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.
Artificial Corneas Developed via Biotechnology Restore Vision to People with Corneal Blindness
Corneal blindness is the fourth most common cause of vision loss globally, with over 5% of the world’s population being affected by it. Unlike glaucoma, cataract, and Age-Related Macular …
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) And Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease Occurrence
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurologic disorder that is characterized by progressive brain atrophy (shrinking of the brain) and the death of brain cells. People who are aged 65 and …
Microrobots Can Effectively Personalize Root Canal Therapy
The root canal system has quite a number of anatomical intricacies. These intricacies make it one of the most therapeutically demanding regions in the oral cavity. As a result, …New Artificial Neurons Push the Frontiers of the Man-Machine Interface
Neurotransmitters are a vital part of neurological science. They are responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons. Brain-machine signaling has gained much use in science. …Why Are Curvy Butts Like Kim Kardashian’s So Desirable? The Science Behind the Trend
From ancient art to modern Instagram, curvy buttocks have long fascinated humanity, a trend amplified today by celebrities like Kim Kardashian. But what drives this obsession, and what does …
A New Peptide-Based Tool Can Trigger Targeted Cell Immunity
Cell membrane injury or stress causes cells to generate damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and die via immunogenic cell death (ICD), both of which have powerful immune system boosting effects. …Calcium and Potassium-Rich Diets Prevent Kidney Stones Recurrence
The kidneys, two bean-shaped structures located in the paravertebral gutters, are our major excretory organs. They are responsible for maintaining a stable internal environment of the body, by engaging …