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Effects of lead on reproductive functions

Oladapo Ashiru Professor of Anatomy/Consultant Reproductive Endocrinologist dapo.ashiru@medicalartcenter.com 0700 MARTCENTER Recently, Sheryl Vanderpool of the World Health Organisation circulated a...

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Women, you need to know more about thyroid disorder

Thyroid disorder is a medical condition that affects the function of the thyroid gland. It is rated the second most common endocrine disease after diabetes. Research has also shown that it is more...

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Time-restricted eating can lower weight, blood pressure

Tare Youdeowei Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA, have shown that fasting for 16 hours of the day and eating any kind of food between 10 am and 6 pm are an effective weight...

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WHO announces cure for excessive bleeding after childbirth

Dayo Ojerinde The World Health Organisation in collaboration with Ferring and MSD for Mothers, has announced that  heat-stable carbetocin is as effective as oxytocin in preventing excessive bleeding...

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Soyinka, others rise against drug abuse

 Dayo Ojerinde Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has described drug abuse and trafficking as two major concerns that have acquired critical dimensions in modern society all over the world. Soyinka...

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Experts seek solution to rising cases of mental illness

 Dayo Ojerinde A consultant psychiatrist at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Kehinde Shodimu, has stressed that there is a scientific explanation for mental illness as against the belief in...

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Effects of lead on reproductive functions (2)

Oladapo Ashiru Lead service pipes, lead in food, and lead paint have played different roles at different times. Lead service pipes were a major source of exposure in the early 20th century. The...

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Pharmacies sign agreement to promote life expectancy

Dayo Ojerinde St. Racheal’s Pharma has partnered HealthPlus Limited to sign an agreement on improved life expectancy in Nigeria and other African countries. This is by providing access to top quality...

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Management of Appendicitis

Rotimi Adesanya Patients commonly presented to the hospital with a history of abdominal pain, vomiting and fever  commonly attribute this symptoms to Appendicitis .A particular case involves a man who...

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Air pollution contributes significantly to diabetes – Study

Dayo Ojerinde A new research has linked outdoor air pollution to an increased risk of diabetes. According to a study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs...

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Ambode unveils first mobile mammogram in Nigeria

Eric Dumo Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has unveiled the first digital mobile mammogram coach in Nigeria. At the event, Ambode advised women to take advantage of the new...

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Male factor infertility challenge (2)

 Dr. abayomi ajayi 01-4667360, 07026277855 info@nordicalagos.org Last week, we examined the common signs and symptoms as well as the possible causes of male factor infertility. This week, we shall...

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Private sector collaboration critical for viable public healthcare —ARC Nigeria

Experts have expressed concerns about what they described as Nigeria’s huge supply chain and logistics challenges, offering opportunities for massive impact. To change the paradigm, Africa Resource...

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43 PHCs’ to benefit from Lagos new health initiative

Dayo Ojerinde About 43 Primary Health Centres and 23 service providers have been chosen to benefit from the pilot phase of the access to finance and medical equipment leasing scheme of the Lagos State...

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How ‘friendly’ bacteria keep the teeth healthy – Study

Dayo Ojerinde A new research has added a crucial piece to the puzzle of how ‘friendly’ bacteria work with the immune system to keep the body healthy. According to Medicalnewstoday.com, the link between...

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Male infertility: An ignored possibility

Oladapo Ashiru Infertility is the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of unprotected intercourse. But, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and recently at a WHO expert...

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Carbide-ripened fruits can kill, NAFDAC warns

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned Nigerians to avoid consuming fruits ripened with carbide. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji...

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DoctorNow wins PharmAccess Innovative Healthcare Service Provider award

Innovative healthcare social media technology application, DoctorNow, has won the PharmAccess Innovative Healthcare Service Provider of the Year award. The award is one of the categories in the...

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Male infertility: An ignored possibility (2)

Oladapo Ashiru Sperm testing is not without its attending issues. For example, sperm count that is below average can result from testing a sperm sample that was taken too soon after the last...

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World Bank earmarks $4m for Kwara health sector

Success Nwogu, Ilorin The World Bank has earmarked the sum of $4m to strengthen health care service delivery in Kwara State. The Head of World Bank’s Health in Africa Initiative, Prof. Khama Rogo,...

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