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While cannabidiol (CBD) products are slowly entering the French market, it is sometimes difficult to know which type of CBD has been used. Most commonly, two types of CBD are used: either full-spectrum CBD or CBD isolate. You may have already seen the full spectrum or  99% CBD on bottles of CBD oil or e-liquid, but without really knowing the difference. Here are some explanations. What is full spectrum CBD? CBD full spectrum ( full spectrum CBD in our English neighbors) means that cannabidiol extract also contains other cannabinoids, CBN, CBC and CBG for example, and sometimes even of THC in legal...

Artificial intelligence has already become a transformational force in many major industries. It has also had a huge impact on the healthcare industry, and will only continue to do so. Healthcare solutions based on AI technology are becoming more and more common each day. Today, it is possible to get faster and more accurate diagnoses because of AI. Doctors can also create individually tailored prescriptions and treatment plans for each patient by harnessing the power of AI. How will this trend continue? What can we expect from AI? This article dives deep into this subject to find out the answers to...

The wearable technology industry has taken the healthcare industry by storm, within just a couple of years after its emergence. It has revolutionized the healthcare by assisting doctors in getting real-time access to electronic records of patients. The advantages of wearable technology are not limited to the doctors alone. Any individual can now monitor his own health, thanks to wearable technology. Therefore, it is no surprise that the global retail revenue derivable from wearable devices is expected to reach $53.2 billion by the end of 2019. Analysts in health sector believe that this widespread popularity of wearable technology and adoption of...

Recent statistics indicate that there are 20.5 million smartphone users in Nigeria – a number that is expected to reach 23.3 million come 2019. App developers worldwide have taken advantage of this trend, designing apps that range from fun and entertaining to useful and practical. Useful and practical apps come in many forms and users can find anything from ‘train your brain’ exercises to learning new languages. Furthermore, health-related apps, such as those helping users stay fit or lose weight, have become a prominent feature in app stores, and it is estimated that there are currently around 260 000...

Although most people believe that they have never used a pulse oximeter, almost all of us have throughout our lives. The small, pocket sized devices that nurses and physicians place on your fingertip at the beginning of every appointment is a pulse oximeter. So what are tiny devices measuring? Pulse oximeters are used to measure blood oxygen saturation levels to ensure there is an adequate amount of oxygen in the blood. Too much or too little oxygen can lead to serious health implications in people of all ages. Pulse oximeters are not only used in medical settings, but also for...

You can now monitor your blood pressure without visiting a hospital. This you can do with digital blood pressure meters like Omron blood pressure monitor range. Omron Blood Pressure Monitor Products are easy and convenient to use. You can now test your blood pressure everyday. The Omron Blood Pressure monitor is recommended for elderly people and will be a great gift for mum, dad, aunt or uncle. However, you have to buy an original and a reliable product. One such product is the NAEDAC registered Omron blood pressure monitors which are available in Nigeria. Omron is a European product. The Omron...