08:52 30th July 2018 | Infertility

Hypogonadism is a condition where sex glands, such as the ovaries or testes, produce little or no sex hormones. Sex hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen, are responsible for developing sexual characteristics and depending on the level of severity of the condition may result in infertility.

08:37 30th July 2018 | Genetic Defects

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which has many different effects on the body. It is due to the loss of specific genes, which is normally caused by the spontaneous loss of paternally inherited genetic material on chromosome 15.

15:20 27th June 2018 | Inherited Genetic Disorders

Huntington’s disease (HD) or Huntington's chorea is a progressive, hereditary neurodegenerative disorder. George Huntington first described the illness in 1872 in New York, but it wasn’t until 1993 that researchers found the root cause of this disease.

15:13 27th June 2018 | Male Fertility

Klinefelter syndrome (XXY) is a random, genetic abnormality, where males are born with an extra X chromosome. As the symptoms are subtle, often males may be completely unaware of having the extra chromosome and lead normal, healthy lives. Complications may only arise when trying to have children.

14:51 27th June 2018 | Hepatitis

World Hepatitis Day takes place annually on 28 July in order to raise awareness and encourage education around the prevention of this potentially life-threatening disease.

15:09 8th June 2018 | Causes of Female Infertility

Pelvic Adhesions

What are pelvic adhesions? Why are they problematic? Find out how pelvic adhesions form and why they can lead to fertility problems if they are in certain locations.

14:51 8th June 2018 | Cancer

Radiation therapy

‘Radiation’ refers to waves of energy. In cancer treatment, it is used to shrink tumours and kill cancer cells. The type and dose of radiation as well as the general health of the person who receives treatment influence side effects.

14:33 8th June 2018 | Causes of Female Infertility

polycystic ovary

PCOS is an acronym for polycystic ovary syndrome which is one of the most common gynaecological endocrine disorders in women between the ages of 15 and 49. This hormonal condition can lead to several complications, including infertility. It is therefore important to be aware of the signs so that diagnosis can be made and symptoms can be managed.

00:27 28th March 2018 | Occupational Health safety

Emotional Health Mental Health Physical Health Work related Injuries Safety And Health Regulations Safety Rules

No form of work should be forced, encouraged or allowed if it is at the expense of people's health and safety. Unfortunately, insufficient or lack of safety and health regulation is a major global problem and an ongoing concern in Nigeria. Most employees are exposed to some (or various) safety and health hazards in both the formal and informal industries.

Creating and nurturing a safety and health culture at work can help reduce the n...

10:13 27th March 2018 | Autism

Autism Disorder WHO ASD Mental Health Psychological Interventions

Worldwide, there is not nearly enough services and support available for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and they are often subject to stigma, discrimination and human rights violations.

World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on 2 April, hopes to continue increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with ASD.

In this blog post we will give an overview of autism spectrum di...