What comes to mind when you hear about tetanus? A dirty wound right? One of the first brushes the average African child has with preventive medicine is learning how to prevent the deadly, toxin-mediated disease, Tetanus. As children grow and start taking interest in their environment, adventurous exploration of the said environment is inevitable. With […]
Immunization schedule in Nigeria involves administering vaccines to children at different ages so as to prevent communicable diseases. First, we will explain what immunization is and how it works. If you want to go straight to the immunization schedule in Nigeria, then click on the section. What is an immunization? Immunization is usually given to
Want to learn about how to Prepare for a New Baby? You are at the right place. Whether you are planning to make a baby or if you are already pregnant and are looking for ways that you can plan for the inevitable birth of your child, it can be a stressful event in a
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What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease? This is actually a genital infection, a Sexually Transmitted Disease that has gone beyond the vagina spreading further upwards to affect the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes and the ovaries with serious deleterious effects on these organs. It usually arises due to Gonococcal or Chlamydial infection and can run a chronic
There are some facts about pregnancy that you probably did not already know. There are dozens of books based on things that you can expect while being pregnant, but even if you were to read all of them there are still facts about pregnancy that you won’t know about until you actually get pregnant. You
What is self-medication? Self-medication is when you take drugs, herbal medicines or home remedies on your own, or as a result of someone’s advice without consulting a doctor. Using self-medication to treat minor illnesses and wounds can help save healthcare costs. The main problems with self-treatment usually occur when people try and treat serious conditions
In this post, we are going to discuss 4 tips for having a healthy pregnancy. Being pregnant is a life-changing event for not only the mother but for the baby itself. With that being said, it is imperative that every pregnant woman understands the importance of living a healthy and happy lifestyle while they are
What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer which is also referred to as Cancer of the Prostate [ CaP] is a malignant transformation of the cells of the prostate gland into cells with the ability to proliferate uncontrollably, erode into surrounding tissues/organs, and the potential to spread to other parts of the body. It is about
What is the meaning of IVF? The full meaning of IVF is in vitro fertilization which some people like to refer to as ”test tube baby” or ”IVF baby” is a process by which fertilization takes place in the laboratory and the fertilized egg (called an embryo) is then transferred to the womb where it
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