COLLINS UGONNA . U .

Nurse Practitioner

RN, RM, RPHN, BNSC.💊💊🩺🩺

UNIQUE & CLASSICAL
My style is what “I like” not what “Others like”
I never lose. Either I win or I learn

[SAGE MEDICAL⚕️ @Sage_medics]

As a pediatrician,

Spot the developmental anomaly presents with this newborn?

Any possible operative/reconstructive surgery for intervention????

[CardiovascularCorner @TrackYourHeart]

In STEMI patients receiving fibrinolysis, the clopidogrel loading dose for patients ≤75 years is:
A. 75 mg
B. 150 mg
C. 300 mg
D. 600 mg

[Pharm. Greatman @OGreat6]

LOW BLOOD PRESSURE & WHEN SHOULD YOU WORRY?

Not everyone with low blood pressure has a problem.

But when your blood pressure drops too low, your brain and other organs may suffer.

Learn what you should know and do on this post

[Pharm. Greatman @OGreat6]

Dear men,

Having s3x with a lady who has a vaginal yeast infection does NOT automatically mean you will get an infection.

But there are a few important things you should know…

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[Pharm. Unique @celebritypharm]

Let me share with you, 7 possible causes of drooling in your sleep.

In addition to that, a few risk factors will also be shared to enable you stay proactive.

Check below

[Dr. Muhammad Moor @MoarSahitoPTI]

Why is Calcium gluconate administered in hyperkalemia.? 🤔

[Medicalworld Nigeria @MedicalworldNig]

Since the 1980s, HIV/AIDS has claimed millions of lives. Today, there is new hope.

@WHO’s new guidelines recommending twice yearly injectable lenacapavir for HIV prevention mark a powerful step forward for science, and for solidarity.

Breakthroughs only matter when they reach the people who need them most, and when they change lives.

As we mark #WorldHealthDay tomorrow, we stand Together for Health. #StandWithScience 🤍

[KEPUKEPU TV 📺 @kepukepunews]

ONUIMO UMUOPARA road to Abia tower

@alexottiofr

[Pharm. Greatman @OGreat6]

WAIST PAIN MANAGEMENT

Are you experiencing waist pain? 🤕

Let's dive into the possible causes, complications, and how to manage it with a blend of medical and natural methods

Possible causes of Waist pain
📌 Overuse or sudden movements can strain the muscles and ligaments in your back.

📌 Discs that cushion your vertebrae can rupture or bulge, pressing on nerves.

📌 Osteoarthritis can affect the lower back, leading to pain and stiffness.

Continue in my comments below 👇🏾

[UniquePharmacist @PharmFavourC]

“I CAN’T EAT WITHOUT A BOTTLE OF SOFT DRINK.”

Many people say this after every meal. Rice and a cold soda. Bread and a chilled drink. It has become a habit for many households.

But here’s something that many peopl take for granted
SOFT DRINKS ARE NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR WATER.

[Dr Sushant Sharma MD @1DrSushant]

"HbA1c conundrum" the growing recognition that the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test, long considered the "gold standard" for managing blood sugar, does not always tell the whole story and can produce misleading results in millions of people @tez_choudhary11 @drkeithsiau

[Dr. BP | Metabolism 2.0 @DrBPHealth]

Your doctor says your cholesterol is too high.

But did they check your inflammatory markers?

My guess is "no" they didn't.

But they really should if they want to address the true cause.

Simply put, high cholesterol isn't the problem—it's your body's adaptive response to chronic inflammation.

The cholesterol is there to help repair the damaged inner linings of you blood vessels.

Fix the inflammation first.

The cholesterol levels naturally normalize in 98%+ of cases.

If you want to learn more, I share more details in this article: https://t.co/M1zqUwsKZz

[Mind Muscle Project @mindmusclepro]

Lipids simplified!

🧱 Cholesterol – is the material needed for building cell walls, making hormones etc

🛻 Lipoproteins - are basically Trucks transporting Cholesterol along with other things through blood. Depending on size they are of many types.

⛽ Triglycerides – are portable Fuel containers that trucks are carrying along.

🚛 HDL – They are the Recycling Trucks the patrol the roads collecting leftover cholesterol bricks from tissues & arteries, & bringing it back to the liver’s recycling center. HDL- C in your reports is the total leftover bricks in circulation currently.

🚚 LDL – They are the Delivery Trucks that deliver cholesterol bricks from the liver warehouse to construction sites (cells) around the body. LDL- C in your reports is the total unused bricks in circulation currently.

🚨 Lp(a) - Some of these LDL delivery trucks have an extra problem. They are wheel that are extra sticky.

🚛📦 VLDL – They are the Fat Cargo Trucks that mainly transports big boxes of triglycerides (fat) from the liver to storage sites.

🪪♦️ApoB (Apolipoprotein B) - All the main delivery trucks (LDL, Lpa, VLDL..) have a common license plate called ApoB. Counting them gives an idea of the no of trucks on road currently. More means too many cholesterol bricks & extra fuel (Tg) are being transported

🪪🔹ApoA1 (Apolipoprotein A1) - The recycling trucks have a different license plate called ApoA1. If more of these license plates are in action means more cleanup is done.
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What to Target?

