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Family › Re: Woman's Wedding Ring Refuses To Be Removed, Finger Set To Be Cut - Facebook User by fostermd(m): 2:11pm On Oct 19, 2018

Can be removed easily by a competent doctor...Not based in Nigeria but a ny doctor can refer to Bailey and Love's Textbook of Surgery.Its one of the the scenarios there.I have removed similar from my patient here in Europe.

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Crime › Re: Tramadol Overdose Kills Man In Otukpo, Benue State (PHOTO) by fostermd(m): 1:41pm On May 03, 2018

Its time the Ministry of health stock the tertiary and secondary health facilities with antidotes of opiates drugs of which Tramadol is one.There is certainly an epidemic of abuse of these highly specialised prescription pain medication.The antidotes can save lives if administered very early to reverse the state of unconsciousness cause by overdose.This is needed whilst embarking on mass enlightenment and other rehabilitation measures for those addicted.

Health › Re: Woman All Smiles After Undergoing Surgery To Remove Huge Facial Tumour. Photos by fostermd(m): 10:30pm On Mar 26, 2018

ibkayee:
Do you work in the medical field?

Ameloblastoma...tumour of the jaw and surrounding soft tissue.

Family › Re: Lady Confess How She Put Poison On Nipple To Kill Her Cheating Husband by fostermd(m): 2:53pm On Feb 25, 2018

QueenSuccubus:

Are u an embalmer?

I am a doctor ,work in Europe and with crime anything is possible!There are loads of unresolved cases and spiees for developed countries have loads of poisonous substances in their arsenal which they use against enemies.One should learn from stories an explore the possibility instead of just concluding it's not possible.

Family › Re: Lady Confess How She Put Poison On Nipple To Kill Her Cheating Husband by fostermd(m): 2:35pm On Feb 25, 2018

QueenSuccubus:
Have u tasted? How cud u say it is tasteless?

And she said she even put some on her lips...then how the hell she didn't die? that one is juz a story for the gods sha.

I have not tasted it but it is well know in forensic medicine.There was a real case like I said in Calabar and my consultant carried out the post morgen on the stomach content.Of you watch crime stories you will notice it is well used.Whilst I can't confirm the case but it is possible.The must have ingested much more than what was absorbed by the woman's skin.She may have rubbed a protective cream on her on skin before applying the arsenic preventing the absorption into her own body.Anything is possible ,she must have done some erase arch before carrying out the act.

Family › Re: Lady Confess How She Put Poison On Nipple To Kill Her Cheating Husband by fostermd(m): 2:07pm On Feb 25, 2018

QueenSuccubus:

I wonder how does it feel to put poison on ur NUNU

And what kind of poison that is ODOURLESS, TASTELESS all kind of that shiit mixed with ur lotion

Haba! U can lie for Africa Mama..

Arsenic Poison!Forensic medicine.A woman has killed her husband in Calabar with it in the past.It was detected after post Morton was carried out on the stomach content by our pathologist .It is very possible.It is colourless,odourless,tasteless and difficult to detect.It kills slowly after a period of exposure.It is commonly used for homicide by those who know .

Health › Re: Doctor Sleeps With Married Lady During Abortion While Husband Waits Outside by fostermd(m): 2:23am On Jan 03, 2018*

A Nigerian doctor practising in one of the Canadian provinces was struck off the Medical Council Register of doctors for sleeping with multiple patients over a period of years before the cat was let out.He was dismissed just last year 2017.He was Psychiatrist and had been convincing the patients that "sex" was part of the psychotherapy.It was when another doctor was on duty on a particular day that one of the past victims had an appointment,asked the new locum doctor about the usual practice as part of treatment,that was when the secret came out.

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Health › Re: Doctor Sleeps With Married Lady During Abortion While Husband Waits Outside by fostermd(m): 2:16am On Jan 03, 2018

gr8child:
If the woman didn't raise alarm, how did the story get out? With so much detail too.

