Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS): When sleep becomes a death sentence
Other medical conditions

Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS): When sleep becomes a death sentence

Some hours after his birth, little James appeared to have bluish skin, and the doctors observed that...
Depression: When Bright Days Become Gloomy
Mental Health

Depression: When Bright Days Become Gloomy

To others, Jade’s life seemed to be going so well for her. But for the past three years, every time...
7 Steps to Maintaining Healthy Gums (Number 5 is the dentist’s favourite)
Dental Health

7 Steps to Maintaining Healthy Gums (Number 5 is the dentist’s favourite)

Pus began to ooze out of Amaka’s swollen gum since she applied the local concoction on it. “But this...
Epilepsy: Possessed?
Other medical conditions

Epilepsy: Possessed?

Growing up in a village in a developing country was so grueling for Akile. She was called many terri...
Cigarettes or your teeth: oral effects and complications of smoking
Dental Health

Cigarettes or your teeth: oral effects and complications of smoking

As part of his resolution for the New Year, Ade decided to stop smoking. He knew it would be difficu...
Why and How to Screen for Colon Cancer
Cancer

Why and How to Screen for Colon Cancer

Jackson is a 68-year-old man who lives with his wife and son. He told them that he has been seeing b...
C. diff: Another Reason to Avoid Unnecessary Antibiotics
Infections

C. diff: Another Reason to Avoid Unnecessary Antibiotics

Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile is a bacterium that can be found in the gut. It is m...
Diverticulosis: Diet Makes All the Difference
Other medical conditions

Diverticulosis: Diet Makes All the Difference

Ronald is a 67-year-old man who has been experiencing mild abdominal pain and occasional constipatio...
Managing the pains and twists of Crohn’s Disease
Other medical conditions

Managing the pains and twists of Crohn’s Disease

Mikhaela is a 23-year-old woman who has been experiencing abdominal pain ever since she was a young...
Allergic Rhinitis: A Runny Nose that Won’t Leave Me Alone
Other medical conditions

Allergic Rhinitis: A Runny Nose that Won’t Leave Me Alone

This was how Erin put it when Dr. Chacha asked her to describe her symptoms. “It’s a runny nose that...
Asthma: All You Need to Know
Chronic medical conditions

Asthma: All You Need to Know

Chidozie began to cough and feel tight in the chest. He then started to wheeze. His class teacher no...
Dandruff: Dirty or Dry?
Other medical conditions

Dandruff: Dirty or Dry?

“Eww, what’s that on your hair and clothes?” Jasmine, her nemesis said, with her voice loud and clea...