Years ago, I used visit strategy to visit a couple whose baby was on admission at a medical facility in the country. There were times we used to see the baby together. That was the time I got interested in the childhood cancers in general. So recently when I got the opportunity to participate in […]
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Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that poses a significant health threat in many tropical and subtropical regions. With its increasing incidence in Africa and more especially in Ghana, understanding its symptoms, prevention methods, and treatment options is crucial for reducing its impact. What is Dengue Fever? Dengue fever, also known as “Breakbone or
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Potassium is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in maintaining the body’s fluid and electrolyte balance. It is the third most abundant mineral in the body and is required for the optimal functioning of several organs, including the heart, kidneys, brain, and muscles. A study by Weaver, C.M. (2013) highlighted that potassium is
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Published by: The Daily Graphic Newspaper, 18th September,2024, page 20 Author: Daniel Afoakwa GLOBALLY, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality among men. Prostate cancer develops in the small walnut-shaped gland called the prostate. It is inferior to the bladder and frontal to the rectum. It produces fluid which nourishes and transports
LIKE pregnancy, the non-medical use of the drug, Tramadol, a widely prescribed painkiller, which, as a synthetic opioid that offers a valuable substitute for morphine, and its derivatives in African countries, has gone beyond the stage where our hands can cover it. It has protruded and has become a plague that must be fought to
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ENERGY drinks are beverages that include considerable amounts of caffeine in combination with sugar and other substances such as taurine and guarana which are added for the purpose of boosting energy and mental performance. Energy drinks first appeared on the scene in the 1960’s in Europe and Asia and since then, its popularity has grown.
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The website of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a very interesting initial statement on prediabetes, “It’s real. It is common. And most importantly, it’s reversible. You can prevent or delay prediabetes from turning into type 2 diabetes with simple, proven lifestyle changes”. Prediabetes is also sometimes called borderline diabetes. Prediabetes is
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