Across species of organisms, the young ones are almost always little of bundles of beauty that have your heart at first sight. Trust me, you’d be amazed at the genteel innocence a lion cub radiates, before they become hungry, flesh tearing beasts. The exact same goes for the human species. Sometimes, it’s hard to imagine…
DetailsGout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect basically anyone, as opposed to the other forms of arthritis mostly associated with degenerative changes in aging. Classically, gout occurs at the joint of the big toe, with sudden and very severe pain, the kind that might even make one consider immediate amputation…
DetailsThe YF outbreak has been active in Nigeria since September 2017. Cases are reported from 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The largest outbreak so far must be that of Edo state where from 22 September through 31 December 2018, a total of 146 suspected, 42 presumptive positive, and 32 confirmed cases, including 26…
DetailsRegardless of the type of diabetes, the presenting symptoms are always similar. These symptoms include: Increased thirst Frequent urination Extreme hunger Unexplained weight loss Presence of ketones in the urine (ketones are a byproduct of the breakdown of muscle and fat that happens when there’s not enough available insulin) Fatigue Irritability Blurred vision Slow-healing sores…
DetailsPrediabetes means a person’s blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough to cause symptoms of diabetes yet. It also means that the person needs to make healthy changes that can ideally stop the progression to type 2 diabetes. Losing weight and having a healthier diet can often help prevent the disease and…
DetailsThe World Health Organisation, WHO, estimates that 4 million Nigerians are diabetic, and nearly 4 – 11 per cent of the population live with diabetes. A Consultant Endocrinologist and diabetes expert, Dr Afoke Isiavwe, who is the Medical Director of Rainbow Specialist Medical Centre, Lagos, says “Diabetes is not getting the attention it deserves. There…
DetailsOver the past few years, the rate at which Caesarean sections are conducted on potential mothers of new babies has risen. However, this rise is more particular to high income countries where it is now being said that generally too many caesarean sections are being performed, even in circumstances that a C-Section is avoidable. In…
DetailsAllergies are very common, more common than you might think. It’s dust for me. When I was younger, I found out that just sweeping the floor could cause serious problems with my nose and eyes. I would start to sneeze uncontrollably and this coupled with a runny nose, itchy, watery and red eye made every…
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