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  • ISN Medical Empowers School Students in Lagos State Through Their Future Scientist Program

    ISN Medical Empowers School Students in Lagos State Through Their Future Scientist Program

    https://guardian.ng/news/isn-medical-empowers-lagos-students-through-future-scientist-programme https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/11/02/isn-medical-supports-lagos-students-through-future-scientist-programme/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/11/firm-equips-lagos-students-through-future-scientist-programme/

  • Illumina Public Health Surveillance Solutions

    Illumina Public Health Surveillance Solutions
  • Mitigating the Occurrence of Organ Transplant Failure

    Mitigating the Occurrence of Organ Transplant Failure

    The prevalence of organ failure, particularly kidney failure, has been steadily increasing in Nigeria. An estimated 20 million Nigerians currently suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), with around 20,000 individuals annually progressing to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). For many of these patients, a transplant becomes essential for survival. Managing kidney disease in Nigeria poses significant…

  • Africa CDC declares Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS)

    Africa CDC declares Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS)

    The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared the Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). This declaration was made by the Director General, Dr Jean Kaseya, who spoke on the need to work with every African leader and partners of public health concern to contain the epidemic…

  • Organ Transplant Testing: The Case of CareDx QTYPE Olerup HLA Typing

    Organ Transplant Testing: The Case of CareDx QTYPE Olerup HLA Typing

    Organ donation and transplantation allows for the transfer of a healthy organ from one person to another person who is at the end stage of organ failure. When a person has a life-threatening injury or disease that affects their organ or tissue, transplant can give them a second chance at living a normal life. The…

  • Oncology Genomics with Illumina

    Oncology Genomics with Illumina

    Targeted panels paint a partial picture. CGP completes the portrait. Find out more about improving patient outcomes with the timely and reliable results from comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP). The future of collaborative precision oncology approaches in sub-Saharan Africa: learnings from around the globe  

  • The Role of AI in Medical Diagnostics

    The Role of AI in Medical Diagnostics

    In a country where a staggering 70% of deaths are linked to preventable or treatable diseases, the critical importance of early and accurate diagnosis cannot be overstated. Yet, Nigeria’s healthcare system grapples with immense challenges: a shortage of skilled specialists, limited resources, and a high disease burden. The consequences? Misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and avoidable suffering…

  • Tracking Epidemiology and Disease Trends in the Modern World

    Tracking Epidemiology and Disease Trends in the Modern World

    In the constant battle against contagious diseases, there are unsung heroes who operate behind the scenes armed not with superpowers, but with data, research, and a profound understanding of how diseases spread. These heroes are known as epidemiologists, and they are pivotal in safeguarding our communities. This article delves into the multifaceted world of epidemiology,…

  • Microbiology’s Crucial Role in Healthcare and Beyond

    Microbiology’s Crucial Role in Healthcare and Beyond

    Microbiology, the scientific study of microorganisms, plays a pivotal role in healthcare and extends its influence far beyond. Here’s a detailed look at how microbiology is integral to our health and the broader scope of its impact. Microbiology, the study of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, plays a pivotal role in…