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ultrasound image of anembryonic pregnancy
Illnesses
January 10, 2023

Anembryonic Pregnancy – What You Should Know

An embryo should be visible by imaging techniques between 6-8 weeks of pregnancy, but with anembryonic pregnancy, the gestational sac is empty. The sperm and egg unite in one of the fallopian tubes to form a one-celled entity called a zygote soon after fertilization, the zygote travels down the fallopian…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
influenza virus going inside a person's nose
Illnesses
January 9, 2023

Influenza – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Influenza, commonly known as "the flu", is a common viral respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus causing fever, cough, runny nose, headaches and malaise with seasonal outbreaks. The influenza virus is an RNA virus, a member of the orthomyxoviridae. The term 'flu' is commonly and incorrectly used to refer to similar illnesses…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
patient discussing advance directives with doctor
General
January 6, 2023

Advance Directives – Decisions for When You Can’t Make Any

Advance directives generally refer to specific guidelines concerning future medical treatments if a person loses the ability to decide for themselves. Thus, they are legal documents that extend a person's control over health care decisions if the person becomes incapacitated. They are called advance directives because they communicate preferences before…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
General
January 5, 2023

Duodenal switch – Just Another Weight Loss Surgery?

Duodenal switch is a weight-loss surgery designed to treat people who have severe obesity. It combines a gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) with an intestinal bypass. In the normal digestive system, food moves from the mouth through the oesophagus to the stomach where it is stored temporarily and broken down into…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
horny goat weed - epimedium sagittatum
Herbs
January 4, 2023

Horny Goat Weed – What You Need to Know Before Use

Horny goat weed is a low-growing perennial plant with leathery leaves used in traditional Chinese medicine. The scientific name is Epimedium sagittatum from the family of Berberidaceae. It is also known by various names, Epimedium, Bishop’s hat, fairy wings, rowdy lamb herb, barrenwort, Yinyanhuo, and Sagittate epimedium. It is originally…
Pharm Uchenna Adaobi Ufelle
bariatric surgeries can aid weight loss
General
January 3, 2023

Bariatric Surgeries – Understanding Your Choice

Bariatric surgeries or metabolic surgeries are the effective surgical management of obesity that can maintain weight loss. They also decrease obesity-associated co- morbid conditions. Obesity is related to the development of co-morbidities such as:  Type II diabetes.  Heart disease.  Hypertension.  Sleep apnea.  Different orthopaedic disabilities.  Common Bariatric Surgeries Gastric Sleeve…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
General
December 22, 2022

Gastric Sleeve – Resetting The ‘Appetite Thermostat”

Gastric sleeve or sleeve gastrectomy surgical intervention in obesity is today the most effective treatment method in high-level obesity management.  Obesity leads to serious health consequences such as cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke), type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders like osteoarthritis, and some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon). These conditions…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
gastric bypass surgery
General
December 22, 2022

Gastric Bypass – Good or Bad For Weight Loss?

Gastric bypass, also known as a roux-en-y gastric bypass (RYGB), is the gold standard weight loss surgery. This is due to its lasting popularity and reducible results. Obesity is considered an epidemic all over the world and it is recognized as one of the major public health problems. With morbid…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
General
December 22, 2022

Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) For Weight Loss

Mounjaro is a game-changing new weight loss medication by Eli Lilly and Company that is now FDA -approved. Mounjaro® is a Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist such as Wegovy® but has an edge over Wegovy as you will see very soon.  It is a once-weekly injectable medication that helps regulate blood…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle