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blackman stroke

Are you likely to have a Stroke?

He looked elderly and weak. He couldn’t walk on his own. He entered the consulting…

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WHAT TO DO IF BITTEN BY A SNAKE

It was a day like every other day in medical school-tiring and absolutely draining. It…

Baby with Jaundice

What to do if your baby has Neonatal Jaundice

WHAT IS NEONATAL JAUNDICE? Neonatal jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the white part of…

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Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management

My dad is an activity lover, he often wants to engage in every possible activity.…

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MIGRAINE

During my early years in medical school, I suffered a lot from migraines. Every day,…

black man with epilepsy

EPILEPSY

I believe the first time I saw a person have a seizure was before I…

Woman in pain over fibroid

HOW WILL FIBROIDS AFFECT MY LIFE?

Amaka returned from the bathroom with a towel wrapped tightly around her chest. It was…

black women and breast cancer

6 Answers about Breast Cancer you should know

My first encounter with a breast cancer patient was during my general surgery rotation in…

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ARE YOU LIKELY TO BE OBESE?

As a health worker, I have observed that people are facing obesity problems all around…

Black man depressed

Let’s Talk About Depression (Cont’d)

“Hi”  She said solemnly as she settled quietly into the sofa in the living room,…