Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis of Zika Virus By CDC (MUST READ)

About 1 in 5 people infected with Zika virus become ill (i.e., develop Zika).

The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Other common symptoms include muscle pain and headache. The incubation period (the time from exposure to symptoms) for Zika virus disease is not known, but is likely to be a few days to a week.

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The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week.

Zika virus usually remains in the blood of an infected person for a few days but it can be found longer in some people.

Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.

Deaths are rare.

Diagnosis

The symptoms of Zika are similar to those of dengueand chikungunuya, diseases spread through the same mosquitoes that transmit Zika.

See your healthcare provider if you develop the symptoms described above and have visited an area where Zika is found.

If you have recently traveled, tell your healthcare provider when and where you traveled.

Your healthcare provider may order blood tests to look for Zika or other similar viruses like dengue or chikungunya.

Treatment

No vaccine or medications are available to prevent or treat Zika infections.

Treat the symptoms:

• Get plenty of rest
• Drink fluids to prevent dehydration
• Take medicines, such as acetaminophen or paracetamol, to relieve fever and pain
• Do not take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen and naproxen. Aspirin and NSAIDs should be avoided until dengue can be ruled out to reduce the risk of hemorrhage (bleeding). If you are taking medicine for another medical condition, talk to your healthcare provider before taking additional medication.

If you have Zika, avoid mosquito bites for the first week of your illness.

During the first week of infection, Zika virus can be found in the blood and passed from an infected person to another mosquito through mosquito bites.

An infected mosquito can then spread the virus to other people.

UNIILORIN Housemanship Result Out... See Your Name Here!!!

Congratulations to all successful applicants (and doctors) who have their names listed below as having passed the screening exam for Housemanship positions in the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital.

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This is to invite the underlisted Candidates who applied for Housemanship position (House Officer position) in the hospital for the screening/interview exercise which will hold as scheduled belows:-

Date: Thursday 4th February, 2016

Time: 8:30am prompt

Venue: Schools Complex (Old Maternity) Amilegbe Ilorin

Candidates are to come along with the original copies of their credentials including both certificate and writing mateirals.

Names of shortlisted candidates:

Dr.  Taiwo Oluwakemi Abioye Kwara Ekiti

Dr.  John Olusinmi Ajefolakemi Kwara Ekiti

Dr.  Ibrahim Ayodeji Afolabi Kwara Ekiti

Dr.  John Tunmise Ayodele Kwara Ekiti

Dr.  Joseph Taiwo Ajibola Kwara Ifelodun

Dr.  Funmilayo Blessing Amoo Kwara Ifelodun

Dr.  Moses Oluwaseun Ayilara Kwara Ifelodun

Dr. Ayodele Omobolade Joseph Kwara Ifelodun

Dr.  Oluranti Mojisola Olaosebikan Kwara Ifelodun

Dr.  Aishat Otuyo Kwara Ifelodun

Dr.  Muhideen Atanda Salaudeen Kwara Ifelodun

Dr.  Babatomiwa Musa Balogun Kwara Ilorin East

Dr. Olawale Abbas Abdulazeez Kwara Ilorin S.

Dr.  Aiahat Adeola Abubakar Kwara Ilorin S.

Dr. Mubarak Akande  Jimoh Kwara Ilorin S.

Dr.  Nasiru Olayinka Jimoh Kwara Ilorin S.

Dr.  Zainab Ajoke Jimoh Kwara Ilorin S.

Dr.  Kamaldeen Sunkanmi Abdulraheem Kwara Ilorin W.

Dr.  Abdulfatahi Ibrahim Abdulmumeen Kwara Ilorin W.

Dr.  Bukola Simbiat Annafi Kwara Ilorin W.

