Author: Eziokwu Fab-Emerenini MBBS
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Eziokwu Fab-Emerenini MBBS
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. As a firm believer in preventive health (and a doctor who wants to be kept away), Eziokwu is involved in organizing outreaches and creating awareness on public health issues. On the days the apple keeps him away, he spends his time singing offkey songs and writing poetry.
Prophylactic Mesh Reinforcement More Effective Than Just Primary Suture in Reducing Midline Incisional Hernias
An incisional hernia is an opening on your abdominal wall that develops at the site of a prior surgical incision. Midline incisional hernias happen more frequently than other sites. …
Diabetes Research: 6 Emerging Scientific Breakthroughs that could lead to a Cure for This Chronic Condition
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common medical condition that has affected 422 million people in the world. It is a growing global epidemic that is causing a …
A Living Human-Chimp Hybrid: Science or Sensation? The Truth About the Alleged Human-Chimp Hybrid Experiment
The geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky (1964) famously wrote “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution,” and ironically the evolution of humans from apes is still a …
Recent Phase 3 Trials Shed Light on Gantenerumab’s Role in Alzheimer’s Treatment and Future Research Directions
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for about 70% of dementia cases worldwide. AD is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory and behavior, leading …
Kratom Explored: History, Uses, Strains, and Scientific Perspectives on Benefits and Risks
Everyone feels pain at some point in their life; no wonder “painkillers” became so popular. The days of “grin and bear it” and “no pain, no gain” are a …
Comprehensive Guide to Pulmonary Embolism: Insights into Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Advanced Treatment Options
Pulmonary embolism is a health condition where the tiny arteries of the lungs are obstructed by an embolus. An embolus is a particle that has traveled through the bloodstream …
Resources and Support Materials for Individuals Living with COPD in Canada
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lifelong disease that requires multidisciplinary management and patient cooperation. It is estimated that over 2 million people in Canada are living with …
Drebrin Plays an Important Role in the Neuroprotective Function of Astrocytes
Among a host of protective functions of the neuroglial cells, is their ability to prevent or limit damage to the brain’s neurons, which are highly sensitive, during brain infections …