As cases continue to rise, the health sector is drawing attention to the prevalence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in the country. “The burden of liver diseases around the world is enormous, the coverage of…
Yesterday, 20 October, was the celebration of World Osteoporosis Day. And while my wife, the endocrinologist, usually handles these cases, I have my fair share of patients with bone problems as well. When patients have…
You have heard this before. But what exactly is stress? Why does this stress affect every bodily function? When we are stressed, the body releases stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol among others. This happens…
The saying, “Time is of the essence,” best applies to medical emergencies, such as a brain attack or stroke. This occurs, according to the World Health Organization, when an artery to the brain gets blocked…
