Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders in which hemoglobin is structurally abnormal, resulting in the episodic formation of sickle-shaped red blood c… [+35637 chars]
In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts say that the bodys resistance to germs may be weakened as it struggles to maintain its temperature balance and changing weather can place a strain on the immu… [+6723 chars]
Introduction Enteral feeding via gastrostomy is a long-term nutritional support that is an essential part of the medical care of pediatric patients with feeding problems owing to swallowing difficul… [+18981 chars]
Although swallowing an oral drug may seem economical and easy, oral administration is actually extremely complex for the human body to absorb an active pharmaceutical ingredient. This is because the… [+2685 chars]
Introduction Cancer is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide with an estimated 19.3 million new cases and 10 million deaths from cancer in 2020.1 It is even projected to have 28.4 … [+41728 chars]
[MEXICO CITY] The world is losing the battle against AIDS due to ongoing discrimination around preventative medicines, testing and treatments, an international conference has been warned. While ther… [+4316 chars]
The recent report by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria detailing the questionable manner in which its $19.6m COVID-19 procurement grant to Nigeria was utilised has raised some q… [+5106 chars]
As part of their quest and efforts to eliminate malaria, the malaria control unit has embarked on a campaign of house spraying and distributing bed nets and in the Upper River Region (URR). Omar Jal… [+3498 chars]
Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders in which hemoglobin is structurally abnormal, resulting in the episodic formation of sickle-shaped red blood c… [+35637 chars]
The New England Journal of Medicine says in China, 35 people in two provinces have fallen ill with a newly detected virus that is transmitted from animals to humans. A team of scientists from China,… [+1045 chars]
Cannabis has been found in a new study to reduce the severity of COVID-19 for hospitalized patients. AFP via Getty Images A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research found that cannab… [+5860 chars]
<ul><li>A new study found a correlation between low vitamin D levels and inflammation.</li><li>Researchers found that correction of vitamin D deficiency in affected individuals could reduce inflammat… [+5255 chars]