Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
The pancreas is a gland about 6 inches long that is shaped like a thin pear lying on its side.…
Lassa Fever
Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness caused by Lassa virus, a member of the arenavirus family of viruses. …
Focused Well-being
Cancer, no matter the kind, is a devastating diagnosis. It can strip the world of its beauty and make you…
Can you trust our healthcare system?
Available indices show how poorly Nigeria is performing when compared with her neighbours: our life expectancy is lower while maternal…
Thrombo embolism – a sudden cause of death
What is thrombo embolisom? Thromboembolism is a medical term used to describe a blood clot (thrombus) that forms in a…
Getting a Diagnosis, What Next? A Survivor’s Perspective.
Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread to another part of the body, most commonly the liver, brain,…
Urology
Urology Awareness Month takes place every September to raise the profile of urology health. Throughout the month, teams of experts…
The Environment and You
All organisms depend on their environments for energy and materials needed to sustain life: clean air, potable water, nutritious food,…
Lymphoma
Lymphoma is cancer that begins in infection-fighting cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes. These cells are in the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone…
Depression in Children
Suicidal thoughts are increasing in young kids, experts say. It began before the pandemic. “We need to open our eyes…”…