JAUNDICE IN THE NEWBORN Dr. V.I. Joel-Medewase (Consultant Neonatologist) INTRODUCTION In Nigeria, neonatal morbidity and mortality due to jaundice remains unacceptably high despite increase in knowledge of the causes of jaundice. Increase in knowledge of preventive measures in tertiary centres have no positive impact in the communities, primary and secondary health facilities where majority of …
ASTHMA EDUCATION EMPOWERS Asthma is the inflammation and narrowing of the airways that is reversible when the right medications are used and triggering or irritating factors are avoided. The frequency of occurrence of asthmatic attacks can be reduced if the triggers can be avoided. Knowing and understanding your asthma symptoms and triggers will empower you to fight …
SYSTEMATIC HYPERTENSION Systemic hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition characterized by consistently elevated blood pressure levels. It occurs when the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is too high, putting strain on the heart and blood vessels. INTRODUCTION The burden of hypertension is a global health issue, …
DIABETES MELLITUS Dr. ARINOLA ESAN FMCP, FWACP, FACE (CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN & ENDOCRINOLOGIST) UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL IBADAN DIABETES MELLITUS: A Ravaging Multi-organ Disease …
PALPITATIONS Dr. Iroko Anita (Medical Officer) Palpitations is one of the most common complaints that prompt people to go to the hospital for check up on their heart What are palpitations? It is the feeling of having a fast heart beat, rapid fluttering in the chest, skipping beats, pounding of the heart or awareness of your own heartbeat. Common Causes: …
