The University of Ibadan (UI), in partnership with two American universities, on Wednesday, announced the discovery of a permanent cure for the sickle cell disease. The cure which was described as less risky and with a potential to help over 5 million Africans living with the disease, was the outcome of a research carried out … Continue reading Permanent Cure For Sickle Cell Disease Discovered In Nigeria!
Genotype Compatibility Remarks Partner X Partner Y Partner X partner Y AA AA Can Marry AS AS Not to Marry AA AS Can Marry AS SS Not to Marry SS AA Can Marry SS SS Not to Marry AA SC Can Marry AS SC Not to … Continue reading Genotype Compatibilities: SC, AC?…What you need to know
Is SC genotype the same thing as SS? Is it possible for AA genotypes to give birth to SS? Can AC and SC genotypes marry? Can AA and AS parents have an SC Child? Can a couple with AC and AS genotype marry? What you have in your blood are cells, the most predominant of … Continue reading Frequently asked questions concerning the AS AC SC SS and CC hemoglobin genotypes
Plasmodium falciparum trophozoites develop sticky knobs in red blood cells, which then adhere to endothelial blood vessels, thus evading clearance in the spleen. The acquired adhesive nature of the red blood cells may cause cerebral malaria when sequestered cells prevent oxygenation of the brain. Symptoms include: impaired consciousness with coma generalized convulsions and neurological sequelae … Continue reading Cerebral malaria (CM) responsible for 80% of malaria deaths
According to an assessment carried out at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria where children were screened for malaria parasitemia -falciparum malaria, blood group, hemoglobin genotypes… Children with genotype AA (92.3%) were more susceptible to Malaria Parasite than AS (5.1%) and SS (2.6%) Why people with the hemoglobin genotype AA are more prone to … Continue reading Why people with the hemoglobin genotype AA are more prone to Malaria
1) In the first 10 minutes: 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your system. (100% of your recommended daily intake) You don’t immediately vomit from the overwhelming sweetness because phosphoric acid cuts the flavor, allowing you to keep it down. 2) 20 minutes: Your blood sugar spikes, causing an insulin burst. Your liver responds to this … Continue reading What Coke Does To Your Body in the first 60 minutes
Over time, high blood sugar causes blood vessels to narrow and harden, reducing blood flow that is essential to the healing process. Poor circulation also damages peripheral nerves, causing a condition known as diabetic neuropathy or loss of sensation in the arms and legs. The loss of feeling including the ability to feel pain-means a … Continue reading How does diabetes affect the body’s ability to heal injuries?
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