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Caring for a Child with Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) encompasses a range of inherited red blood cell abnormalities that can cause the cells to become distorted and break under stressful conditions. As a parent of a child, or even a child suffering from any one of these disorders, here are some helpful tips to manage the condition effectively: 1. Hydration … Continue reading “Caring for a Child with Sickle Cell Disease”
Postpartum Depression: A Paediatrician’s Perspective
By Dr Virgil | Updated May 2024
Cervical cancer was once one of the leading killers among gynaecologic cancers in the western world but this trend has been reversed through the combined efforts of improved screening, early treatment and vaccination. Unfortunately, the trend still persists in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria, it is responsible for the second highest number of cancer deaths in … Continue reading “A GUIDE TO CERVICAL CANCER“
4 WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October is #breastcancerawarenessmonth. 🎀 Every October, people all over the world get a lot more intentional about showing their support for everyone affected by breast cancer. If you’ve been wondering how to show support, here are a few tips: Donate to credible breast cancer support NGOs or research initiatives. Or you can send a card … Continue reading “ 4 WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH“
BREAST OR BOOBS? (pt. 3) HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR BREASTS.
By Dr Gregory Oyinloye | Updated August 2021