It may be the doctor in question.Some of them tell their escapades to close friends while drinking alcohol at the bar and gist may spread.
It definitely happens sadly.
The reason I decided to comment is just to confirm some of the ills in the profession and for many who do not believe it happens.Also for ladies to be forewarned.

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Health › Re: Doctor Sleeps With Married Lady During Abortion While Husband Waits Outside by fostermd(m): 2:00am On Jan 03, 2018*

saltoasis:
The OP just gave you people fabu.
Its one of his fantasies that he has being ruminating over.

Its a made up story. It never happened.

ezegold4we:
How true is this?

I think other team members will follow the doctor to assist him in performing the operation??

It definitely happens.This particular story may be fiction but doctors 'sleeping' with ladies before Dilatation and curretage(D and C) ,Suctioning with Karman syringe and other form of abortion is quite common in naija.Infact it starts from clinical medical students who have done Gynaecology postings.They take advantage of mostly women who very vulnerable and secretive at the point of demanding abortion,many do not even have enough money charged,desperate and really want the foetus removed.

It's really sad but it occurs commonly.The slang amongst most of the doctors who indulge in it is called "top up" before carrying out the procedure.Its a straight forward procedure that can be carried out alone without other supporting staff,Infact medical students and intern doctors carry it out in their rooms!

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Education › Re: Top 10 Most Competitive Courses In Nigeria Universities by fostermd(m): 9:01am On Aug 13, 2017

Frenchfriez:
Bloggers always trying to push trafficking with same olé rancid stuff. Well maybe mine is a case of a prophet not being honoured in his home buh having gone through the medical school, I look back and realise that a whole lotsa courses and disciplines are actually more competitive.
Take Software engineering and Engineering as a whole, they earn my respect anytime , any day.
Bottom line: In whatever you do, compete against yourself, then your discipline would be the most competitive.

#my2kobo

If you practice medicine abroad you will love it and also very financially rewarding.

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Health › Re: Nigerian Cancer Patient, Whose Sister Was Refused U.K Visa To Help Her Dies by fostermd(m): 12:43pm On Jul 19, 2017

WiredLeggings:
so sad. rip.

i'm happy for you. wishing you more good health.

Thank you.

Health › Re: Nigerian Cancer Patient, Whose Sister Was Refused U.K Visa To Help Her Dies by fostermd(m): 12:20pm On Jul 19, 2017

This month is my eight years post transplant for Leukaemia.Its a terrible cancer,it's been the grace of God that I survived it.My brother donated the bone marrow for the transplant after painful chemotherapy session.I was fortunate he got his visa though there was slight delay.
I pray the Nigerian Government would massively fund and improve the healthcare facilities to save and improve medical care.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Four Of The Youngest World Leaders In One Photo by fostermd(m): 2:02pm On Jun 05, 2017

New prime minister of Ireland is a 38 year old Medical Doctor,Leo Varadkar.

Phones › Re: MTN To Acquire DSTV And Gotv by fostermd(m): 11:56pm On May 20, 2017

This will lead to monopoly ,no competition and uncontrollable price increases !The appropriate regulatory authority should not approve this acquisition.
Nigerian masses will suffer on the long run,it's amazing that many cannot understand the implication.This is the same scenario where the authorise in the states do not want Rupert Murdoch to acquire Sky cable.

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Education › Re: Secondary School Where Students Sit On The Floor For Classes In Lagos (Photos) by fostermd(m): 6:10pm On May 18, 2017

lakesider:
Laptop journalism !!!!
Do your research well .
I am not a supporter of Government .
But a mordern school has been built , the student are only yet to be moved to the new school

Good development.

Politics › Re: El-rufai Visits Victims Of Kerawa Road Fire Incident - Pictures by fostermd(m): 4:50pm On May 18, 2017

I pray they survive.Its a very inappropriate setting to manage extensive burns.We need well equipped Burns Unit that is sterile and mechanism that filters the air to prevent infection.Wound care is very paramount and monitoring the vital signs,renal function and prevention of sepsis.Anyone can be a victim of fire incident anywhere in the world.

