Drink it up!!!

Fluid is so important for the metabolic function of the body. Water, being the universal solvent, makes up over 60% of the human total body weight. This value is slightly different when comparing the male and female morphology. Males have more body water compared to a female of the same age and height.

Dont joke with your clean water...  you need it to function optimally.

Chicken on Christmas, Good for the Heart.

Today started as though nothing eventful would happen. But all that changed when I got a whatsapp group message, informing me that a chicken party was going down today. I thought to myself, this must me a get- together that would be put together by none other than my course mates.

I was right about the organisers, but was so wrong about the event itself. It surpassed all expectations. We are calling it the Chakala Chicken party.
Chakala, a local sauce mixed with roasted chicken, was served hot and steaming after the initial dessert.

Chicken, being a popular food on a day like today, Christmas, is eaten all around the world. It is quite affordable and generally loved by all who have tasted it.
But what is more striking is that, Chicken help preserve the heart. Yes!!! You heard me well.

Chicken contains fatty acid that is good for the heart. It has little low density lipoprotein or "bad cholesterol", that clogs the heart and blood vessel, predisposing to coronary heart diseases.
Chicken actually help you to maintain an optimum weight without accumulating excess weight.

It is also thought that chicken contain selenium, a trace element that have been shown to fight against cancers in the body due to it antioxidant activity.

So, I did not mind consuming a chunk of chicken parts offered me at our mini-party.
I did have a swell time, especially as I spent it amongst friends and colleagues.

How did you spend your christmas? Do share with us!!!
Merry Christmas!!!!

DQB WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

All bloom and green seem more beautiful in this season of love, this season of sharing...
Share a smile, a helping hand, or anything at all, and see how you truly matter despite the grim and sadness around.
Joy, truly is to the world, for our Saviour reigns.
From #DoctorsQuarterBlog (DQB), we wish you are esteemed readers, a Merry Christmas and an Outstanding Prosperous New Year..
Merry Christmas.....

Ebola 2014: Remembering Health Workers Who Died.

The Lancet have compiled a list of those who were quite outstanding in the fight against Ebola during the early stages of the scourge. This compilation is not really exhaustive. Read about them here.

For me, the most striking was Dr Ameyo Adadevoh. She has been called by many, as the Saviour of a Nation. After reading all that she had done to ensure that the Ebola Virus Disease did not spread beyond the confines of First Consultants Hospital, I was truly inspired.

She truly was a heroine. Maybe, she could have acted differently, but I gathered she might not have been able to live with it!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

WHO: Facts and Figures on Suicide

The World Health Organisation has said on it twitter handle that;

1) Over 800000 people die by suicide every year.
2) Suicide is the leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds.
3) There are more deaths from Suicide than from War and Homicide put together!

These facts are truly worrisome..

#WednesdayDelight; Winner Emerges!!!

An ardent and loyal DQB reader has emerged to be the pioneer winner of #WednesdayDelight!!!.
He is a 500L Medical Student of Madonna University Nigeria. He is Odedokun Samson.
He sent in his profile and some cool pix!!!

Here he is!! The pioneer winner of our maiden #WednesdayDelight
See more cool photos after winning... Till next week, keep reading Doctors Quarter Blog (DQB)

#WednesdayDelight: HERE IT IS

Happy Christmas Eve Dear DQB readers!!
It begins today, 24th Dec 2014---- #WednesdayDelight....
Make sure that once you win this prize, send in your details to us, because we have a bigger stake for the most dedicated DQB reader... and to confirm to other readers that we mean well.

MTN prepaid card--- 3223-2620-2038

Tell others as you keep winning big because you read Doctors Quarter Blog.
Confirm and spread the goodnews!!

Hilarious; Big Baby See Father Christmas!!!

Abeg ooo? I know we are in season of Christmas, but what do you think about this?!! A word or two for him please?!!

USMLE - Chromosome 15 Facts

See this lovely tweet from USMLE about conditions of chromosome 15 abnormality. Oya, medical students over to you!!!

Ebola To Last One Year - Ebola Discoverer, Peter Piot

Peter Piot still believes more work needs to be done. He however told BBC that he was encouraged by the work so far in Ebola torn regions, especially Sierra Leone.
He agrees the disease may be with us throughout 2015. Read more here
God help us all!!!

