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.
Researchers Show the Reason Why We Get Tired from Thinking Hard
Behavioral tasks have been developed in neuroscience to assess the demand for cognitive control. These tasks, such as working memory and task-switching paradigms, can cause frequent remapping of stimulus-response …Chances of Survival from a Stroke Low in Underdeveloped Countries
A stroke is a neurological disorder that causes localized or widespread neurological impairments of vascular origin that persist longer than 24 hours. In some situations, a stroke might result …Cultural Virginity Norms in Conservative Societies May Contribute to Higher Prevalence of Premarital Anal Sex
Importance of Virginity In many conservative societies, premarital sexual relationships are deemed immoral. Virginity is valued as a noble attribute, traditionally reserved for a lawful spouse at marriage. However, …
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 …
Bacteria Can Produce Enough Electricity to Run Wearable Medical Gadgets Continually
Sustainable energy generation solutions are necessary to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and power electronics without generating toxic waste. About half of the solar power absorbed on Earth drives …
Retrotransposons Are Necessary for Cell Targeting and Circulatory DNA Incorporation
Organisms benefit from gene transfer between cells, both physiologically and pathologically. Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) creates more significant alterations in the genome evolution of prokaryotes than the branching trajectory. …
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 …Rotator Cuff Tears Repaired Using a Novel Technique That Involves Muscle Regeneration
The shoulder joint is surrounded by a group of four muscles known as the rotator cuff muscles. These muscles help in maintaining the stability of this joint and play …