Abdulhakim B T

Medical Doctor||Mental Health Advocate

[Dr. Muhammad Moor @MoarSahitoPTI]

Why are Tamsulosin and Dutasteride often prescribed together for BPH.? 🤔

[Abdull Ibrahim, MD @Yantumakii]

1. When the government of @dikko_radda came on board, Katsina state is grappling with a severe manpower shortage in the health sector. The then outgoing commissioner of health lamented how “despite a booming population of more than 10 million residents, Katsina state has only about a 100 doctors serving the state.” That’s a ratio of about 1 doctor to 100,000 individuals.

2. Not long into office, the governor was made to understand the severe shortage in ALL cadre of healthcare workers in the state. He PROMISED to employ more personnel and equip the health facilities.

3. Adverts for employment into the state civil service came out at least three times, especially for Doctors. However, not up 10 doctors take up appointments. The governor lamented the dismal number of doctors who took up his offer in a subsequent interview he granted to a TV station.

4. The NMA,i.e association of doctors in the state, have been working assiduously to highlight the chronic shortage of doctors and other health professionals in the state; and the impending collapse of the system if action is not taken.

5. Amongst the factors identified for the lack of interest to join the state workforce is the issue of pay. The state is one of the few states where the newly adopted salary scale for medical doctors(Full CONMESS) is not yet implemented. This left a huge gap between what the state is paying doctors and what other states are paying. Logically, the state cannot attract more workforce.

6. Also, due to the reality of low pay, manpower shortages, lack of equipments, and professional development, there is an internal migration of the state workforce to the federal institutions within the state. FTK Katsina, FMC Daura, Federal Fistula Center, Airforce Hospital, etc., are all poaching workers from the state.

7. The NMA has been on the forefront of calling attention of the government to the reality of healthcare in Katsina, however, nothing much is forthcoming.

8. While the state government is busy with other issues, the health care system in the state is heading to a crisis of profound distress.

9. The few remaining healthcare workers in the state are currently working under an environment that is grappling with low productivity courtesy of diminishing motivation, toxic workplace, and a persistent unavoidable loss of lives.

10. We call on the attention of the government to please, as a matter of urgency, look into the issue of healthcare system in the state. Improve worker’s salaries, introduce welfare reforms, strengthen the system, implement Pay Parity btw the state and Federal Institutions, and generally prioritise the people’s lives and wellbeing.

Thank you.

[Medzonetv @Medzonetv]

Medical practice in Nigeria has just entered a new era of dual accountability. 🩺⚖️

The Federal High Court has officially changed how medical negligence and patient grievances are handled in Nigeria. This ruling confirms that doctors now answer to two separate authorities: the MDCN and the FCCPC.

Here is the simple breakdown of what this means for your practice:

1. The court ruled that healthcare is a commercial service. In the eyes of the law, this means that patients are now "Consumers." If they feel the "service" was poor or unfair, they can bypass the MDCN and report the facility or the doctor directly to the FCCPC.

2. The FCCPC can act independently and no longer needs to wait for a "guilty" verdict from the MDCN. They can launch investigations and issue sanctions based on consumer rights laws, even if the clinical outcome was successful.

3. Patient Confidentiality is no longer an absolute shield.The court ruled that it cannot be used to block an FCCPC investigation. If the agency is investigating a complaint in the public interest, they have the legal right to access medical records and files previously considered private.

The bottom line is, this ruling prioritizes "consumer rights" over "professional privilege." While the MDCN monitors your clinical skill, the FCCPC is now monitoring your service delivery. It is a frustrating development that adds a heavy layer of scrutiny to an already struggling healthcare system, but it is now the law of the land.

[drMina @drxmelodyy]

What is the dose of Doxycycline in infections?

A. 50 mg OD
B. 100 mg BD (day 1), then 100 mg OD
C. 500 mg BD
D. 1 g OD

[Noor ❤️ @Fiiidddoooo]

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[Mahdi Shehu @shehu_mahdi]

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SAKO ZUWA GA MUSULMAI.

Wannan zagi da cin mutunci da aka yi mana, anyi shine da gangan domin muyi kone- kone, kashe- kashe ya zama an samu damar yi mana kisan kiyashi, a girke mana sojojin America da Isra'ila Kuma a samu damar ci mana mutunci Kai har ma idan Hali ya samu a kore mu daga Nigeria.

