Immunization is the process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infection by the administration of a vaccine. A vaccine is a dead, or weakened version, or part of the germ that causes the disease in question. When children are immunized, their immune system, which is the body’s germ-fighting machine, is able…
Are you worried about your child’s development being slow or delayed? Use this rapid screen. The child should achieve ALL the items in the age category before this – if not, see your Paediatrician (Developmental) for further assessment and management. The earlier the delay is picked up and interventions commenced, the better the favourable outcome…
Radiant Women of Action https://www.radianthealthmag.com/health-wellness/the-2016-radiant-women-of-action/ Paediatrician cautions against using palm oil as poison antidote https://theeagleonline.com.ng/paediatrician-cautions-against-using-palm-oil-as-poison-antidote/amp/?fbclid=IwAR3LhjPN1htTPJo_VARPghBAdCSgyRm7PxFHBir_r9aqid97FzuKhE-B3dM Paediatrician cautions against using palm oil as poison antidote https://www.nta.ng/news/20170329-palm/?fbclid=IwAR2vs08jwkdAOQTpy9PHjGB6Vi740lbG1ORh92GMWNTt9ALWNZmMfFD78S8 Facebook Set To give 14 Africans $50,000 Each For Its 2018 Community Leadership Programme +3 Nigerians Listed. https://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2018/09/facebook-se-to-gift-14-africans-50000.html?fbclid=IwAR2f9LbrVvQzZi2yZpWwYEnxgQ6vBagtYlJViR21_yCY-vzHHIiiUedKLTQ&m=1 African Women who inspire https://www.pinterest.co.uk/radianthealthng/african-women-who-inspire/?fbclid=IwAR3X4ut-JtoUabpCAL4OIW3XxMr5jyPcumJivhaQ4aO6lPX3WtMjk1cJC2c A Messiah comes to save Ijegun Community…
Dr. Gbemisola Boyede is a consultant neuro-developmental paediatrician at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). She spoke with GERALDINE AKUTU, on circumcision and how to manage it. Read More
Diabetes mellitus is a life long condition that affects the way our bodies handle energy found in food. Normally, our bodies break down carbohydrates into small blocks called glucose which act as fuel for the cells in our bodies. Cells in our bodies can only utilize this fuel (glucose blocks) with the help of a…
“Any time a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects every family member and nearly every aspect of the family’s life” – ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) How does cancer begin? Cancer begins when cells in a part of the body start to grow out of control. There aremany kinds of cancer, but they…
Jaundice is the yellowish discoloration of the skin, and sclera (white part of the eye), this is due to the accumulation of a pigment called bilirubin in the blood. Jaundice occurring in the new-born (1st month of life) is neonatal jaundice. How jaundice occurs Firstly, Jaundice occurs because of an imbalance between bilirubin production and…
Cutaneous myiasis is skin infestation by the larvae (maggots) of certain fly species. Types of Cutaneous Myasis There are three main types of skin infestation by fly larvae:Furuncular (pimple-like or boil-like) myiasis, wound myiasis, and migratory myiasis. The disorders vary depending on the species of fly involved. Where do they occur? These infestations usually occur…
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This is one of those questions Mums ask Paediatricians about a lot. I found an excellent article by Mayo Clinic staff which is reproduced below. Please read and implement patiently. Potty training is a major milestone. Get the facts on timing, technique and handling accidents. Potty training is a big step for kids and parents…