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Education › Re: Secondary School Where Students Sit On The Floor For Classes In Lagos (Photos) by fostermd(m): 4:32pm On May 18, 2017

That is the secondary school I attended 1983 to 1988 (Eric Moore High School,Eric Moore road,off Bode Thomas,opposite the Eric Moore high rise buildings)before proceeding to Medical school.Its was a very good school then founded in 1980, one of the first batches of schools created by Governor Lateef Jakande.i remember vividly the classroom block in this picture used to be form two because we developed the improvised basketball court between that block and class 3 block.
If the Government permits,I could provide a befitting classroom block to the school.My set was the third from the commencement of the school.Its so sad to see it in this shape!

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Politics › Re: Zannah Mustapha Who Set 82 Chibok Girls Free by fostermd(m): 4:07pm On May 18, 2017

Viccur:
You mean to tell me that those girls were released just like that uhh? All i know is no smoke without fire

They were actually released in exchange for some Boko Haram commanders held by the Government.The release was facilitated by Swiss Government over a long period of negotiation.The involvement of the Swiiss Government should at least indicate legitimacy of the process.
In fact,it's been reported that the released BH commanders are already threatening to cause havoc!

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Christianity Etc › Re: Man With Anal Cancer Healed By TB Joshua's Prayer (Viewers' Discretion) by fostermd(m): 8:43pm On May 14, 2017

Rectal Prolapse .Treated simply by gently pushing it in!Its not even a very large one,it may be cause by chronic diarrhoea.It is certainly NOT anal cancer.please be guided.This does not rule out that miracles or unexplained healing take place.

Health › Re: Nigerian Surgeon Removes Lady's Ovary Instead Of Her Appendix by fostermd(m): 8:02pm On May 13, 2017

He should be able to distinguish the appendix appropriately at the junction of ileum and colon,moreover the ovary is more closely related to the end of the fallopian tubes which are conspicuously different from the bowel.General Medical Council is very strict here hence his name was struck off the register.

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Health › Re: Baby Girl Gets Facial Scar After A Surgery Was Carried Out on Her by fostermd(m): 1:51pm On May 08, 2017

The face is highly vascularised hence the healing would improve and the scar will markedly resolve except if the body is prone to keloid.We do not understand why the doctor used a long incision,he probably used the wrong suture material for closing up a facial incision.Poor surgical technique may be the reason.The outcome should be better.

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Properties › Re: Please Who Has Bought A House From Lagos State HOMS? Share Your Experience by fostermd(m): 6:17pm On Apr 21, 2017

olufunkereal:
Hi. I'm a real estate consultant. My passion is in helping people not fall into the hands of scammers.

This is the first time I'm hearing of the homes. Are they online? Is it owned by Lagos state or a private developer? Inbox me their online detail, let me verify for you. Its free don't worry. Text me on 09077395338

This program has been on since Fashola's administration and you don't know about it and you are a real estate consultant!
I live abroad and have been following it,I couldn't key into it due the the very long list of documents required which I may not be able to get since I reside abroad.

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Crime › Re: Armed Robbers Blow Up Bullion Van Loaded With Cash In Johannesburg (Pics, Video by fostermd(m): 10:48am On Apr 07, 2017

alexialin:
For your mind, abi ?
Hustle is real

Mehn odikwa serious

Why do some people refuse to learn and hold onto their narrow minded thinking.At least if you don't have opportunity to travel widely,the Internet has made it quite easy to get knowledge and improve yourself..

Crime › Re: Armed Robbers Blow Up Bullion Van Loaded With Cash In Johannesburg (Pics, Video by fostermd(m): 10:46am On Apr 07, 2017

rozayx5:
well a driver ran with azl zenith van once
without being caught

I don't live in Nigeria.If a bullion van driver runs away with the van here it will be a waste of time as he can't access the money.When he breaks or opens by any means the safes containing the money,the cash get damaged by dye which is released and stains all the cash!

