Pre-travel health screening is a medical examination that is performed when an individual is about to leave for a trip. While this is only an additional precaution for most, there are some cases wherein it is a requirement. Becoming ill while posted overseas or on a...
A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach, small intestine or oesophagus. They’re usually formed as a result of inflammation caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, as well as from erosion from stomach acids. Peptic ulcers are said to be fairly...
Dr Ola Brown spoke at the West African College of Surgeons Conference that held in Gambia, February this year on the importance of collaboration in Healthcare across West Africa. This is what Flying Doctors Nigeria, with air ambulance and ETU services based in Lagos,...
Antibiotics are drugs that fight infections caused by bacteria in both humans and animals. They fight these infections either by killing the bacteria or making it difficult for the bacteria to grow and multiply. Often, people tend to treat some viral infections (Most...
There are many parts of the body the lay man is not aware of; one of such is the thyroid gland. It is a gland that secretes the thyroxine hormone and triiodothyronine hormone. Do you know what determines the speed with which the cells in your body work? It is the...
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection caused by microbes. Microbes are organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eyes. They can only be seen with the aid of a microscope. These microbes include bacteria, but some are caused by fungi and in rare...