Heart attacks, those sudden, dramatic events that are often depicted with chest-clutching pain and intense symptoms, are widely recognized. However, there’s a lesser-known, silent counterpart that creeps in without a sound, posing a subtle...
Heart attacks, those sudden, dramatic events that are often depicted with chest-clutching pain and intense symptoms, are widely recognized. However, there’s a lesser-known, silent counterpart that creeps in without a sound, posing a subtle yet lethal threat to life. In this exploration, we delve into the hidden danger of...
A couple has sued St. John Hospital & Fertility Centre, blaming them for the death of their baby and demanding GH¢5 million for the loss of life, pain, and suffering occasioned by their alleged actions. The couple, Mr. Ekow Andoh and Mrs. Sandra Tekyiwaa Sackey, in their statement of...
Recognising the early signs of liver damage can prevent the disease from worsening. Know early symptoms and complications that can occur due to liver issues. CID actor Dinesh Phadnis who played the role of Freddy in popular show CID passed away on December 5 due to extensive liver damage....
There are many speculations regarding the root cause of diabetes, one of them being an excessive consumption of sugar. Diabetes is a complex medical condition caused by a combination of factors. Eating too much sugar alone isn’t enough to cause diabetes; it’s much more complicated than that. For example,...
The Bank Hospital has become the first private hospital in Ghana to conduct kidney transplant, officials of the health facility said. The hospital last week performed two successful kidney transplants on two male patients. Dr Charlotte Osafo, who is the medical director of The Bank Hospital, led the team of medical experts...
Yes, it is possible for twins to have different fathers, a phenomenon known as heteropaternal superfecundation. This occurs when a woman releases multiple eggs during ovulation and has s£xual intercourse with different partners within a short timeframe. If each partner’s sp£rm fertilizes a separate egg, the result is fraternal twins with...
The shortage of pediatric dialysis machines and consumables running has tragically led to the loss of 15 children at the Tamale Teaching Hospital since 2015. The lack of these essential medical supplies over the months has forced healthcare workers to improvise with adult machines, putting the lives of vulnerable...
An enlarged heart, also known as cardiomegaly, is a condition where your heart muscles bulge out more than they’re supposed to. This could interfere with your heart’s beating and pumping ability. While this is a treatable condition, it could be serious, so visit your doctor right away if you...
High cholesterol is a problem that affects millions of people all over the world today. Coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, coronary failure, cardiac arrest, stroke, and death are all possible outcomes of the condition. However, when your blood cholesterol is high, there are some parts of the body that you...
Strokes, also known as cerebrovascular accidents, occur when there is a disruption in the blood supply to the brain, leading to damage of brain tissue. There are several types of strokes, and understanding their distinctions is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment. The two main types of strokes are...