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.
Systemic Therapeutic Benefits of Exercise Could Be Reproduced Using a Pill
Exercise helps confer resistance against chronic illnesses such as obesity, type II diabetes, and other cardiovascular diseases. The biological and cellular processes by which exercise and physical activity mediate …
Flu Vaccination Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk: What the Latest Research Reveals
Key Takeaways: Older adults vaccinated annually against the flu had a lower incidence of Alzheimer’s disease (5.1% vs. 8.5% in unvaccinated peers) over four years, hinting at a protective …Medications for Erectile Dysfunction Can Provide Targeted Therapy in Esophageal Cancer
According to new research, a class of medications often used to treat erectile dysfunction may increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy in treating esophageal cancer. Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) typically has …
Aging of Blood Stem Cells in Late Life May Be Preprogrammed in the Cell’s Developmental Memory
To the naked eye, the blood, the only liquid tissue in the body, is a red flowing liquid. On closer examination with a microscope, this red liquid is observed …
New Atlas Shows Fetal Brain Growth Rate in the Chinese Population
During the second and third trimesters, the fetal brain develops rapidly and complexly in the womb. During gestation, the fetal cerebrum undergoes intricate yet well-orchestrated growth, particularly in the …Anti-A33 Antibodies May Hold the Keys to Effective Therapy against Poxvirus Infections Including Monkeypox
Like many other viruses, the poxvirus is a killer virus that has been implicated in quite a number of diseases. While a disease such as smallpox caused by this …Side Effects of Sleep Deprivation Improved by Roflumilast a Phosphodiesterase-4-Inhibitor
Sleep has a regulatory role in cellular and metabolic balance. Deprivation of sleep harms social and biological well-being. For example, sleep deprivation (SD) significantly impairs hippocampus function and alters …