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MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE- VITAL ASPECTS OF WORKING IN HEALTHCARE

Oct 164 min read

MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE- VITAL ASPECTS OF WORKING IN HEALTHCARE

Mental and physical health are closely related, physical challenges or ailments can trigger disorders like anxiety, stress and depression.

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HIGH BP- A SILENT KILLER- KNOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE & RISK FACTORS

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Jun 184 min read

HIGH BP- A SILENT KILLER- KNOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE & RISK FACTORS

Adjusting lifestyle, more exercise, losing weight if needed and following a heart-healthy diet can help control hypertension or high BP.

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ANXIETY & DEPRESSION - A JOURNEY FROM SUFFERING TO THRIVING

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Jan 224 min read

ANXIETY & DEPRESSION - A JOURNEY FROM SUFFERING TO THRIVING

Mental health is a basic human right, which is crucial to personal, community and socio-economic development.

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BOOSTER/THIRD DOSES OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE -IMPORTANT INSIGHT

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Feb 22, 20225 min read

BOOSTER/THIRD DOSES OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE -IMPORTANT INSIGHT

A booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine is an additional shot of vaccine that helps maintain and lengthen individual’s protection against...

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PATIENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT- A DYNAMIC PROCESS IN PATIENT CARE

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Jul 11, 20213 min read

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

Mar 27, 20214 min read

ANXIETY & DEPRESSION - A JOURNEY FROM SUFFERING TO THRIVING

ANXIETY & DEPRESSION-A JOURNEY FROM SUFFERING TO THRIVING, an inspiring story of a Mental Health Warrior and a Fighter Canadian immigrant.

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COVID-19-SECOND WAVE, ONTARIO UPDATES AND TESTING GUIDELINES

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Sep 30, 20204 min read

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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WOUND CARE AND WOUND HEALING IN DIABETES

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Aug 25, 20203 min read

WOUND CARE AND WOUND HEALING IN DIABETES

Among various risk factors associated with wounds, diabetes is a major risk factor in wounds development needing early management.

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FACE MASKS VERSUS FACE SHIELDS- PROTECTION DILEMMA-COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Jul 31, 20206 min read

FACE MASKS VERSUS FACE SHIELDS- PROTECTION DILEMMA-COVID-19 PANDEMIC

While governments globally recommend face masks, wearing a face shield witha mask provides maximum protection in most infective conditions.

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HEALTH INFORMATICS- INTEGRATING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN ADVANCE HEALTHCARE

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Jul 5, 20203 min read

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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TRANSMISSION, INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL-COVID-19 KNOWN TO DATE

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Jun 9, 20204 min read

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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Phlebotomy & Coronavirus- Safety in blood sample testing of patients suspected with infection

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Jun 2, 20204 min read

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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HERD IMMUNITY- EXPLORING MEASURE TO CONTAIN CORONA PANDEMIC

Prof. (Dr) Usha

May 4, 20204 min read

HERD IMMUNITY- EXPLORING MEASURE TO CONTAIN CORONA PANDEMIC

Corona is really an intriguing race between Mother Nature and the science as to who will succeed in protecting the herd (Population) first.

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Corona virus (COVID-19) & Social / Physical Distancing—What & How—Community Safety for all

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Mar 25, 20206 min read

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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ROUTINE PRACTICES & INFECTION CONTROL IN HEALTH CARE

Prof. (Dr) Usha

Mar 13, 20202 min read

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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ONTARIO HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN (OHIP) AND SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS

Prof (Dr) V K Dabas, Academic Director

May 6, 20192 min read

ONTARIO HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN (OHIP) AND SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS

Ontario Health Insurance Plan-Schedule of benefits and Fees information requires knowledgeable interpretation and is meant primarily for...

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MARIJUANA- ORAL / DENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS

Prof (Dr) Usha, Director

May 6, 20192 min read

MARIJUANA- ORAL / DENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS

With the legalization of marijuana or cannabis, and with Marijuana use on the rise for both medicinal and recreational purposes, dental...

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Training and Certification in Sclerotherapy

Prof Usha Dabas, Director

Aug 26, 20172 min read

Training and Certification in Sclerotherapy

Widely used in modern times, sclerotherapy is a popular and effective therapeutic and cosmetic way to eliminate problem spider veins,...

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Prof (Dr) Vipin K Dabas, Academic Director

Jun 8, 20172 min read

ADVERSE REACTIONS AND VACCINATION

Vaccine stimulates a person’s immune system to generate immunity to a specific disease and protects the individual from a particular...

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Phlebotomy and Patient Fainting- Be Prepared

Prof Usha Dabas, Director

May 9, 20172 min read

Phlebotomy and Patient Fainting- Be Prepared

It is not very uncommon for some of the patients to pass out during or immediately after the blood collection. During a regular blood...

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