God Why Did You Create The Poor? - A True Life Story By Muyiwa Adetiba

I saw this touching life story by Muyiwa, on The Trent. I thought it made a good read, so I decided to share it. Enjoy!!! Read it all here
I love this part so much;

"In a normal setting, a ten-year old should have finished her home work by six, had one or two hours of play time with her peers and be looking forward to an evening meal. She should not at ten, be balancing books with dire consequences if they didn’t add up. She should not have to miss out on the joy of childhood so easily or lose the innocence of childhood so quickly. A child on the road at six in the evening is at a considerable risk. What the danfo drivers might not do the okada drivers will accomplish. Then there are the child molesters, child abductors and child rapists. In all probability, her walk home at dusk, would take her through short cuts that would further expose her to untold risks. Would she tell if she was raped or molested? In any case who would listen? Her death would be as insignificant and invisible as her life has been. And how far would she go to get an extra Naira into her pocket?"

He got the true picture of child abuse and neglect!

Job Vacancies for Nurses!!

(Medical world Nigeria)

Applications are requested from interested candidates for Nursing positions at Lagoon Hospitals, a JCI Accredited Facility. 

The Lagoon Hospitals Group was established in 1986 with Lagoon Hospital Apapa, now the flagship hospital, followed by Lagoon Hospital Ikeja and Lagoon Hospital Victoria Island. The Group has since added 2 new outpatient locations: 

Lagoon Clinics in Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja and Lagoon Specialist Suites in Victoria Island. 

Our hospitals are highly specialized in orthopedics & Trauma, General Surgery including minimal access surgery, Critical Care, Medical & Surgical Oncology, Urology, Cardiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Paediatrics, acute care and emergency medicine. Mother and child-care is across 2 sites in Apapa & Ikeja including diagnostics and therapeutic minimal access and open procedures related to the practice of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. We provide comprehensive treatment of fibroids and infertility management. Our sites deliver more than 60 babies per month.

Matron 

Requirements

One (1) Matron in charge of the second floor at Apapa that includes Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/High Dependency Unit (HDU), inpatient wards and operating theatres

13 years and above related working experience in acute secondary or  tertiary care hospitals.

Assistant Matron 

Requirements

One (1) Assistant Matron in charge of our Diagnostics/Health Assessment Centre

9-10 years related working experience in acute secondary or tertiary care hospitals.

Nursing Sisters 

Requirements

Nursing Sisters: (five (5) numbers) Two (2) to form part of our Operating Theatres and ICU/HDU teams on the second floor Two (2) to form part of our Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit and labour ward teams on the first floor 

One (1) to join our Diagnostics/Health Assessment Centre team

4 - 5 years related working experience in acute secondary or tertiary care hospitals

Method of Application

Documented evidence or certificates of experience in the advertised areas will be an added advantage 

Full registration and affiliation with relevant bodies with current licenses. 

Ability to multi-task and work as part of a team is highly essential. 

All these positions attract good remuneration with opportunities for career development and self-fulfillment through training and continuing professional education.

Interested candidates should forward their applications, copies of credentials and curriculum vitae with contact telephone numbers within two weeks of this publication to: Recruitment@Lagoonhospitals.com 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Never Speed Drive - FRSC

In this 'ember' month when everybody seems like something is running after them, Federal Road Safety Commission cautions against speed driving... #speedkills# #slowdown#

I believe them.. You should play your part!!!

Christmas Gift: DQB offers loyal readers #WednesdayDelight

Hmm!! For those of you who still have not heard all about #wednesdaydelight, read here.
Hope you are ready to grab this xmas gift. Tell your friends, peeps, family and loved ones.
It starts on the eve of Christmas (tomorrow).

Do remember that as you win the prize send in your comment so that we will be sure all is alright.
Remember, you letting us know you are the winner will let this promo go on for a long time.

Thanks in anticipation for letting us serve you better.
Compliments of the season.

Abia State University Reduces School Fee of Medical Students

The NAN; The Abia State University on Tuesday confirmed the reduction by 20% of the school fees of her medical students.

Mr Udo Nwokocha, Dean of Students Affairs told the News Agency of Nigeria that the reduction actually cuts across all faculties.

This must be a good news for ABSU students who actually staged a peaceful protest in 2012.
Talking about Christmas Gift to the students.