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Scientists a step closer to developing blood test to monitor status of cancer and treatment outcome

  . Using a combination of specially designed microwells and oxygen-deficient growth condit…

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Advice for Physicians in Training: 40 Tips From 40 Docs

ON BEING A DOCTOR: You can be an excellent physician without a stethoscope or a prescription …

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Waiting for Change in the Health Sector By Martins Ifijeh

  When the then Minister of Health, Professor Adenike Grange, in 2007, said that soon, the …

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What Working In A Nursing Home Taught Me About Life, Death & Cultural Values

  The first thing I noticed when I began working in a nursing home was the smell. It's …

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2015 World AIDS Day: Getting to Zero

'Getting to Zero' is the theme for this year's World AIDS day. The theme is further br…

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HIV-positive Doctor Says His Dog Saved His Life

  Rob Garofalo was devastated. He'd built his medical and research career on helping yo…

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The National Health Bill; A Personal Commentary- Vol III

Aristotle: “ignorantia legis neminem excusat” (Ignorance of the law excuses no one) …

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RE: Appraising Appointments in the Federal Ministry of Health BY Dr. Paul John

Mr President: I write in response to the recent petition to you signed by the chairman JOHESU…

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Can Prof Anwuka Fly As a Minister of State in Education?

  Incontestably, since the appointment and subsequent assignment of portfolio by the Presid…

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The Nigerian Doctor Who Inspired Will Smiths New Movie ‘Concussion’

  Nigerian U.S based forensic pathologist, Dr. Bennet Omalu is the inspiration behind the n…

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The National Health Bill-Overview Volume 1

The National Health Bill- A Personal Commentary The Nigerian National health bill was signed int…

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National Health Bill- A Personal Commentary Volume II

Pursuant to our promise to go through as many portions of the recently signed national health bill…

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Lowering Body Temperature Increases Survival, Brain Function in Cardiac Arrest Patients with Non-shockable Heart Rhythms

Lowering the body's temperature of cardiac arrest patients with "non-shockable" hear…

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Know the Symptoms of Colon Cancer

In the recent past, many of our young Nigerians have died or become hospitalised due to colon canc…

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Dear Dr Julz: An Open Letter in Defense of the Nigerian Nurse BY Jude Chiedu

I got nominated to represent Nigerian nurses on your radio show at Nigeria Info 99.3fm scheduled f…

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FG’s Order Threatens Treasury Single Account

  Indications emerged in the weekend, that the Single Treasury Account, TSA, may be grounde…

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Why We Need Improved Healthcare Delivery In Rural Areas By Victor Okeke

  . Waru and Yimitu are rural communities in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja still liv…

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The Risk of Future Extraction of Wisdom Teeth

  An interesting study titled “What is the Risk of Future Extraction of Asymptomatic …

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How Much Exercise Do You REALLY Need To Do To Lose Weight? By Vicky Hadley

  . Study this week found a 30-minute brisk walk is more effective way to lose weight than …

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Nigeria Physiotherapists Hold Pre-conference Workshops

  The ongoing 55th Annual Scientific conference of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy(NSP…

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