Crime › Re: Armed Robbers Blow Up Bullion Van Loaded With Cash In Johannesburg (Pics, Video by fostermd(m): 10:24am On Apr 07, 2017

koolcat:
what's the point dying the mula wen they knw it will be useles to either of them And what's the gain hidding the country? Am not understanding oooo.

The cash becomes useless to the robbers and in fact it can help in apprehending them as they may become stained by the dye which is not easily washed.
Concerning the money, new batches of currency with the same number will be printed to replace the damaged ones so there is no significant loss apart from cost of printing new cash to replace the damaged ones.Since it's a known fact in the country,robbers do not bother robbing bullion vans

Crime › Re: Armed Robbers Blow Up Bullion Van Loaded With Cash In Johannesburg (Pics, Video by fostermd(m): 10:00am On Apr 07, 2017

koolcat:
Sorry o buh which country actually?

It not important telling you the country but it's the fact,I have lived here for 15 years as a physician and I thought this should be a forum for people to learn and exchange genuine ideas.Robbers have pulled out whole ATM machines several years ago but that has stopped since the dye mechanism have been installed in the ATM hence waste of time if stolen as the cash will be stained and rendered useless.

Crime › Re: Armed Robbers Blow Up Bullion Van Loaded With Cash In Johannesburg (Pics, Video by fostermd(m): 9:55am On Apr 07, 2017

Archaa:
dye is installed on ATM machines and not bullion van
.

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I am a medical doctor ,live and practice in one of the European countries for 15 years now and I know my fact .I contribute on this forum based on the fact I have,dye is isntalled in the safes that are in bullion vans,in fact the is a button the driver of the bullion van can press that releases the dye as soon as the driver notices threat of immediate robbery.Get your facts before commenting.If you read my comment properly you will realise I said when the safe is opened by authorised person meaning the dye is the the safes.
Cash is put in safes here before loading on to the bullion van!

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Crime › Re: Armed Robbers Blow Up Bullion Van Loaded With Cash In Johannesburg (Pics, Video by fostermd(m): 9:20am On Apr 07, 2017

Robbing a bullion van in the country where I live is a waste of time because there is a built in device that releases a unique dye which stains all the cash rendering it useless.It occurs when the safes are opened by unauthorised personnel or when the vehicle is hijacked.This is widely known in the country so no body bother wasting their time to rob bullion vans.

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Health › Re: Lagos Investigates Portuguese Wife’s Death After Childbirth In Hospital (photo) by fostermd(m): 10:24am On Apr 05, 2017

Pennywise:
@fostermd thank you for taking me on in respect of this Medical Art Centre incident. I scan-read most topics not paying attention to a whole lot but I have gone back to read the hospital press statement and defence in this Unfortunate incident and I can't help but conclude that it was an unmitigated disaster.

Clearly it's a new hospital with young consultants

They attempted to hide their incompetence under consultant and international nurse toga. This is 2017. U take responsibility for your action not title.

Infact they called consultant so many times it almost made me puke. Another infantile peculiarity with Nigerian medicine.

Worst of all it is implied that the husband massaging the wife's abdomen after surgery caused the bleeding. For a dedicated client who almost opened the clinic with the founder this is an outrage and a stab in the back.

When lies are told about Nigerian victims of doctor's incompetence and hinged on illiteracy and tribal practices of the victim it often gains traction, but this is an educated white man. In any case massaging a uterus even after surgery will cause contraction and stop bleeding. Drugs are routinely given for this purpose after surgery.

The autopsy result, death from retro uterine hematoma is curious and need to be revisited.

The press statement again reflects inexperience on the part of Clinic operators. They should maintain complete silence and wait for time to heal. Any defence at this time will simply exercebate their plight. It's a new clinic with young doctors and a lot of prospects. You gain nothing by starting a fight in your own party just to prove you are strong.

