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.
University College London: Serotonin Has Little or Nothing to Do with Depression
Depressive disorder is one of the common mental disorders. Others include anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and eating disorders. Depression is the commonest mood disorder. Its major symptoms include …
New AI System Developed That Can Quickly Pinpoint Sepsis Occurrence
It is normal for the body’s immune system to respond to the invasion of foreign bodies via inflammation, such as during an infection. However, during sepsis, this response to …
A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technique May Be Able to Cause Vascular Recellularization
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the few imaging modalities with the potential for in vitro, preclinical, and clinical applications. The most vital benefit of MRI is its …How the Regenerative Properties of Glioblastoma Can Be Terminated
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) or simply glioblastoma, is a type of cancer characterized by the growth of an aggressive neoplasm (tumor) in the brain or spinal cord. This type of …
Hemophilia B Treatment Now Has a Lot of Potential Thanks to Novel Liver-Directed AAV Gene Therapy
Hemophilia B is an X-linked inherited bleeding illness. It results from gene changes that code for the protein coagulation factor IX (F9). These gene changes result in less protein …Moderate Drinking May Also Contribute to a Decline in Cognitive Function
Some drink it because of the euphoria it induces, and others to get over a bad situation. While there are countless reasons why people drink alcohol, the fact remains …LAMP2A Protein Plays a Role in the Formation of Mesenchymal Tumors
Autophagy is the natural, conserved breakdown of the cell that eliminates unneeded or defective components. It occurs through a lysosome-dependent controlled mechanism. Autophagy enables cellular component breakdown and recycling. …
Targeted Brain Stimulation May Repair Damaged Neural Connections Study Shows
The brain is made up of billions of cells known as neurons. These neurons, the fundamental unit of the brain’s function establish connections (or synapses) between each other which …