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5 Things Every Nigerian Living with Diabetes Should Know About Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG)
How often should you check your blood sugar? Which finger gives the most accurate reading? Is the meter you’re using actually trustworthy? These are questions people living with diabetes ask quietly — sometimes for years — without ever getting clear answers. And the answers matter, because how well you manage diabetes at home depends almost…
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How Reliable Is Your Blood Glucose Meter? A Guide for Nigerians Living with Diabetes
Learn what makes a meter reliable and how Nigerians with diabetes can monitor with confidence. A practical guide for Nigerians living with diabetes.
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Hypoglycaemia in People Living with Diabetes
Hypoglycaemia, also known as low blood sugar, is a situation where the level of sugar in your blood drops below a certain range that is suitable for you. It is a complication that is often seen in people living with diabetes who are being treated with insulin, sulfonylurea, or glinide.
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MiSeq i100 Series vs Legacy MiSeq: Cheaper and Faster Benchtop Sequencing
October 2024, Illumina launched the Miseq i100 series, a benchtop powerhouse that replaces the legacy Miseq sequencers. The Miseq i100 series covers less footprint yet offers improved speed, ease of use, and sustainability in next-generation sequencing. Built on the XLEAP-SBS (sequencing by synthesis) chemistry innovation, the Miseq i100 series improves on the legacy Miseq launched in 2011 by simplifying sequencing for everyone while incorporating the groundbreaking technology and chemistry of the NovaSeq™ X Series. The…
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ISN MEDICAL Hosts CHU Partner Appreciation Forum 2026, Celebrates Top 36 Accu-Chek Glucometer Partners
Major medical diagnostic equipment distributor, ISN MEDICAL, celebrated its top 36 Accu-Chek Glucometer sub-dealers nationwide at the 2026 Partner Appreciation Forum. This event, themed “Collaboration for Continued Growth,” was hosted by the Consumer Healthcare Unit (CHU). It took place on Monday, February 9, 2026, at ISN Medical’s Head Office in Ilupeju, Lagos, with the Top…
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Haematology Analysers: Which Facilities Need the Beckman Coulter DxH 520 and What Are the Test Parameters?
For facilities that process low-to-moderate sample volumes, the Beckman Coulter DxH 520 Automated Haematology Analyser answers all three- accurate differentials, low running costs, and fast results
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Oyo State Government Partners ISN Medical to Manage Central Laboratory and Blood Bank
In a major move to strengthen healthcare delivery across Oyo State, the State Government has entered a strategic partnership with ISN Products Nigeria Limited to manage and operate the Central Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and Blood Banking Services located at Total Garden, Ibadan. Speaking during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in her office,…
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Launch of NGS-based Paternity (DNA) Testing in Nigeria: The Onco-Genomics Story
In November 2024, Onco-Genomics – a genetic testing centre based in Lagos, Nigeria – launched the first paternity testing service in Nigeria powered by next-generation sequencing technology (NGS). Founded by Dr Paul Faduola, Onco-Genomics Laboratory is a premier genetics and molecular diagnostics centre dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions in precision medicine and reproductive health. As…
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Application of Tumour Markers in Clinical Practice for Primary Diagnosis of Cancer
In today’s clinical practice, tumour markers have become an important component in the detection and care management of cancers. These tests are useful in screening for early malignancy through prognosis, therapeutic intervention and monitoring. However, the application of tumour markers in clinical assessment requires a critical understanding of the basics of pathophysiology, techniques of identification…
