When 52-year-old Mrs. Bisi began to feel breathless after climbing just a few steps, she thought it was stress or the harmattan dust.The breathlessness did not go away. It grew worse: first while walking to the bus stop, then even during simple chores. A nagging cough and wheezing soon followed. Read more…
A lot of people have properly heard the word diabetes and most often people have the idea that diabetes is only a condition that results from consumption of lots of sugar. That idea is not far fetched from what diabetes really represents. Diabetes mellitus(DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by Read more…
“I see you, and I know what this feels like.” I once watched a colleague move through her day with effortless precision: her stethoscope swinging lightly, her tone measured, her face calm. She greeted each patient with empathy, her notes immaculate, her mind sharp. From the outside, she was the Read more…
A Q3 book review by: Elizabeth Johnson (Medical Student)Dr. Busayo D. OyedemiDr. Opeyemi Odetunde Edited by: Dr. Opeyemi Odetunde Introduction Effectiveness in life does not come from shortcuts or quick fixes, -it comes from building strong internal habits. These daily practices, simple as they may seem, are rooted in deep Read more…
Globally, 15 million stroke cases occur annually, with two-thirds in developing countries, and incidence and prevalence are rising. In Africa, the annual incidence is about 316 per 100,000, with a prevalence of 1,460 per 100,000, and stroke is a leading cause of death, with hypertension being the most significant risk Read more…
Imagine waking up one morning and realizing your bones have been silently weakening not because you grew old but from years of quiet neglect and ignorance . There is a disease that rears it’s ugly head without warning , and can only be detected once a fracture occurs. Every year Read more…
Handwashing is one of the easiest, cheapest, and most effective ways to stay healthy. It helps prevent common illnesses such as diarrhea, respiratory infections, colds, flu, and even COVID-19. For children, regular handwashing keeps them strong and reduces school absenteeism due to sickness, while promoting a healthier and more productive Read more…
The Need for Psychological First Aid in Catastrophes and Emergencies: A Call to All Medical Personnel I remember the first time I saw a patient pass away on the ward. The team had done everything possible, yet the patient still died. As soon as we declared the death, we had Read more…
As light is to the world, so are the eyes to the body, for just as light shines to brighten up the earth, without the eyes our bodies are dark. After life itself, the next important thing to enable man carry out his activities is the ability to see, with Read more…
“Where Did I Put My Glasses? Oh, On My Head.”We’ve all had those little lapses such as losing track of keys, mixing up names, or forgetting why we walked into a room. While these moments are perfectly normal, they also highlight how vital memory is in our daily lives. For Read more…