07:33 7th March 2017 | Quality Audit
Quality Regulations Quality Care Health and Safety Quality Control Fertility Treatments Wrong Clinics Right Equipments Proper Training Wrong Diagnosis Treatment Plan Increased Fertility Medical Problems Quality Management System Quality Austria Integrated Management Business Excellence Internationally Monitored
Reliable, high quality care is very important when it comes to patients’ health and safety. Why? Because people trust medical experts with their concerns, conditions and future wellbeing. If the right programmes and regulations are not in place, quality cannot be controlled, putting many lives at risk. This is not acceptable.
Take fertility treatments for example. Patients seeking help with fertility challenges are already concerned, ...
14:21 6th March 2017 | Painful Bleeding
Endometrosis Awareness Week Nigerian Women Nigerian Girls Painful Menstruation Intense Pain Delayed Conception Laparoscopy
Delayed Endometriosis is a medical condition that affects women and more often than not it is very painful, with very troubling consequences. In earlier days there were little to no awareness and comprehension in Nigeria for this condition with speculated causes ranging from differences in educational standards and ethnic habits to the availability and quality of diagnostic resources.
To provide information and support women with endo...
15:55 3rd March 2017 | Inherited Genes
Hereditary Conditions Defective Genes Conception Metabolic Disorder Genetic Disorder Speech Difficulty Intellectual Disability Multiple Organ Damage Defective Gene Defective Enzymes High Cholesterol Levels Cardiovascular Disease Muscle Degeneration Sperm Production Miscarriage Still Births PGD IVF Embryos Hereditary Disease
EmbryosHereditary conditions are diseases or disorders that are inherited genetically, in other words, defective genes that are passed on from a parent (or parents) to a child through conception.
Two examples of hereditary diseases that you might have heard of include muscular dystrophy and Down syndrome. Here are a few examples of hereditary conditions with brief descriptions:
Galactosemia : Complications of this metabolic disord...
23:56 4th February 2017 | IVF & Mitochondria
Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy MRT Pronuclear Transfer Technique Maternal Spindle Transfer Mitochrondrial Disease Dysfunctional Mitochindria Mutations mtDNA nDNA RNA Molecules HFEA Genetic Disease Mitochondrial Replacement Theraphy Unexplained Infertility Genetic Modification
Three-parent IVF – officially known as Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT) – continues to raise concern in some circles while gaining traction in others.
MRT, through pronuclear transfer technique (more common in UK) or maternal spindle transfer, was pioneered to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial disease, a group of disorders caused by dysfunctional mitochondria, from one generation to the next
The Cause of Mitochondri...08:37 3rd February 2017 | Sex Determination
Pregnant Sex of Baby Sex Chromosomes X Chromosomes Y Chromosomes Genes Boy Girl Sexual Organs Hormones Embryonic Gonad Male Structure Female Structure Ovaries Female Hormone First Trimester Ultrasound
Once a couple finds out they are pregnant, it is only natural for them to be curious if they will have a boy or a girl. This blog post will explain the biological process that determines the sex of the baby.
Basic Introduction on Sex DeterminationHumans have one pair of sex chromosomes. Women have two “X” chromosomes, while men have an “X” and a “Y”. The presence or absence of the “Y” chromosome is what determines the sex of a ba...
03:52 1st February 2017 | General Health Care
Connected Patient Internet Self Diagnose Troubling Symptoms Medical Treatment Doctor Patient Communication Emergency Department Art of Medicine General Health Care Quality Daily Medical Care
In this new era of the “Connected Patient”, it is easy to understand why a growing number of individuals rely on the internet for medical advice. The option is incredibly convenient and more importantly, free. However, there are a number of compelling reasons why it can be dangerous to use the internet to self-diagnose troubling symptoms.
Harvard Medical School StudyIn a 2015 study published in the British Medical Journey, led by...
16:11 30th January 2017 | Negative IVF Treatment
Fertility Specialist Treatments IVF Results First Treatment Fertility Counselor
Trying to conceive a child naturally is an exciting, special prospect for most couples. Unfortunately, an increasing number of couples find themselves trying for months without succeeding. The next logical and often stressful step is to consult a fertility specialist and arrange assessments. Once and if the challenge is identified, a treatment – for example IVF – can be recommended.
But what if the treatment fails? Apart from the asso...
11:56 28th January 2017 | Fertility Solutions
Family Journey Infertility Fertility Assessments Fertility Status FertilitySure Infertility Challenges Treatment Plan First-Time Couples Partners Detailed Report Review Appointment Specialist Designated Nurse Counselor Medical Treatment Emotional Support
Planning a family is an exciting journey many couples look forward to, but struggling to fall pregnant is not part of that dream. In fact, it can be very stressful and emotional to face the possibility of infertility and discussing the situation is never easy.
There is a solution. Instead of constantly worrying (or blaming yourself when it’s never anyone’s fault), be proactive and get answers. You can go for fertility assessme...
10:40 28th January 2017 | Menstrual Cycle
Ovulation Ovulation Symptoms Ovulation Signs Regular Ovulation Irregular Ovulation Cervical Mucus Pelvic Pain Cervical Changes
When trying to conceive, it’s important to know what ovulation is and when it occurs. This blog post will discuss the five top signs of how to know when you’re ovulating. Remember, every woman is different, so by understanding your cycle and your ovulation symptoms you can increase the chances of falling pregnant by choosing optimal times for intercourse.
What is Ovulation?It is useful to understand what ovulation is and when it ...
23:33 29th June 2016 | Uncategorized
The Bridge Clinic, Nigeria’s foremost and leading fertility clinic and winner of the IVF Service Provider of the Year award at the 2016 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award, held in Lagos on 24 June, 2016, has dedicated this award to couples battling infertility in Nigeria.
In his post presentation remarks, Dr Ekundayo Omogbehin, the Clinic’s corporate marketing and corporate communications coordinator, said the award is a further attestation ...
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