Dr.  Emmanuel Oluwadamilare Abikoye Kwara Irepodun

Dr.  Qudrat Titilola Abdulsalam Kwara Irepodun

Dr.  Adenike Omolara Adekeye Kwara Irepodun

Dr.  Opeyemi Ebenezer Dada Kwara Irepodun

Dr.  Olusolape Tope Ogunniyi Kwara Irepodun

Dr.  Ezekiel Adeshina Oladepo Kwara Irepodun

Dr.  Olaitan Kamar Olawuyi Kwara Irepodun

Dr.  Daniel Opeoluwa Onaolapo Kwara Irepodun

Dr.  Ademola Peter O. Aboyeji Kwara Isin

Dr.  Oluwaseun Temitope Oyinloye Kwara Isin

Dr.  Hafis Adebisi Abdulrauf Kwara Offa

Dr.  David Oyeleye Araoye Kwara Offa

Dr.  Ahmed Adekunle Kwara Offa

Dr.  Adekunle Salau Kwara Offa

Dr.  Babatunde Michael Abolarinwa Kwara Oke-Ero

Dr.  Damilola Banjo Oriolowo Kwara Oke -Ero

Dr.  Miracle Temidayo Afolabi Kwara Oyun

Dr.  Abdulrasheed Ajibola Folorunsho Kwara Oyun

Dr.  Sherif Temitope Maruf Kwara Oyun

Dr. Rukayat Oluwakemi  Omolola Kwara Oyun

Dr.  Jemima Onyize Ojapa Kogi Adavi

Dr.  Grace Jummai Abaya Kogi Bassa

Dr.  Oluwatoyosi Durowaiye Kogi Bunu

Dr. Ojone  Musa kogi Igalamela/O.

