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Stalking the Silent Killer; World Hypertension Day
One in three adults across the world have the disease, but almost half are unaware. Of those that are aware,…
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THE PLACEBO EFFECT
A placebo or dummy pill, according to Merriam Webster dictionary, is a pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental…
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CLINICAL SCIENCES AT THE INTERFACULTY GAMES
As always, the recently concluded Interfaculty games had Clinical Sciences participate and UIMSAites and other Clinical students took the opportunity…
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MUNCHAUSEN SYNDROME BY PROXY: GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a victim of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, was released from prison on December 28, 2023, for the…
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Understanding the Uncommon: Rare Diseases
There is no single, widely accepted definition for rare diseases. Some definitions are solely based on the number of people…
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Ransoms: Fuelling or Quelling?
In 2014, “Bring back our girls” echoed through Nigeria, a plea for the release of the Chibok schoolgirls held by…
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The Gift of Life: One Pint At A Time
As we wrap up National Blood Donor Month, let us take a moment to appreciate all our heroes without capes…
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
According to WHO, cancer, a non-communicable disease, is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for over 10 million deaths…
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THE REALITY OF AGEING AND GERIATRIC CARE IN THE GROWING NIGERIAN POPULACE
A wise philosopher once mused, “Ageing is not about getting old, it’s about living a full and vibrant life.” Ageing…
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Safe & Sound: A Note on STDs
An STD or STI (sexually transmitted disease/infection) is an infection that is caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites transmitted during…
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