The Widal Test is a blood test commonly used (particularly in Nigeria) to determine if a person has typhoid fever. It checks for antibodies that fight Salmonella typhi, the bacterium that causes typhoid fever. Before you do a widal test,…
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Typhoid fever is a common bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi (S. typhi). It is transmitted through contaminated food and drinks, and after ingestion, it usually takes about 10 to 14 days for signs and symptoms of the infection to…
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If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, or you’re curious about what it is. Don’t worry, you’re not alone.
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is an autoimmune disorder that typically presents early in life and is characterised by high blood sugar.
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Diabetes mellitus is a very common chronic disease that affects hundreds of millions of people globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 830 million people are living with diabetes worldwide. In a 2013 global study by the International…
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (also known as Benign prostatic enlargement) is a common medical condition in men, especially older men.
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PIles, hemorrhoids, or jedi can be caused by sitting on the toilet for too long, constipation, anal sex, pregnancy, and obesity.
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In Nigeria, epilepsy used to be shrouded in mystery and shame, but not anymore.
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A seizure is an outward manifestation of an abnormality in the brain. Seizures happen when there is abnormal and excessive electrical activity in the brain. Let’s break this down: The brain has many cells known as neurons. These neurons are…
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