Mothers of premature babies more at risk of developing hypertension –Study
A new study has found that women who gave birth to preterm babies are more than twice as likely to develop high blood pressure within a decade of giving birth. As reported online by DailyMail, the study was led by Dr. Csaey Crump of Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, New York City.
Fully vaccinated people less likely to die of COVID-19 –Physicians
A public health physician, Dr. Oladapo Asiyanbi says fully vaccinated people are less likely to die of COVID-19 than those who are not fully vaccinated or have had only one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. He, however, noted that vaccinated people only get the full effect of protection after seven to 14 days after vaccination.
Detoxing teas don’t work, may contain harmful ingredients, nutritionist warns
A former Director of Nutrition Services, Dr. James Oloyede, says detoxing teas are ineffective in detoxifying the body. According to Oloyede, detox teas do not remove toxins from the body in any way. Speaking with PUNCH HealthWise, the nutritionist explained that detoxing is a process of removing toxic by-products of normal body functioning and cellular metabolism in addition to environmental toxicants that often gain entrance into our body.
Pregnant women with untreated gonorrhoea risk having blind babies –Gynaecologist
A United Kingdom-based gynaecologist and robotic surgeon, Dr. Olumide Ofinran, discusses common vaginal infections and other common sexually transmitted diseases in this interview with ALEXANDER OKERE.
Second-hand pants, bras can cause fungal, other infections –Dermatologist
A consultant physician and dermatologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Dr. Folakemi Cole-Adeife has cautioned against wearing second-hand underwear, noting that it can increase the risk of infectious diseases. According to the dermatologist, wearing second-hand pants and bras can cause fungal infections or mite infestation, and lice. Dr. Adeife-Cole also said it can lead to vulval or vulvovaginal candidiasis, scabies in women, and tinea cruris in both males and females.
Oral sores, blisters symptom of herpes, not malaria –Microbiologist
A Professor of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, says herpes, not malaria causes oral blisters in people who experience it even when they are having from malaria. Professor Terver stated that herpes blisters can occur in other parts of the body like the mouth and not just on the genitals.
All pregnant women should be counselled, tested for HIV –Pediatrician
Associate Professor of Paediatric Respiratory/Infectious Disease, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Dr. Atana Ewa, has advised all pregnant women to go for counselling and be tested for HIV during antenatal.
Untreated mumps infection can cause infertility in men, physician warns
A public health expert, Dr. Tunji Akintade has warned that complications from untreated mumps infection can cause infertility in men, noting that those who have the viral infection should always ensure they seek proper treatment.
Why women with polycystic ovarian syndrome suffer psychological trauma
Gynaecologists have said that women living with polycystic ovarian syndrome suffer from psychological trauma because most people have misconceptions about the health condition. Polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly called PCOS, is characterised by the lack of or infrequent menstruation, growth of male pattern hair and severe acne in women. The experts explained that the importance of PCOS as a public health issue prompted the decision to make the whole of September a PCOS awareness month.
Babies sleeping on stomach more prone to suffocation, sudden death, physicians warn mothers
Maternal and health experts have warned mothers against making babies, especially those less than one year, sleep on their stomachs, noting that such a sleeping position makes the babies more susceptible to suffocation, convulsions and sudden death. According to the experts, sleeping on the stomach is dangerous for the infant, especially when the baby remains in that position for a long time.
About Bakor Hospitals
Bakor Medical Centre is a private medical facility (Hospital) established in 1989. Its establishment was a sequel to the closure of Kowa Medical Centre, Misau, Bauchi State, in 1988.
Bakor's well-established approach is to closely coordinate a case management process to ensure the employee's potential for work is restored as quickly as possible
