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The 2024 Cholera Outbreak—What You Should Know
The 1972 Cholera outbreak—the first recorded in the country’s history—claimed nearly 3,000 lives. Since then, there have been outbreaks nearly…
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WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY: LET THE NEEDLE IN, AND SAVE A LIFE
Blood, the red sticky fluid that exits blood vessels when the skin is punctured? No. Well, I mean yes. But…
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Emergency Series, Episode 1: Fainting
Six months ago, UIMSA Press published an article on the cluelessness of the average Nigerian—even medical students—when faced with medical…
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Navigating Nutrition: How Busy Students Can Prevent Constipation with Smart Dietary Choices
Picture yourself in a crowded lecture hall, desperately trying to absorb the professor’s lecture while battling a persistent discomfort in…
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Staying Safe Amidst the Wet: Athlete’s Foot
Undoubtedly, the most prominent climatic characteristic of the month of June in this part of the world is the humid…
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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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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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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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