Alcohol, a seemingly ubiquitous social lubricant, is a significant kidney disease risk factor, being a silent killer. While the liver is the major organ for […]
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Understanding and Coping with Miscarriages Caused by Chromosomal Abnormalities
A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks’ gestation. Most miscarriages happen in the first trimester of pregnancy. In Nigeria, the rate of […]
Outside-In Signaling Reveals A Pathway Into Cancer Cells
A new study reveals how an anticancer drug triggers an “outside-in” signaling process that pulls it into cancer cells, uncovering a novel mechanism that could […]
Hepatitis B: Breaking the Chain of Transmission
Viral hepatitis is a major global health problem with more than 400 million patients chronically infected, causing over 1.4 million deaths per year. Nigeria is […]
A Novel Drug Screening Approach Might Lend A Key To Drug Delivery And Efficiency Concerns
A fresh approach is looking for particular molecules that can target desired tissues through the bloodstream and make a way into tissues by passing through […]
Conquering resistance: Scientists discover fresh utility for old antibiotics
Researchers at McMaster University have identified a key weakness in drug-resistant bacteria: zinc—or the absence of it. A recent study published in Nature Microbiology reveals […]
Scientists apply a ‘Trojan Horse’ method to develop novel antimalarial medicine
Scientists apply a ‘Trojan Horse’ method to develop novel antimalarial medicine By Morgan Nwanguma Understanding how parasites function provides crucial insights for developing new drugs […]
Healthy Lifestyles: A Focus on Children
Yes children! It is unconventional to consider children when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. Many would naturally focus on adults and not just adults; […]
Rising Local Pharma Companies Deserve Govt. Support
After many years of advocacy, paper presentations and planning, Nigeria’s quest to reduce drug imports from 70 percent to 30 percent appears to be effectively […]
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