Dr.  Titilayo Temitope Ibitomi Kogi Ijumu

Dr.  Oluwaseun Samuel Ilugbuhi Kogi Kabba/Bunu

Dr.  Tolulope Paulharrison Tolufase Kogi Kabba/Bunu

Dr.  Mayowa David Obajemu Kogi Mopa-Muro

Dr. Ibrahim Asipitan  Salau Kogi Okehi

Dr.  Abdulmumin Yakubu Kogi Okene

Dr.  Oluwafemi David Ajibade Kogi Yagba-East

Dr.  Temitope Ayobami Famolu Kogi Yagba-East

Dr.  Abayomi Ipinera Kogi Yagba-East

Dr.  Ibukun Elizabeth Osadare Kogi Yagba-East

Dr.  Oloruntobi Philip Robert Kogi Yagba-East

Dr.  Tosin Kemi Sanni-Manuel Kogi Yagba-East

Dr.  Tolushe Isaac Abe Kogi Yagba West

Dr.  Abraham Onmonya Agbaji Benue Ado

Dr.  John Obogwu Benue Otukpo

Dr.  Victor Ochayi Orih Benue Ogbadibo

Dr.  Babatomiwa Jamaldeen Bada Ekiti Ado

Dr.  Clement Adebayo Adedara Ekiti E.S.W.L.G

Dr.  Bimbo Mary Abioye Ekiti Ekiti West

Dr.  Stephen Ajibade Adeseko Ekiti Ekiti West

Dr.  Ayoade Oluwatobiloba Adeyemo Ekiti Emure

Dr.  Victor Jide Animasahun Ekiti Ijero

Dr.  Odunayo Bamidele Babalola Ekiti Ijero

Dr.  Segun Joseph Ayilara Osun Ayedaade

Dr.  Ismael Omofolarin Adeniyi Osun Boripe

Dr.  Joshua Adedayo Fadeyi Osun Boripe

Dr.  Hakeem Adeyemi Adetayo Osun Ede North

Dr.  Helen Igbekeleoluwa Akande Osun Ede North

Dr.  Nurudeen Damilola Muritala Osun Ede North

Dr.  Adeyemi Mathew Awoniyi Osun Egbedipe

Dr.  Olusina Ayodeji Amoo Osun Ejigbo

Dr. Felix Adeyemi Olalomi Osun Ife Central

Dr.  Abayomi Olaleye Popoola Osun Ifelodun

Dr.  Folajimi Tosin Jolayemi Osun Ila

Dr.  Saheed Adeyinka Odediji Osun Ila

Dr.  Adewole Ameh Adeyefa Osun Ife

Dr.  Oluwatoyin Samuel Ojo Osun Ilesa East

Dr.  Akinolaoluwa Owoeye Osun Ilorin East

Dr.  Olafimihan Timothy Toomori Osun Ilesa East

Dr.  Samuel Olusola Ajayi-Obe Osun Ilesa West

Dr.  Olalekan Paul Olayiwola Osun Ilesa West

Dr.  Mercy Eunice Olowookere Osun Ilesa West

Dr.  Oluwatosin Esther Oluwole Osun Ilesa West

Dr.  Oyeronke Moslimot Orija Osun Ilesa West

Dr.  Musliudeen Adebayo Adeoye Osun Irewole

Dr.  Morufu Adebiyi Balogun Osun Irewole

Dr.  Akinsola Tesleem Sanusi Osun Isokan

Dr. Olajide Ajao Osun Iwo

Dr.  Oluwatobiloba Folorunso Ajao Osun Iwo

Dr.  Adekunle Oluwaseun Atanda Osun Iwo

Dr.  Titilope Fatima Olanrewaju Osun Iwo

Dr.  Ayotunde Bamkefa Osun Obokun

Dr.  Ayomide Samuel Olumayowa Osun Obokun

Dr.  Oluwafemi Adesina Osun Odo-Otin

Dr.  Kayode Emmanuel Alabi Osun Odo-Otin

Dr.  Temitayo Ayodeji Ayanlele Osun Odo-Otin

Dr.  Kehinde Olabode Babayemisi Osun Odo-Otin

Dr.  Florence Omolara Dare Osun Odo-Otin

Dr.  Omolara Olasumbo Oyeniran Osun Odo-Otin

Dr.  Olalekan Michael Tutuola Osun Odo-Otin

Dr.  Abiodun Waheed Adigun Osun Olorunda

Dr.  Dolapo Teniola Salami Osun Olorunda

Dr.  Victor Mike-Akinlusi Osun Oriade

Dr.  Timilehin Mercey Ogungbamigbe Osun Oriade

Dr.  Rilwan Adegboyega Oyekunle Osun Orolu

Dr.  Oluwatooni J. Olatunji Ogun Abeokuta N.

Dr.  Olaide Temidayo Vaughan Ogun Abeokuta N.

Dr.  Olujimi Stephen Adenekan Ogun Abeokuta S.

Dr.  Damilola Olamide Egbetayo Ogun Abeokuta S.

Dr.  Ebunoluwa Olayinka Oluwaferanmi Ogun Abeokuta S.

Dr.  Omolola Olabisi Soyinka Ogun Abeokuta S.

Dr.  Oluwadamilola O. Ogunsina Ogun Ado-Opo/Ota

Dr.  Abdulhakeem Wale Ajibode Ogun Egbado S.

Dr.  Tiwalade Abidemi Akinhanmi Ogun Ifo

Dr.  Olasunkanmi Qudus Badmus Ogun Ijebu Ode

Dr.  Oluwatobiloba Opemipo Lekuti Ogun Ijebu Ode

Dr.  Abiola Oluwadamilola Odu Ogun Ijebu Ode

Dr.  Mubarakah Oladotun Owodunni Ogun Ijebu/North

Dr.  Abdul-Azeez Oluwatosin Alli Ogun Ijebu/North

Dr.  Oluwatobi Samuel Awoyemi Ogun Ikenne

Dr.  Anuoluwapo Opeyemi Solanke Ogun Obafemi Owo

Dr.  Oluwaseun Yetunde Solanka Ogun Obafemi Owo

Dr.  Oluwatosin Esther Ajibesin Ogun Odeda

Dr.  Michael Ayotunde Sansadeen Ogun Odogbolu

Dr.  Oyewole Olayiwola Oyetunde Oyo Afijo

Dr.  Anuoluwapo Veronica O. Ayegoro Oyo Afijio

Dr.  Yetunde Rukayat Olatunde Oyo Afijio

Dr.   Adeyemi Ibrahim Shittu Oyo Atiba

Dr.  Folasade Rachael Amoo Oyo Egbeda

Dr.  Kolawole Sulaimon Ibikunle Oyo Ibadan North

Dr.  Abdul-lateef Moradeyo Oyo Ibadan N.W

Dr.  Opeyemi Kazeem Adeleke Oyo Ibadan South E

Dr.  Motolani Kunmi Akinwande Oyo Ibadan South E

Dr.  Khadijat Ayo Abdul-Azeez Oyo Ibadan S. W

Dr.  Mohammed Adebayo Lawal Oyo Ibarapa N.

