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What is Jaundice and how does a child come about having it?
Have you had a baby recently and noticed your new baby’s eyes and skin turning yellow? It’s likely he/she has Jaundice. To simply put, Jaundice can be referred to as a yellow discoloration of the skin due to the excess presence of bilirubin, a yellow pigment of red...
UPDATE ON COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
We have recently received a lot of emails inquiring if and how we can evacuate patients during this period. This is due to the Coronavirus pandemic which is affecting many countries in the world presently. There are now over 225,000 confirmed cases in the world. In...
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, an important cause of respiratory illness in preterm new-born.
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a form of chronic lung disease that results from extensive use of mechanical ventilation and oxygen which causes damage to the lungs. BDP is a chronic respiratory disease that often affects premature newborns and infants due to the...
CORONAVIRUS
As one of the most rapidly-spreading diseases ever encountered, COVID-19 is now responsible for 75,760 infections and 2,129 deaths. The disease which originated from Wuhan province, China, is no respecter of borders or seas. Within 3 months, it has crossed continental...
HYPOGLYCEMIA
Hypoglycemia simply means low levels of glucose in the blood. Glucose is the main source of energy and harmfully low levels of it can cause symptoms such as dizziness, anxiety, sweating and loss of consciousness. Usually, glucose levels below 50mg/dL cause symptoms to...
MOUTH CANCER
Mouth cancer also known as oral cancer can be referred to as cancers that affect any part of the oral cavity (parts that make up the mouth). Usually, cancer of the mouth appears as a sore and/or abnormal growth in the mouth doesn’t heal. It may be on the tongue, lips,...