Tashin hankalin da ake so ya biyo bayan wannan cin mutunci zai iya zama sanadiyyar aiwayar da dokar ta baci wadda zata hana gudanar da dukkan zabbubbuka a Arewa. Wanda zaiba mutanen KUDI dama su zaba mana abinda duka ga dama.

Kada mu ba makiyan Arewa, makiyan Addinin musulunci da makiya Nigeria damar cin ma gurin su.

[Mahdi Shehu @shehu_mahdi]

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SAKO ZUWA GA MUSULMAI.

Wannan zagi da cin mutunci da aka yi mana, anyi shine da gangan domin muyi kone- kone, kashe- kashe domin a samu damar yu mana kisan kiyashi, a girke mana dokokin America da Isra'ila Kuma a samu damar ci mana mutunci Kai har ma idan Hali ya samu a kore my daga Nigeria.

Tashin hankalin da ake so ya biyo bayan wannan cin mutunci zai iya sama sanadiyyar aiwayar da dokar ta baci wadda zata hana gudanar da dukkan zabbubbuka a Arewa. Wanda zaiba mutanen KUDI su zan mana abinda duka ga dama.

Kada mu ba makiyan Arewa, makiyan Addinin musulunci da makiya Nigeria damar cin ma gurin su na.

[Dr. Muhammad Moor @MoarSahitoPTI]

Acyclovir 750 mg TID
Meropenem 1 g TID
Vancomycin 1 g BID

What serious clinical condition is this combination most likely used to treat.? 🤔

[nervemed @nervemed]

🚨 Emergency Drugs & Doses

1. Adrenaline
🔹Use: Anaphylaxis
🔹Dose: 0.3–0.5 mg IM
🔹Concentration: 1:1000

2. Atropine
🔹Use: Bradycardia
🔹Dose: 1 mg IV
🔹Repeat: Every 3–5 minutes
🔹Max dose: 3 mg

3. Adenosine
🔹Use: SVT
🔹Initial dose: 6 mg rapid IV
🔹Then: 12 mg if needed

4. Amiodarone
🔹Use: Ventricular Tachycardia
🔹Dose: 150 mg IV
🔹Infusion time: Over 10 minutes

5. Calcium Gluconate
🔹Use: Hyperkalemia
🔹Dose: 10 mL of 10% IV
🔹Infusion time: Over 2–5 minutes

6. tPA
🔹Use: Ischemic Stroke
🔹Dose: 0.9 mg/kg IV
🔹Max dose: 90 mg
🔹Administration: 10% bolus, rest over 60 minutes

7. Insulin
🔹Use: DKA
🔹Dose: 0.1 U/kg/hr IV infusion

8. Labetalol
🔹Use: Hypertensive Emergency
🔹Dose: 20 mg IV bolus
🔹Note: May repeat / escalate

9. Lorazepam
🔹Use: Seizure
🔹Dose: 4 mg IV
🔹Repeat: May repeat once

10. Furosemide
🔹Use: Pulmonary Edema
🔹Dose: 20–40 mg IV

[Medzonetv @Medzonetv]

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[nervemed @nervemed]

💊 Preferred Antihypertensive Drugs in Different Clinical Conditions

🔹Angina → β-blockers, CCB

🔹Asthma → Diuretics, CCB, ACE inhibitors, ARB

🔹Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) → α-blockers

🔹Congestive heart failure (CHF) → ACE inhibitors, Diuretics

🔹Diabetes with hyperlipidemia → ACE inhibitors, ARB, CCB, α-blockers

🔹Elderly with isolated systolic hypertension → Diuretics, CCB

🔹High renin hypertension → ACE inhibitors, ARB, β-blockers

🔹Low renin hypertension → Diuretics, CCB

🔹Post-myocardial infarction (Post-MI) → β-blockers, ACE inhibitors

🔹Pregnancy → Methyldopa, Clonidine, Dihydropyridine CCB

🔹Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) → CCB, α-blockers

🔹Thyrotoxicosis → β-blockers

[Abdulhakim B T @abtddm]

Whenever I remembered his words "Unpatriotic" I felt bad

[Abdull Ibrahim, MD @Yantumakii]

Doctors in Katsina state have been engaging the administration of @dikko_radda on issues of health care in the state, particularly issue of remuneration as doctors are leaving the services of the state government in droves.

What have we gotten from the government? Silence and endless promises.

