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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…
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What is a Glucose Test and What Does it Mean?
Think of glucose as the main energy source for your body, like fuel for a car. This energy comes from the food you eat; your blood carries it to all body parts. Just like a car needs the right amount of fuel to run well, your body needs the right level of glucose in your…
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What Is The Accu-Chek Active Glucose Meter?
Managing diabetes means regularly checking your blood sugar levels to make decisions about what you eat, how you exercise, and your medication. But constantly pricking your finger and using complex devices can be annoying. That’s where the Accu-Chek Active Glucose Meter helps – it’s a simple and reliable tool to manage your diabetes. Easy…
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Top 10 Microbiology Laboratory Equipment Used in Nigeria
Microbiology is important in healthcare, research, and different industries in Nigeria. It studies tiny living things like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites we can’t see with our eyes. Microbiology helps diagnose diseases, keep food safe, and develop new medicines. But behind these big achievements are important microbiology laboratory equipment that help scientists do their work.…
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Ultrasound Machines: Types, Applications and Benefits
Imagine looking inside the human body without needing surgery or harmful radiation. That’s what ultrasound technology does—it uses sound waves to create images of our internal organs and structures. Ultrasound machines are essential tools in modern medicine, allowing doctors to see and assess different parts of the body in real-time, which helps them diagnose conditions…
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Blood Glucose Measurement: Your Key to Understanding Diabetes
Think of your body as a car, and glucose (sugar from food) as its fuel. Just like a car needs the right amount of fuel to run smoothly, your body needs the right amount of glucose in your blood. Too much or too little can cause problems. That’s where blood glucose measurement comes in. It’s…
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Impaired Fasting Glucose: Understanding Prediabetes and Its Risks
Imagine your body as a car. The fuel it needs to run is glucose, a type of sugar from the food you eat. Now, think of insulin as the key that unlocks your cells, letting that fuel in. When you have impaired fasting glucose, it’s like the key isn’t working quite right. There’s plenty of…
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How To Ensure That A Clinical Laboratory Result Is Correct
Recently, we set up a poll with the question below: The following are ways to ensure that a lab result is correct, except: After a few days, we had a result that looked like this… We realise that it was a trick question, and we were intrigued by some of the reactions we received. Some…