HIV is a virus that compromises the immune system’s ability to fight infection. CD4 cells, which are a kind of immune cell called T cell, are negatively affected and eventually killed if left untreated(1). As HIV destroys more CD4 cells over time, the body becomes more susceptible to a variety of diseases and malignancies, including …
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Outreach programs are instituted with the purpose of serving vulnerable populations that have a high disease burden, and less access to preventative health services. Usually, these initiatives bring in professional expertise to at-risk groups of people that may not otherwise have access to these services. Therefore, outreach activities bridge the gap between communities in need …
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accomplished a large milestone amidst the ongoing pandemic. On August 23rd, 2021, the FDA approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the first vaccine to be approved for COVID-19. The vaccine is now marketed under its proprietary name, Comirnaty, for the prevention of coronavirus in people 16 years of age …
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Every child regardless of their circumstances has the right to quality education. As much as primary education is free and should be compulsory in Nigeria, millions of children in that age range are out of school. This is alarming and should not be so. It needs immediate action. To tackle the situation, we need to …
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Research has shown there is a relationship between investing in women, gender equality, and the economic development of a nation. A popular quote says, “if you educate a man, you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate a nation.” No nation or country can fully reach its potential socially and economically …
Investing In Women Improves a Nation. Here’s Why Read More »
With the way the media twists today’s news, it’s becoming increasingly easy to lose sight of the things that are important in this world. However, as the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Americans everywhere find themselves shutting out negative voices as they focus on celebrating both their freedom and their heritage. I know because, as …
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The joy that receiving gifts brings is nothing compared to giving out gifts. According to Goldie Hawn’s quote that says: “Giving back is as good for you as it is for those you are helping because giving gives you purpose,” there is a purpose that drives the force of giving. Sharing enriches lives and brings …
She has emaciated over the weeks but all she could remember is that it all started with itching on her leg to localized rash. Later it moved to having a burning sensation in her abdomen, feeling nauseated, vomiting, and alternating between diarrhea and constipation. She has contracted an infection that has led to malaise and …
On December 31, 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported the first case of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China. Fast forward to January 30, 2020, WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and called for accelerated research on the pathogenesis of the virus. Like any other outbreak, the news was received with mixed reactions from the public …
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Turning the pages of history, one will witness a couple of pandemic tales that tell the story of the amount of loss the world has suffered due to newly emerging and re-emerging infectious viral diseases. During the 20th century, the 1918 influenza pandemic “Spanish Flu” was the most severe pandemic, and it caused profound and …
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