Dose of PharmLife

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18 - 24 November) is a global campaign that aims to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance worldwide and encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to slow the development and spread of drug-resistant infections  #UnitedToPreserveAntimicrobials #doseofpharmlife Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcas...

Diabetes is increasingly affecting younger people these days though it was considered previously as the "old man's disease"   But there are certain lifestyle changes that can be put in place to help manage the condition Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast  Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.com  OR   dm/pm  Facebook - @Esinam...

HIV continues to be a major global public health issue, having claimed almost 33 million lives so far. However, with increasing access to effective HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care, including for opportunistic infections, HIV infection has become a manageable chronic health condition, enabling people living with HIV to lead long and healthy lives. - World Health Organization (WHO) Eve...

A happy new month to you!♥️ To quickstart the month of November, this episode will highlight a few myths concerning the condition HIV/AIDS.  This episode seeks to debunk these myths and of course state the facts! E very Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.com OR dm/pm Facebook - @Esinam Ama Abusah Twitter - @AmaEsinam Instagam...

I know I am not the only one who has these thoughts about the coronavirus especially now that it seems everyone or rather most people have forgotten about the virus Dears, the virus is still out there so stay safe! Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast  Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.com  OR   dm/pm  Facebook - @Esinam Ama Abusah &nb...

Halitosis aka bad breath can get embarrassing. But hey don't fret. In this episode we talk about simple home remedies and lifestyle changes that help fight off the bad odor. Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast  Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.com  OR   dm/pm  Facebook - @Esinam Ama Abusah  Twitter - @AmaEsinam  Instagam -...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer that occurs in women. The month of October is for raising awareness about the condition. Listen, Learn & Share! And remember to get screened. Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast  Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.com  OR   dm/pm  Facebook - @Esinam Ama Abusah  Twitter - @AmaEsinam &nbsp...

Welcome to the month of October. This is my first podcast in this month so it's only right to say "A happy new month to you!" In today's episode, I debunk certain myths about diabetes.😊 We need to get rid of some of these misconceptions! Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.com OR dm/pm Facebook - @Esinam Ama Abusah  Twi...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) including heart disease and stroke is the world's leading cause of death claiming 17.9 million lives each year . September 29 is #WorldHeartDay , created to highlight the necessary steps and actions individuals can take to prevent and control (CVD) Let's all help create the awareness by sharing this podcast episode  And remember to use the hashtags #WorldHeartDay...

Let's talk about pharmacy...! Of course! Because it's #WorldPharmacistsDay. Well, not exactly... World Pharmacists Day is September 25 and since Dose of PharmLife is released only on Tuesdays, we'll have our own World Pharmacists Day celebration here! Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast  Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.com  OR   dm/pm &n...

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer that affects men . In this episode, I talk about what prostate cancer is as September is also " Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.com OR  dm/pm Facebook - @Esinam Ama Abusah Twitter - @AmaEsinam Instagam - @lynn_ama

September is PCOS awareness month and this particular episode seeks to promote PCOS education and also raise awareness about the condition PCOS is the acronym for the rather long name -  Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome  Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast  Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.com  OR   dm/pm  Facebook - @Esinam Ama...

A HAPPY NEW MONTH TO YOU! In light of a new month, I'm beginning a series  titled "Health misconceptions" where I debunk myths, state facts and explain some health terms I would like to know of any myths you've heard. Please do share And once again, a blessed new month to you! Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast  Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.co...

Most people are of the notion that all side effects are bad. Others also would not want to purchase a medication because it has certain "side effects". Side effects though may be a nuisance can be dealt with once you consult your healthcare professional. Should we rule out our medications completely all because of their side effects? In this episode I try to provide answers to these questions. Eve...

A lot of people believe or say that iron supplements cause them to gain weight and so they intentionally take them to gain some weight. But is this the case. How different are appetite stimulants from iron supplements? Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.com OR  dm/pm Facebook - @Esinam Ama Abusah Twitter - @AmaEsinam Instaga...

Self-medication is increasingly becoming an issue especially now that there is easy accessibility to medicines. Do you self-medicate? Have you self-medicated before. Let's get interactive! Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast Send in your comments, questions and suggestions to doseofpharmlife@gmail.com OR   dm/pm  Facebook - @Esinam Ama Abusah Twitter - @AmaEsinam Instagam - @lynn_...

July 28 marks World Hapatitits Day. So this particular episode focuses on promoting awareness about the condition. Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.com OR  dm/pm Facebook - @Esinam Ama Abusah Twitter - @AmaEsinam Instagam - @lynn_ama. Read Prince George's blog post at https://pjnala.wordpress.com. Prince's social media han...

There are about three main forms of drug interactions. Drug interactions either cause an increase in action of a drug or decreases it effects or even result in its harmful effects. In this episode, I try to explain what drug interactions are to the best of my ability. Do listen to the end♥️. Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmai...

There is so much information that can be found on medication labels/patient information leaflets. In this episode, I highlight some of the information that can be found on these labels and also the interpretation. Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.com OR  dm/pm Facebook - @Esinam Ama Abusah Twitter - @AmaEsinam Instagam - @...

This is a piece by Prince George Acquah Jnr. A piece about faith and hope! Click here to read this one and others⬇️ and thank me later😉 https://pjnala.wordpress.com/2020/07/01/the-story-of-my-cat-and-how-it-renewed-my-faith/ Social media handles: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PJ_Nala IG: https://instagram.com/_pjnala FB: https://www.facebook.com/prince.acquah.18

As promised in one of the previous episodes, I bring to you food poisoning at its finest!. This is also the last episode on the gastrointestinal disorders series. I hope that you enjoyed this series. I'd love to get your feedback and suggestions on future episode! Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.com. OR dm/pm Facebook - @...

June 19 each year is officially designated as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. And the reason for this is to basically increase public knowledge and understanding of the disease and its associated challenges. Stick with me, listen to the end of this episode for more. Don't forget to share Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcast Send suggestions and comments to: doseofpharmlife@gmail.c...

“You don’t always need a plan.  Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens.” – Mandy Hale Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcastSend suggestions and comments to:doseofpharmlife@gmail.comOR dm/pmFacebook -...

Happy New Month Loves! We continue with the series on gastrointestinal disorders and look at diarrhea. It may be an "eeeeeuuuwwww....topic" but there is the need to talk about it. Let's learn together! Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the...

In this episode, I talk about constipation (everything I can talk about within a short time...lol)Every Tuesday I release a new episode of the podcastSend questions, suggestions, and comments to:doseofpharmlife@gmail.comORdm/pmFacebook - @Esinam Ama...