"We are experiencing a sharp increase in (meningitis) cases, and urgent intervention is required to prevent more deaths."The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised ...

Pete Hynes, 40, went for a 'lie down' one Saturday morning in December 2022 after suffering a sudden earache, which he put ...

The primary cause of meningitis in the belt is Neisseria meningitidis. At present, the WHO has prequalified only one vaccine, Men5CV, that protects against the five most prevalent subtypes of N.

However, human skin has unique properties that are difficult to replicate—it combines both strength and flexibility while also having the remarkable ability to heal itself within 24 hours after ...

This is because IgE-mediated allergic reactions involve a chemical called histamine that causes blood vessels under the skin to dilate (widen) and release fluid into nearby tissues. There are also ...

If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Darks spots and patches rank as one of the most common reasons that people who have darker skin tones see a dermatologist. The medical name for one cause of ...

Researchers create gel that can self-heal like human skin The hydrogel has a unique structure, making it the first to combine strength and flexibility with self-healing capabilities Date: March 7 ...