Dr.  Aminat Oluwadamilola Adeniji Oyo Ido

Dr.  Mashood Adigun Badmos Oyo Irepo

Dr.  Kehinde Adedayo Lawal Oyo Irepo

Dr.  Adekola Peter Omokunmi Oyo Iseyin

Dr.  Olalekan Simeon Olayanju Oyo Kajola

Dr.  Philip Oluwatimileyin Adedokun Oyo Lagelu

Dr.  Eunice Opeoluwa Akande Oyo Lagelu

Dr.  Akinsola David Akinpelu Oyo Lagelu

Dr.  Lukuman Ajibola Boladale Oyo Lagelu

Dr.  Oluwaseun Adedayo Adetunji Oyo Ogbomoso N.

Dr.  Oluwakayode Gbemileke Adisa Oyo Ogbomoso N.

Dr.  Gbemisola Dolapo Akanji Oyo Ogbomoso N.

Dr.  Jacob Funsho Oyeniyi Oyo Ogbomoso N.

Dr.  Olufiade Patricia Oyerogba Oyo Ogbomoso N.

Dr.  Noah Oluwaseun Aderinto Oyo Ogbomoso S.

Dr. Adetola Titilope  Adewale Oyo Ogbomoso S.

Dr.  Olukunle Damilola Ajala Oyo Ogbomoso S.

Dr.   Samson Adesina Ajala Oyo Ogbomoso S.

Dr.  Adekola Emmanuel Jeremiah Oyo Ogbomoso S.

