Date Fruits: Must Know Health Benefits of Dates
Dates are fruits obtained from date palm trees that are grown in various tropical regions of the world. One of the reasons why dates have become popular in recent times...
Addiction: Is It Genetically Inherited Or Not?
What does it mean to be addicted? Addiction simply means the inability of one to stop using a substance (usually harmful) since the person depends on it to feel okay...
Pregnancy Test: Best Time And All You Need To Know
Pregnancy is the attachment of the fertilized egg to the uterus wall and it is usually accompanied with hormonal changes to create the appropriate environment for the growth of a...
Doctor of Pharmacy Internship Structure For KNUST Students
As with almost every programme of study, the long vacations are usually reserved for students to be attached to various institutions to practicalize their knowledge. The KNUST pharm D syllabus...
Natural Ways To Relieve Common Cold, flu or Catarrh
Is there a difference between common cold, flu and catarrh? Yes. Common cold is a viral upper respiratory tract infection that mainly affects the nose and throat. Following an incubation...
KNUST Doctor of Pharmacy, Entry Requirements and Course Outline
What is Doctor of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy is a professional undergraduate degree that is required by several countries including Ghana, Nigeria, and the USA as a basic requirement for...
Emergency Contraceptives: Frequently Asked Questions Answered
Will emergency contraceptives delay my period? Emergency contraceptives (EC) also known as “morning-after pills” are synthetic hormones in a higher concentration that are expected to help prevent pregnancy. Your regular...
Safety and Security Guide For Setting A Retail Pharmacy in Ghana
The issue of safety and security is very important when it comes to operating a retail pharmacy but may also apply to the other types of pharmacy (wholesale, hospital, manufacturing...
Deworming: How necessary is it and how often should you deworm?
What is deworming? Deworming is the process of using medicines to rid the body of worms. During deworming, the medicines ingested kill the worms or paralyze them and therefore permit...
How To Establish Or Register A New Pharmacy In Ghana
Establishing a pharmacy is not restricted to only pharmacists but anyone at all who meets the requirements prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of Ghana. Before we look at the various...