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.
Loneliness Isn’t the Direct Cause of Many Diseases, Contrary to Previous Beliefs
Humans are inherently social with a biologically-driven tendency to form meaningful interpersonal connections. This translates to the fact that you are designed from birth to seek to create meaningful …What Socioeconomic, Genetic And Personal Differences Can Tell Us About The Sexlessness Pandemic
A hundred years ago, it might have been considered inconceivable that adult humans would struggle and fail at reproduction, an action that is one of the primary drivers of …
Viral Vectors in Vaccine Development: How CDMOs are Driving the Next Generation of Immunizations
Since the discovery of vaccination by Dr. Edward Jenner in the late 18th century, vaccines have played a significant role in saving lives. According to the World Health Organisation, …Minorities at Greater Risk of Infection by Antimicrobial-Resistant Pathogens
With the rise in the burden of contagious diseases, studies have shown that there exist some inequities in the colonization and infection of distinct races and ethnic groups by …A Comprehensive Step By Step Guide for Recovering from Spinal Surgery
Everyone has some degree of fear when considering spine surgery, and with good cause. This is a serious surgery, after all, with potential side effects on a patient’s mobility …
Study Finds Weak and Inconsistent Evidence Linking Smoking and Alcohol Consumption to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Smoking and alcoholism are two major public health issues, affecting almost every body organ and leading to a wide array of morbidities. Smoking alone has been found to precipitate …
Patterns of Benzodiazepine or Non-benzodiazepine(Sleep Drugs) and Opioid Co-Use Linked to Increased Overdose Risk
Benzodiazepines/Non-benzodiazepines (Z-drugs) are drugs used in the treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders, while Opioids are primarily used in the management of pain; both drug classes are CNS depressants. …
Study Reveals How Both Lack of Sleep and Oversleeping Can Increase Your Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
Sleep is a vital component of overall health. It affects a wide range of physiological and psychological functions. Sleep irregularities such as insomnia, disrupted circadian balance, sleep apnea, and …