Dr.  Abimbola Aminat Ojewumi Oyo Oluyole

Dr.  Peter Oluseun Obafunmiso Oyo Ona-Ara

Dr.  Abdullah Ayanwale Oyo Oorelope

Dr.   Sururat Folashade Adeniran Oyo Oyo East

Dr.  Joseph Olufisayo Adewale Oyo Saki West

Dr.  Gafar Ajibade Badmus Oyo Saki West

Dr.  Awal Babatunde Oteba Oyo Saki West

Dr.  Funmilayo Bello Ondo Akoko N-W

Dr.  Yewande Christianah Balogun Ondo Akoko S. E

Dr.  Francis Olutoye Amoko Ondo Akoko S.W

Dr.  Ruth Oluwafunmilayo Lawal Ondo Akoko S.W

Dr.  Michael Goke Olagundoye Ondo Idanre

Dr.  Atinuke Funmilayo Gbago Ondo Ifedore

Dr.  Damilare Marvelous Popoola Ondo Ilaje

Dr.  Sulaeman Akanji Okoro Ondo Owo

Dr.  Victoria Emike Ayeni Edo Etsako Central

Dr.  Alli Sediq Edo Etsako West

Dr.  Ehikioya Omogieva Akhabue Edo Esan West

Dr.  Aimuamwosa Okoro Edo Orhionmwon

Dr.  Eziafa Cyril Ojianwuna Delta Aniocha-South

Dr.  Chioma Ijeh Vincent Delta Ika N. East

Dr.  Island Chinazaoku Anyasi Delta Aniocha North

Dr.  Okeoghene Michael        Ogidi-Ekoko Delta Isoko South

Dr.  Ilolochi Irene Oki Delta Ndokwa East

Dr.  Chinedu Gregory Onwuatuogwu Delta Oshimili

Dr. Precious Oghenekevwe Evuarherhe Delta Ughelli North

Dr.  Ochuko Japhet Efebale Delta Ughelli South

Dr.  Inyang Essang Ebieme Ak/Ibom Oron

Dr.  Akwamfon Ezekiel Efiok Ak/Ibom Uruan

Dr.  Arit Udoh Ak/Ibom Urue Offong

Dr.  Henry Ezebunwo Ngari Rivers Obio/Akpor

Dr.  Michael Eze Ukorha Rivers Omuma L. G

Dr.  Uchechukwu Lawrence Eke Abia Bende

Dr.  Emmanuel Okorie Anaga Abia Ohafia L.G

Dr.  Lovina Obewu-Onwuka Abia Ohafia L.G

Dr.  Chukwunonso Kalu Ukoh Abia Ohafia L.G

Dr. Onyekachi Junior  Nwala Abi Osisioma

Dr.  Chioma Adaobi J. Akam Anambra Aguata

Dr.  Onyinyechi Ogechi Obih Anambra Ihiala

Dr.  Nelson Mmaduabuchi Okeke Anambra Ihiala

Dr. Chinwe Joy Agguh Anambra Njikoka

Dr.  Chibuikem Nwabueze Chukwudifu Anambra Nnewi North

Dr.  Onyinye Peace Okonkwo Anambra Nnewi North

Dr.  Uchenna Chukwuemeka Nkwonta Anambra Orumba

Dr. Christiana Azih Uchenna Anambra Oyi

Dr.  Ijeoma Peace Okoye Anambra Oyi

Dr.  Tobechukwu Janet Ekete Enugu Enugu East

Dr.  Hilary Chikwado Nwidenyi Enugu Nsuka Central

Dr.  Chukwunonso Chinedu Enyi Enugu Udi

Dr.  Nnamdi Maxwell Onodu Enugu Udi

Dr.  Janefrancis Chikaodi Onuoha Imo Ehime Mbano

Dr.  Franklin Ogugua Okoli Imo Ideato North

Dr.  Onyema Anthony Osakwe Imo Ideato-South

Dr.  Christiana Nneka Duru Imo Njaba-Orlu

Dr.  Ogechukwu Chizoba L. Uchendu Imo Njaba

Dr.  Emmanuel Chimezie Onyema Imo Oru-West

Dr.  Chinonso Charles Ndukauba Imo Oru-West

Dr.  Oliver Ogomaka Imo Orlu

Dr.  Philip Ikechukwu Ugota Ebonyi Ezza South

DoctorsQuarters.com wishes you an outstanding performance in the scheduled screening exams.

Remember to be PUNCTUAL!!!

FG Announced Contaiment Strategy For Lassa Fever... Do You Think It Is Sufficient

I hate to do this, but I have to make my input into the whole Lassa Fever Outbreak. Currently, I am at a teaching hospital, (name withheld), and the feeling here is that may the Lassa Fever outbreak never reach here.

I keep on hearing different things that the Federal government is doing to halt the spread… the latest of which is a ‘CONTAINMENT STRATEGY’>>>

This strategy includes the following:

i. Immediate release of adequate quantities of ribavirin, the specific antiviral drug for Lassa fever to all the affected states for prompt and adequate treatment of cases.

ii. Deployment of rapid response teams from the Ministry to all the affected states to assist in investigating and verifying the cases and tracing of contracts.

iii. Sensitisation and mobilisation of clinicians and relevant healthcare workers in areas of patient management and care in the affected states.

iv. Urging affected states to intensify awareness creation on the signs and symptoms and general hygiene.

Do you think the government got it right?

Are there things you feel have been missed from their whole plan?

What things did they do correctly that deserve our praise?

In general, is the fight against Lassa Fever being won, or are we simply going round in a circle?

You can leave your comment in the comment box, just below. Your answers and identity will be protected with utmost secrecy.

Pharmaceutical Society Of Nigeria Publication on Lassa Fever

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria published its report on Lassa Fever. Lassa fever is referred to as an Acute Viral Haemorrhagic disease illness that occurs for one to four weeks and is commonly found in West Africa... READ FULL REPORT HERE

My IMSU Diary - Optometry Student Writes!!!

