I encourage all colleagues to support local medical effort geared towards curbing the menace of breast cancer. 3-5 years before ductal carcinoma in situ is significantly grown enough to be clinically palpable,screening mammography helps to diagnose it in most cases, and it is only at this stage that treatment options may guarantee a cure. It …
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. It is also a major cause of disability. There are many things that can raise your risk for heart disease. They are called risk factors. Some of them you cannot control, but there are many that you can control. Learning about them can lower your risk of …
DO use a condom every time you have sex. DO put on a condom before having sex. DO read the package and check the expiration date. DO make sure there are no tears or defects. DO store condoms in a cool, dry place. DO use latex or polyurethane condoms. DO use water-based or silicone-based lubricant to prevent breakage. DON’T store condoms in your …
In many countries, tackling the COVID-19 pandemic has taken cues from other disease approaches, such as lessons from protecting communities against Ebola. But in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, health workers have found inspiration from guarding against the coronavirus. They have exploited the rigorous surveillance standard set by the COVID-19 response to keep from losing sight of …
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has said a locally developed vaccine for Covid-19 has been given regulatory approval after less than two months of testing on humans. Mr Putin said the vaccine had passed all the required checks, adding that his daughter had already been given it. Officials have said they have plans to start mass …
Libido, or sex drive, naturally varies between individuals. Having a low sex drive is not necessarily a problem, but if a person wishes to boost their libido, they can try a range of effective natural methods. Anxiety, relationship difficulties, health concerns, and age can all affect libido. While a low libido is not usually problematic, …
Childhood mortality is the death is the death of children during the perinatal, early or late neonatal period, and up to 18 years of age. It is a major health issue in Nigeria and a source of worry to public health practitioners in the country. How Huge Is The Problem According to the Nigerian Demographic …
ESABUNOR & ANOR v. FAWEYA & ORS (2019) LPELR-46961 (SC) In the Supreme Court of Nigeria ON THURSDAY, 8TH MARCH, 2019 Suit No: SC.97/2009 Before Their Lordships: OLABODE RHODES-VIVOUR, JSCOLUKAYODE ARIWOOLA, JSCJOHN INYANG OKORO, JSCCHIMA CENTUS NWEZE, JSCAMINA ADAMU AUGIE, JSCBetween 1. TEGA ESABUNOR (Suing by his next friend Mrs. Rita Esabunor) – Appellant(s) 2. MRS. RITA ESABUNOR …
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Many innocent children have lost their lives because of the decisions of their parents hinged on religious beliefs The Supreme Court(Nigeria) in TEGA ESABUNOR & ANOR. VS. DR. TUNDE FAWEYA & 4 ORS (2019) 7 N. W. L. R, PART. 1671, P. 316 @ PP. 340, PARAS. C-G, 344, PARA. C, 347, PARAS. D-E laid …
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What Is Sickle Cell Disease Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders in which the body produces abnormally-shaped red blood cells that look like crescent moons or sickles. Sickle cells have a shorter-than-normal life span; their premature destruction results in shortage of red cells, known as anemia. Signs of Anemia Signs of …