▶️ Total Cholesterol:

This number is important, but the break up is more important (usually high means more LDL, VLDL… hence a problem)

- Total Cholesterol of around 200 with the right breakup is ideal 🟢

- Too Low & Too High is not ideal 🔴

▶️ HDL-C:

More cleaned up bricks is always better

- For men > 40 mg/dL 🟢
- For women > 50 mg/dL 🟢

▶️ Triglyceride:

Lot of portable Fuel being transported means excess energy/calories in the system.

- Ideal: < 100 mg/dL 🟢
- High Risk: > 150 mg/dL 🔴

▶️ VLDL:

More of portable fuel trucks is indirectly saying more portable fuel is produced.

Hence It is not directly measured, but estimated as 20% of triglycerides

- VLDL < 20 mg/dL 🟢

▶️ LDL-C

More unused bricks in circulation is a concern as more delivery trucks can cause a traffic jam (plaque)

- Ideal: < 130 mg/dL 🟢
- High Risk: > 160 mg/dL 🔴

▶️ Lp(a):

The more unused bricks in circulation especially inside those trucks with sticky tired is a big cause of concern. But it’s not under your control.

- Optimal: < 20 🟢
- SubOptimal: 20- 50🟡
- High risk: 50- 100🟠
- Very high risk > 100🔴

▶️ ApoB:

You want less of trucks with these license plate on the road. They are either carrying unused bricks or extra portable fuel, either way not good.

- Optimal: < 80 mg/dL (high risk patients)
: < 90 mg/dL (general population) 🟢
- High: > 120 mg/dL 🔴

▶️ ApoA1:

You want more of cleanup trucks with these license plate on the road.

- Optimal: < 0.6 🟢
- Acceptable: < 0.8 🟡
- High risk: > 0.9 (men), > 0.8 (women) 🔴

▶️ ApoB / ApoA1 Ratio:

This ratio reflects the balance between Delivery trucks & Clean up trucks. More clean up trucks is always better

- Optimal: < 0.6 🟢
- Acceptable: < 0.8 🟡
- High risk: > 0.9 (men), > 0.8 (women) 🔴

▶️ Triglycerides / HDL Ratio:

This ratio reflects the balance between large Cargo trucks specifically & Clean up trucks. Again more clean up trucks & less portable fuel on the road is always better

- Excellent: < 1 🟢
- Good: < 2 🟡
- At risk: > 2 🟠
- High risk: > 4 🔴

[UniquePharmacist @PharmFavourC]

DOCTOR, MY CHILD EATS WELL, BUT KEEPS GETTING THIN.”

That was a worried mother’s complaint at the clinic. Her little boy looked pale, tired, and always complained of stomach pain. After a simple test, the cause was clear, intestinal worms.

[Pharm. Unique @celebritypharm]

A young man once walked up to me and said he had just been placed on Amitriptyline and wanted guidance to make sure he was using it safely.

We talked and cleared up the things he needed to know.

But after that conversation, a thought crossed my mind:

There are many people taking this small tablet who may never stop to ask these questions.

So let us talk about a few important things you should know if you are on Amitriptyline.

Come with me 👇

[UniquePharmacist @PharmFavourC]

SLEEPLESSNESS: Why Are You Still Awake at 2AM?
You’re tired…
Your body is weak…
But your eyes refuse to close.

That’s not just “village people.” It may be sleeplessness, also known as Insomnia.

[OurFaveOnlineDoc 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 @OurFavOnlineDoc]

There is an injection called LENACAPAVIR.

You only take the injection once every 6months, which is twice a year. It gives you protection against HIV.

This amazing injection is now available in Nigeria for only 58,000 naira.

THIS DOES NOT REPLACE ABSTINENCE OR SAFE PRACTICES. (because even if you don’t get HIV, you can get more deadlier diseases like hepatitis B from unsafe practices).

But either way,
This injection is really good news.
Please share and help someone to see this.

[National Orientation Agency, Nigeria @NOA_Nigeria]

NDIC Begins Payments to Customers of Defunct Banks

Is your money trapped in one of the Nigerian banks or deposit-taking institutions that have since collapsed? This may be good news for you! The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced reimbursement of depositors affected by the collapse of indigenous deposit-taking institutions, reaffirming its role in protecting bank customers and strengthening confidence in the country’s financial system.

The Corporation has begun paying insured deposits to customers of banks that lost their operating licences, including Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc, following intervention by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The move marks a key step in the liquidation process, with the Corporation urging eligible depositors to provide their documentation for verification of claims.

Also tied to ongoing bank resolutions, the NDIC recently declared a second tranche of liquidation dividends amounting to ₦24.3 billion for depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank whose balances exceeded the statutory insured limit. Payments are being processed through depositors’ BVN-linked accounts, underscoring efforts to streamline reimbursement.

The NDIC’s intervention follows the CBN’s revocation of licences for troubled banks and reflects broader efforts by financial authorities to ensure depositor protection under Nigerian banking laws.

@FMINONigeria @NDICNigeria

[Pharm. Unique @celebritypharm]

LASSA FEVER OUBREAK: LEARN HOW TO STAY SAFE

Lassa fever can be very serious, especially when the signs are not spotted early. But this does not mean we have to wait until someone is infected to act.

This post is for everyone who is healthy today, for families who want to stay safe, and for communities that want to protect each other; health workers inclusive

The outbreak is already k!lling people and we have to protect ourselves.

Understanding how Lassa fever spreads and what to look out for can help you prevent it before it becomes a problem.

Let’s learn briefly about Lassa fever