A loyal Doctors Quarter's Blog reader, who happens to be an 400 level Optometry student of the Imo State University, sent in a portion of his diary as a student. It revealed quite a lot.
Buy how many of you students experience the same thing like him.

MY IMSU DIARY

* Lecturers telling you "buying my manual is not compulsory" but class Rep...let me have the list of those that bought. Wetin he won use am do?? huh!!

* If you think true love is the only thing that is hard to find...try looking for your H.O.D when you need his signature on a form...kikikikikikikiki

* In imsu you don't need to go far for anything...right in your hostel you have an electrician, painter, carpenter, plumber. we are the best 

* imsu guys can configure free browsing on small Nokia torchlight phone 

* You get to class as early as 8.00am only to see that all seats have been occupied by bags & books. una sleep for lecture class 

* Lecturer: Only 10 students in class today? Oya tear out a sheet of paper for test... turns to the board to write. Before he turns back------ class don full. nah wetin be that. Lol

* It's always funny when exam supervisor says SUBMIT!! And many students suddenly develop that super human ability; answering 3hrs question in 50seconds                        

Great Imo Stars. . .

NDLEA UNCOVERS ILLICIT DRUGS DISGUISED AS CONDOMS IN LAGOS

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday  intercepted a shipment of 3,078.56kgs of Tramadol disguised as condoms at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos.

 

The Tramadol, a prescription drug belonging to the class of opioid, which was said to have been unlawfully imported, was allegedly brought in by two pharmacists identified as Onuchukwu Owulu, 38, of Benow Pharmaceutical Impex Limited, Lagos ,and  Igboanugo Tochukwu, 35, of Vingil Pharmaceuticals Limited, Asaba.

 

According to the spokesperson for the agency, Mitchell Ofoyeju, the drugs were detected during physical examination at the port by NDLEA officials.

 

Ofoyeju, who said abuse of Tramadol has been reported among youths across the country, stated that the drugs were imported without permits by the relevant authorities, an infraction of Section 11 (a) of the NDLEA Act.

 

“It was also gathered that the drugs were imported for illicit distribution as they were disguised as cartons of condoms and other licit pharmaceutical products.

 

“The discovery of the drugs was made during examination of the container prior to delivery at their preferred destination outside the port. In addition, the companies could not produce either import or clearance permit for the said drugs,” said Ofoyeju.

 

Quoting the Director, Operations and General Investigation, NDLEA, Olugbenga Mabo, Ofoyeju said the prosecution of the suspects will address the lack of repect for due process by professionals.

 

“We have observed an infringement of the law with adverse consequences on the nation. The drugs were imported without permit by the relevant authorities. Prosecuting the suspects will serve as a warning to others. The case has been assigned to the Joint Task Force of the Agency for investigation,” quoted Ofoyeju.

 

The agency’s Commander at the port, Nse Inam said: “The shipment of controlled drugs originated from India. Onuchukwu Benjamin Owulu imported 107 cartons of Tramanow, a brand of Tramadol weighing 1,078.56kgs, while Igboanugo Vincent Tochukwu imported 250 cartons of Vingil Tramadol weighing 2,000kgs. Both suspects are being investigated.”

 

In his statement, Owolu said he couldn’t get import permit as a result of the strike action embarked on by employees of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

 

“I registered Benow Pharmaceuticals Impex Limited in 2009 and started business in 2010 as a qualified pharmacist. I began the process of importing this consignment in September 2015 and the goods arrived on  December 13.

 

“My agent informed me of the challenge to obtain the permit to import and clear the Tramanow. The strike action by staff of the NAFDAC made it difficult for me to secure the necessary permit. I witnessed the search of the container in the presence of NDLEA officers and other security agencies at the port,” he stated.

 

Igboanugo, according to the NDLEA,  also admitted he did not get the necessary permit before importation.

 

By: Precious Igbonwelundu

Lassa Fever: Lagos Records First Causalty.

The Lagos State Government yesterday confirmed two more cases of Lassa fever in the state with one of the victims already dead.

