Mosquito coils are a type of mosquito-repelling incense that are usually made using dried paste of pyrethrum powder. The shape is typically spiral and the coil is held at the center of the spiral. Mosquito coils are commonly burned both indoors and outdoors in many areas. They are made up of insecticides/repellants, organic fillers that…
Honey and warm water is a combination with a lot of health benefits. On their own, honey and warm water can be used in certain cases as an emergency cure. Honey is used as a natural alternative to processed sugar. Besides being sweet, it has vitamins, minerals, and even antioxidants in it. People drink honey…
Agbalumo, also known as the African Star Apple, is a fruit that is widely enjoyed across Nigeria. It is popular not just for its enticing sweetness but also for its many health benefits. This tropical fruit, native to West Africa, ripens during the dry harmattan season, and is usually available from December to April every…
PCOS is a condition that causes cysts to form at the outer edge of the ovary. It also triggers hormonal imbalance, as women who have the condition would produce high amounts of male hormones. According to statistics, 1 out of 10 women experience polycystic ovary syndrome, otherwise known as PCOS. This condition is also very…
Nsala soup, also called White Soup is undoubtedly very popular with Igbo people. Often referred to as Ofe Nsala by the Igbo folks, it usually has a combo of local spices, meat, pounded yam, vegetables, and fish; which is added together and transformed into a very delicious dish. Nsala soup is a common staple food…
Aju Mbaise is a herb containing the bark, leaves, and roots from 5 different plants, including ginger, uda (Negro pepper), and uziza. It is used in the production of pepper soup or other types of concoctions and is taken for its many health benefits. Aju Mbaise means “wrap from Mbaise.” Mbaise is a village in…
Fura da nono is one of the many popular local drinks we have in Nigeria. The drink comes from the northern part of the country, although today it is enjoyed in every corner of the country and even beyond. Fura da nono is a local type of gruel made from millet balls (fura) and cow…
The anus is one part of your body that you rarely think about, which is not surprising, although it does a lot of work. It is through your anus that you expel waste from your large intestine through the rectum. For a part of the body that does a lot of work, it is rarely…
Yellow fever is a disease that is common among people in the tropics. This includes areas in sub-Saharan African and South America. It is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti species of the mosquito, but other species of mosquitoes can become infected with the virus by biting infected people and go ahead to infect other people as well….
The following are some important medical abbreviations in Nigeria and their full meaning. They comprise of abbreviations commonly used by medical professionals and healthcare practitioners in Nigeria. It can be useful knowledge for anyone. Medical Abbreviations in Nigeria and their Full Meaning ABBREVIATION        FULL MEANING ABUTH  — Ahmadu…