[Simwal @Simwal]

PRAYER TIMES NIGERIA ( PRAYER TIMES APP) BY SIMWAL JIBRIL

We are proud to announce the launch of Nigeria’s first indigenous prayer app based on the Maliki school of thought — built specifically for Muslims across the country.

Designed with precision and authenticity, this app provides accurate prayer times for all the 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria, calculated according to the Maliki fiqh. Whether you are in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt, or any remote town, you can rely on correct timings tailored to your exact location.

Even without internet access, the app continues to function seamlessly with its offline prayer time calculation feature, ensuring you never miss your salah wherever you are. With smart location detection, it automatically identifies your position and delivers precise prayer times instantly.

Importantly, the Hijri date in the app is not fixed. It is designed to be adjustable to align with the officially declared date following the sighting of the new crescent and the announcement of the Sultan, ensuring conformity with recognized religious authority in Nigeria.

This milestone would not have been possible without the expertise and dedication of Orygin Solutions @oryginOS , who partnered in developing and bringing this vision to life. Their technical excellence and commitment to innovation helped make this app a reality.

This is more than just a prayer time app — it is a locally built solution for Nigerian Muslims, rooted in our jurisprudential tradition and powered by reliable technology.

Download now on iOS and Android using the links below and stay connected to your prayers, anytime, anywhere.
IOS link 👇
https://t.co/9hTrOZPMmr
Android link 👇

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[National Moonsighting Committee Nigeria @moonsightingng]

RAMADAN CRESCENT SIGHTING UPDATE!
Assalamu alaikum,

His Eminence has confirmed the sighting of the Ramadan crescent in Nigeria and has declared that tomorrow, February 18th, will mark the beginning of Ramadan 1447.

[HIGSS_KANO @HigssK]

Allahumma barik...

[Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim, CON @ProfIsaPantami]

My brother!
Two good questions, and before I dive in, let me first apologise to many who have been sending me questions via social media platforms (especially Facebook and X) and have not received a reply. The reason is simple: I have limited time to answer dozens of messages online, since I usually respond to most during my weekly lessons and Tafseer sessions, which I consider more formal and what I can properly manage. I sincerely apologise to all those I have been unable to reply to, in the past, and even in the future.

Now, to your first question: selling your blood: this is impermissible by the consensus of all leading Islamic scholars. The Prophet (PBUH) forbade taking payment for blood (see Sahihul Bukhari, Hadith no. 5962). The hadith refers to money earned by selling blood). For further detail, see the book of Lajnatut Da’imah ( Volume 13, Number 71).

However, donating blood for free, under medical advice and to save a life, is highly commendable, and encouraged for anyone, regardless of his tribe, race, religion or group (see Qur’an, Suratul An’am, Verse 160).

Second question: Selling organs is also prohibited, since your body is a trust from your Creator, Allah. For details, refer to the fatwa of Al-Muntaqa issued by His Eminence, Shaykh Saleh al-Fawzan.

That said, donating an organ to save a life is permissible, but with conditions. The conditions are: it must be an organ on which life does not completely depend on (e.g., a kidney or blood vessel). On the contrary, if it’s vital, like heart, liver or brain, then it is not allowed to donate it, except for someone who has been declared medically dead. (see the Resolution No. 2117 of the Islamic Fiqh Council).

In summary, selling blood or organs is prohibited; giving them away to save a human life is permissible, as long as the donor’s own life does not depend on that organ.

Indeed, Allah is the All-Knowing.

[Abdulhakim B T @abtddm]

I wish to express my profound gratitude to God Almighty, for His grace to see this day. I thank all of you far and near, who have in one way or the other contributed to the success of this ceremony. Jazakumullahu Khayr.

From all of Us,
Mr. & Mrs. ABT

[CardiovascularCorner @TrackYourHeart]

A 45-year-old woman with a painless lip lesion that suddenly grew and bleeds easily.
⚠️ Never cut this at home.
Name the diagnosis?
@NEJM

[Dr Abdul Hameed 🩺 @drabdulhameed07]

Child presents with acute ear pain, fever, and irritability.

What's your Diagnosis & DOC ?

[ILLIASUL IBAD @IlliasulK]

Clinical scenario — think before you scroll 👇

A woman presents with dyspnea and is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism.
Further evaluation shows thrombocytopenia.
Obstetric history reveals one living child and three second-trimester abortions.

❓ What diagnosis comes to your mind when thrombosis, low platelets, and recurrent pregnancy loss coexist?

💬 Comment with your thoughts & repost if this made you pause.

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