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The development brought the number of Lassa fever cases in the state to three, including the index case at Ahmaddiya Hospital in Ojokoro part of the state.

 

The Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, yesterday said the deceased is a a 51-year-old resident of Ilasan Leki and indigene of Edo State,was initially admitted at Divine Medical Centre in Ikoyi on January 12, this year, but died at 2 pm the same day before the result of the laboratory test that confirmed him positive was received.His corpse has been kept in the morgue in a leakproof body bag.

He said his ministry had listed 447 contacts of the confirmed cases and 438 (98 per cent) of the contacts were being monitored.

 The index case was responding to treatment at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH),while the second victim,a 36-year-old lady; an indigene of Kogi Statehas since been receiving antiviral medication.

 

 FULL TEXT: Press Briefing on Lassa Fever By Nigeria's Minister of Health 

 

Registered Nurse Needed At Nigerian Law School

Glad to announce to you, a bonafide qualified nurse of this placement fro the Nigerian Law School.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies in the Nigerian Law School. 
NURSES – CONHESS 07 
LOCATION: Kano Campus
Applicants must possess NRN and NRM Certificate plus registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and a valid practising license.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Appointment will be full-time and pensionable; and subject to a probationary period of two years, after which, upon satisfactory performance, the appointment may be confirmed. Other conditions of Service are similar to those existing in Nigerian Universities and as may be prescribed from time to time by the Council of Legal Education.
Successful applicants may be posted to any Campus of the Nigerian Law School as indicated for each post.
METHOD OF APPLICATION 
Applicants should submit 10 (Ten) copies of their applications, curriculum vitae and certificates.
Applicants are also to provide evidence of NYSC participation or exemption.
Applicants that fail to meet the requirements will not be considered.
CLOSING DATE 
Applications and supporting documents should be forwarded to the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration,  Nigerian Law School, Bwari, P.M.B. 170, Garki-Abuja to reach her not later than six weeks from the date of this publication.
SIGNED 
SECRETARY TO THE COUNCIL AND DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

I Passed My 4th MBBS Exams; This Is What It Feels Like!!!

MUST READ: See experience of a medical student, who sat for a serious professional exam. He passed but something happened... READ MORE HERE

Announcement: Doctors Quarter's Blog Now Becomes DoctorsQuarters.com

Dear DQB readers, I have finally made the swap from blogger to WordPress. WordPress offers real time bloggers a professional feel and touch. So I was advised, by professionals,  to make the change and I have done it.

My old URL, Doctorsquarter.blogspot.com, has been transformed into, Doctorsquarters.com
I intend to harvest my old works from this old site unto my new site.
I now have a new logo and favicon accompanying this switch. My new slogan is Be Informed..... Stay Healthy

I will not fail to thank my ardent readers for standing with me and checking out my blog, for better performance.
I thank Emeka Obia for his kind words and his far reaching advice. He blogs on Emeka_talks.com
I thank George of Penstrap.com for his dedication and understanding while he designed by blog. Guys you need to patronise George of Penstrap.com He is just too good.
Finally I thank my family and friends for the understanding and support so far...

As we continue on this new pedestal, doctorsquarters.com I believe we are moving from strength to strength. Keep reading Doctorsquarters.com

Madonna University Med Students Field Trip To RECDOT - Inspiring Story and Sights!!

I actually saw a colleague wipe a tear from her eye. It was on our first field trip in this department. We began our Community Medicine Rural and Urban posting yesterday. It was the first class outing in a series of scheduled outings. It is also part of academic events we are to undertake before we would be qualified for the MBBS Professional Degree. So you can imagine our expectations on this first trip.

In the heart of a South Eastern Nigeria Town, Owerri, for this is where our pristine hostel accommodation is located, we set out for our trip.
Our destination was the Rehabilitation Centre for The Disable, Old and Tramps (RECDOT), Ozubulu in Ekwusigo LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Madonna University Set To Graduate/Induct Another Batch of Doctors.

A loyal DQB Reader sent in this news through my email. It happens that the prestigious Madonna University officially released its 5th MBBS final result.

