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World Thrombosis Day: Blood Clot Warning Signs and What a D-Dimer Test Tells You
One in four deaths worldwide is linked to conditions caused by thrombosis, according to the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). Many families only hear the word after a relative develops a swollen leg following surgery, or struggles to breathe after a long hospital stay. That gap in awareness matters for patients, caregivers and…
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HIV TEST IN NIGERIA-HOW TO KNOW YOUR STATUS PRIVATELY
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What Does the Future of Life Sciences in Africa Look Like? ISN Medical Opens the Conversation in Dakar
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, ISN Medical hosted the inaugural ISN Life Sciences Forum in Dakar, Senegal, under the theme “Multi-Omics for Africa.” The forum brought together researchers, public health professionals and experts in the biological sciences to explore how emerging technologies and stronger research capacity can contribute to greater scientific and healthcare impact across…
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Beyond Sickle Cell: Why Integrated Newborn Screening Matters
The baby may look healthy. The disease often does not. A newborn examination can tell us a great deal but it cannot identify every condition that may affect a child’s future. This is the value of newborn screening (NBS): identifying selected conditions before clinical signs become apparent, when timely intervention can make a meaningful difference.…
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Advancing Digital Pathology in Nigeria: Inside Our Week with Leica Biosystems
Nigeria recorded an estimated 152,261 new cancer cases and 90,795 cancer deaths in 2024, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Against that burden, roughly 150 pathologists serve a population of over 200 million, a figure cited by Prof. Francis Faduyile at EKOPATH ’26 in Lagos. Digital pathology in Nigeria is the practical…
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Paediatric Haematology Testing: Why Low Sample Volume Matters
Imagine you’re working in a neonatal unit. A newborn requires multiple laboratory tests, but obtaining blood is challenging. Every additional tube means more stress for the patient, the caregiver, and the healthcare team. Now multiply that challenge across hundreds of paediatric patients, oncology cases, elderly patients with fragile veins, and critical care settings where blood…
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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
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Hypoglycaemia in People Living with Diabetes







