Transdermal Contraceptive Patch Kenya A contraceptive patch, also known as “the patch”, is a transdermal patch applied to the skin that releases synthetic estrogen and progestin hormones to prevent pregnancy. Transdermal Contraceptive Patch Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of this patch is similar to that of oral contraceptives (OCs), which act by suppressing …
Medical Specialties
When a couple has been unsuccessful at achieving pregnancy after one year(for women under 35years) or 6 months(for women above 35years), both partners need to go through a comprehensive physical and medical assessment. At the first infertility appointment, the doctor will ask lots of relevant questions ,below are some of the questions asked by fertility …
Pathologists are doctors who study the cause and development of disease or Death. Anatomical pathology: (anatomic pathology) is a medical specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis of disease based on the gross, microscopic, chemical, immunologic and molecular examination of organs, tissues, and whole bodies (as in a general examination or an autopsy) Cytopathology: is …
Optometry Kenya: It is a type of healthcare profession that is deals with the eyes and visual related issues in human beings. Doctors who are in the optometry field they are called optometrists. The optometrist they are trained to they to prescribe medicine that are used to treat eye disease, fit lenses which will help …
Urology also known as genitourinary surgery, is the branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs. A urologist is a doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of the function and disorders of the urinary system. What is the difference …
Clinical Pharmacists Kenya Clinical pharmacy is the branch of pharmacy in which pharmacists provide patient care that optimizes the use of medication and promotes health, wellness, and disease prevention. Clinical pharmacists care for patients in all health care settings but the clinical pharmacy movement initially began inside hospitals and clinics. Clinical pharmacists have extensive education …
Psychiatrists in Kenya Psychiatrists in Kenya have a major role in restoring and managing the mental health of Kenyan citizens. The psychiatrist can either specialize in child psychology, consultants, child psychology, substance abuse and addiction. In Kenya the psychiatrists can either be found in the private sector or public sector. Most psychiatrists are in the …
List of Kenyan Nutritionists A nutritionist is a person who advises on matters of food and the nutrition impacts on health. The following is a list of Kenyan nutritionist.You may like to read on diet pills in Kenya • Charity Nyange Currently working at ADS Pwani in Mombasa PO Box 80072-80100, Mombasa Tel: 0202101206 …
A nephrologist is a medical doctor who specializes in kidney care and treating diseases of the kidneys. The term nephrologist comes from the Greek word “nephros”, which means kidney or renal and “ologist” refers to someone who studies. Nephrologists are also called kidney doctors.Dialysis is carried out by Nephrologists or Dialysis Nurses What is the …