I gathered that over 60 students out of over 100 students, passed the crucial exam that would qualify them to be members of the Medical and Dental Council and to be able to practice medicine and Surgery in Nigeria.

Congratulations to the successful candidates!!!
More details as events unfold...

Outside Clinical Experience Is A Criteria For Would-Be Doctors

After this morning's orientation talk from the leadership of my institution, to members of community medicine class billed to have an 'outside' posting, I am left with no other shred of doubt in my mind that this external posting is for the best.

A colleague walked up to me, just before the commencement of the crucial meeting, looking disturbed.

He said, 'what do you think the VC is calling us for'. In my usual chatty self, I replied, 'To brief us on the latest developments just before we depart for posting'.

And he made that statement that most of us never understood, even up till. 'Is it compulsory that we should go for this external posting.' It struck me!!
I had thought that most of my colleagues will be thrilled to be posted to a rural settlement, to get first hands-on experience as regards to patients/doctor working relationship. The scope of this particular posting includes scheduled free trips to other health facilities. Also while on this posting, we are expected to get data and other materials that would facilitate a good project work and subsequent project defence.

His grudge is that we waste so much time in a departmental posting that would amount to nothing in our future practice. I tried dissuading his mind from such notion, but he was adamant.

After the pep-talk from the VC, the Provost of the College and The Head of Department of Community medicine, it became clearer to him, the relevance of this venture. An all important venture at that. I think what struck him most, amongs many points made, was when we were reminded that we cannot get our MBBS certificate if we fail in this posting.

We leave in a matter of hours for our Rural and Urban Posting. I know it is an important exercise, if not for me but for the patients we would meet while in the field. Though the area we are posted to is a small sleepy village, in Imo State Nigeria, I intend to get myself truly involved.

I must not fail to sound a heart felt warm regards to The Founder of the Prestigious Madonna University, Very Rev Fr EMP Edeh, CSSP OFR. as he marked his birthday yesterday, 20th May 2015. 

Diet And You: How "Nuts" Are Helpful In A Weight Loss Program

You are what you eat. Always bear this in mind. Our day to day food makeup, ultimately have a way of shapening our body (internally and externally). In this article, we would take out time to analyze different variety of food, its beneficial and its deleterious effect to humans. The body image we portray have a direct relationship to healthy diet recipes.

Generally, nuts are good sources of nutrient. This is especially so in persons on a weight reduction program. Weight loss diets that include nuts are often more effective than diets devoid of nuts supplementation.

Peanuts is a case in point. Being a low calorie food, peanut consumption is proven to be beneficial in a weight loss program.

A 2008 review, as published in the Journal of Nutrition, reports that, when consumed in moderation, nuts do not pose a threat for weight gain. Peanuts are packed with nutrients, including fibre, proteins and heart-healthy fats.

Proteins and fibres help to increase satiety, which makes it easier to control our overall Calorie intake during weight loss program. Furthermore, proteins helps the body to burn out excessive calories. This is according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, 2008 and 2010 reviews.
The Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition notes that, "regular nut consumption is associated with increased energy expenditure."

It is important to note that, though peanuts provide several benefits during weight loss, they are still high in calories. Therefore, overindulging in nuts can prevent weight loss initially but may result in weight gain. So, moderation is the key to getting the benefits from nuts.

Note however, that salted nuts are high in sodium; a major predisposition to abnormal elevation of blood pressure and heart disease. It is therefore imperative, to choose a moderate amount of unsalted peanuts whenever possible. You better be 'nuts' when it comes to your dieting.

Faith Omas Ebony is a Final Year Clinical student. She originally sent in this article as a writer for Doctors Quarter's Blog.

7 Health Benefits of Avocado Pears To Nigerians

I saw some beautiful Avocados stacked up in the fruit store some weeks back and I have always wondered what it really constituted. What health benefit is it to an average Nigerian who love to eat Rice garnished with Avocado pear,
Then I saw this beautiful article on Medical Daily.... I thought I should share as well...

The health benefit of Avocado pears include;