous variants in unvaccinated people. Vaccination coverage is important.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Jul 11, 2021
- 3 min
PATIENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT- A DYNAMIC PROCESS IN PATIENT CARE
Patient Health Assessment skills in nursing practice are very valuable to get to accurate diagnosis and for better patient management.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Apr 11, 2021
- 5 min
COVID-19VACCINES—SAFETY & SIDE EFFECTS
Before getting vaccinated, it is important to be aware the safety & side effects of COVID-19 vaccines you receive.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Mar 6, 2021
- 4 min
COVID-19 VACCINATION IN CANADA AND ONTARIO-UPDATES
Updated delivery timeline says Canada may be able to vaccinate 14.5 MM people by June. Health Canada has authorized single shot vaccine.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Nov 28, 2020
- 7 min
COVID-19 VACCINES ON THE HORIZON- CLINICAL TRIALS, EXCITEMENT & CHALLENGES
First COVID-19 vaccine approval from Health Canada could come before Christmas. Most Canadians expected to be vaccinated by September 2021.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/FRONT DESK MANAGER-A CHALLENGING CAREER
The job of a dental receptionist is an exciting and very promising work opportunity in the dental office.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Oct 27, 2020
- 5 min
WHY IS FLU SHOT(VACCINATION) IMPORTANT THIS YEAR?
Health authorities say COVID-19 pandemic makes it crucial this year to get flu shot, which protects against several different flu viruses.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Oct 11, 2020
- 4 min
FALL SEASON- IDENTIFY COMMON COLD & FLU-TAKE CARE OF HEALTH
The symptoms of the flu and common cold can be very similar but, unlike a case of common cold, the flu can lead to serious health problems.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Sep 30, 2020
- 4 min
COVID-19-SECOND WAVE, ONTARIO UPDATES AND TESTING GUIDELINES
Ontario government has established Testing criteria for Covid-19. Publicly-funded testing will be available and easily accessible to needy.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Jul 5, 2020
- 3 min
HEALTH INFORMATICS- INTEGRATING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN ADVANCE HEALTHCARE
Health informatics is an emerging field integrating information technology for advance healthcare to benefit the health & human services.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Jun 9, 2020
- 4 min
TRANSMISSION, INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL-COVID-19 KNOWN TO DATE
Primary modes of transmission of Corona Virus are contact, droplet and airborne. Additional precautions are based on modes of transmission.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Jun 2, 2020
- 4 min
Phlebotomy & Coronavirus- Safety in blood sample testing of patients suspected with infection
A safe and skillful Phlebotomy is an important procedure to understand the spread of coronavirus infection.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Mar 25, 2020
- 6 min
Corona virus (COVID-19) & Social / Physical Distancing—What & How—Community Safety for all
Social / Physical Distancing is the need of the hour. Practice it for the great good of everyone. Be safe, protect self and others.
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Prof. (Dr) Usha
- Mar 13, 2020
- 2 min
ROUTINE PRACTICES & INFECTION CONTROL IN HEALTH CARE
Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices practiced by Health Care workers are important measures to reduce the risk.
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