Author: Odudu Abasi

OduduAbasi Godwin Mkpong (God'sPower) is a medical writer and Human Anatomy graduate from the University of Uyo, Nigeria. His anatomical training gives him a strong foundation in medical accuracy, which he applies to dental and health content through certified expertise in SEO writing, content writing, and academic writing. He contributes medically informed articles to Healthsoothe.

Alefo in babies is one of the scary things a new mother faces and is seldom prepared for but often affects children. Although it can affect adults, it is more common in babies and toddlers. It is characterized by red sores forming on the skin, and these sores can get inflamed and filled with pus. When they burst, they form a crusted pustule on the skin, whose appearance can also be scary, especially if they are many. However, they are quite easy to treat and manage. [ninja_tables id=”66139″] Alefo, also called Eela is the Yoruba term for the English skin…

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Varicose vein is mostly removed and managed with varicose vein removal cream, especially when surgery is not an option of treatment. However, in most cases, the varicose vein is removed by noninvasive surgical procedures these days. [ninja_tables id=”66225″] Varicose vein is a condition that renders the veins of the body unattractive because they appear mottled and squeezed together into a ball of worms. They occur both in men and women, but occur more in women. It is also usually a recurring condition, that is, even when treated, there is every possibility that the treated individual can have it again. There…

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An issue of inquest among folks who wish to specialize in the aspect of surgery that focuses on the chest region is how much a cardiothoracic surgeon salary in Nigeria is. Although it might be difficult to ascertain the exact amount a cardiothoracic surgeon earns monthly due to differences in experience, years of service, and practice in the government or private sector. However, we can give an average cardiothoracic surgeon salary in Nigeria. [ninja_tables id=”66228″] With the increasing difficulty attached to getting jobs and gainful employment, even as medical doctors, it is about time people started to think outside the…

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Africans, Nigerians especially, are fond of consuming herbal concoctions, and this has led to the popularity of herbal bitters in Nigeria – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. These bitters are made from herbs that we commonly see. However, some use bark of trees or leaves that are not so common anymore, making them premium. Bitters have been in use in Africa for a long time, especially to cure some health issues, such as pile, locally called jedi jedi. [ninja_tables id=”66235″] Bitters are so named because of their taste. They are not the most pleasant thing to consume because of their bitter…

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If you have attended any of the schools of nursing in Nigeria, you must have at one time or the other wondered if it is possible to, as a nurse own a hospital in Nigeria. Well, the answer is not far-fetched as some nurses do have hospitals here in Nigeria, but the question is, Is it legal? In Nigeria, many things are done without due consideration of the law, and all over the world, after due consideration of the law’s stance on any issue, it is quite common to circumvent the law by exploiting the holes in the law, Nigeria…

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