I mentioned poor index of suspicion with regard to diagnosis on the part of the doctors in my last post.The diagnosis of DIC is quite straightforward clinically and doesn't necessarily require laboratory test to decide.They ought to have given Fwb(availability ) immediately instead of taking her to theatre the second time given the history of bleeding from multiple sites.

It was a nice chat and hope that Continuing Professional Development ( CPD) is mandated by MDCN before renewal of annual practicing licence of doctors in Nigeria.
Best wishes colleague.

Health › Re: Lagos Investigates Portuguese Wife’s Death After Childbirth In Hospital (photo) by fostermd(m): 8:01pm On Apr 04, 2017*

Pennywise:
Diagnosis in this case is not in doubt very clear. DIC possibly triggered by massive intraoperative bleeding from poor technique and experience 6 units of fresh whole blood could have stopped this disaster. Maybe 8 . More is hardly ever necessary. Relations and paid donors are always ready and willing to donate. We do quite well without ffp even though the amount of money charged this patient should make all options available at finger tip. Patient and family deserved better.

Can you recall that at the early stage of DIC ,extensive clotting of the small vessels lead to multi organ failure before the platelets are used up and bleeding from multiple orifices occurs.The multi organ failure cannot be treated in Nigeria.Most hospitals do not have well equipped ICU,do not have life support or ventilators and trained Internist.
In addition,whole blood transfusion is not the appropriate replacement in DIC,what is needed are the components of blood that will stop the bleeding.Whole blood transfusion with high risk of incompartbilities causing transfusion reaction is implicated in the aetiology of DIC.Do you wonder why we are not able to treat many of the blood disorders,haemoglobinopathies and blood cancers in Nigeria?

I maintain extensive contact with doctors and colleagues who are consultants in Nigeria now and I listen to their frustrations.The underdevelopment witnessed in every sector of Nigeria is worst with Healthcare due to the fact that healthcare is expensive.Do you know how many Nigerians die from bloodl loss and hypovolemic shock following Road accidents and trauma?

The hospital may however have failed if the index of suspicion of the diagnosis was poor by the team managing her.Inadequate critical care facilities is the order in our healthcare system.

This incident is a failure of the healthcare system.Its the reason I relocated abroad since 2005 to have a fulfilling practice in Europe.

Health › Re: Lagos Investigates Portuguese Wife’s Death After Childbirth In Hospital (photo) by fostermd(m): 6:50pm On Apr 04, 2017

Pennywise:
I don't know the kind of exposure you have had but no one should die from DIC following CS in today's Nigeria. This was an elective surgery for christ sake. These doctors could have done so much more.

I know nothing about this practice but they should have a reasonably good background to command that kind of fee for an ordinary CS. It is obvious that whatever internal controls they have failed miserably. And for this they should be remorseful and not be seen to be exchanging words with an aggrieved husband.

Death of a mother following delivery is always extremely painful both to family and care givers. Sometimes for the doctor it's a career defining experience. I hope the doctor will learn from this and make sure it never happens again. It's a collective indictment to medical practice in Nigeria.

I practice medicine UK in the past 12 years and 6 years before relocating,I still monitor the state of healthcare in Nigeria.DIC cannot be prevented as such but the management is where there is deficiency in Nigeria.The appropriate blood products/ fraction (Platelets) that is needed to stop the bleeding is not readily available.Whole blood transfusion is not enough to treat DIC ,most hospitals in naija do not even have adequate blood when needed let alone the various components of blood that are needed to treat specific blood disorders.How many laboratories have the capacity to seperate the component of blood.Healcare is practically non existent in Nigeria,that is the reason 1.5billion dollars is spent by Nigerians on health tourism annually to India,South Africa,U.K.,US and Recently Dubai.

Health › Re: Lagos Investigates Portuguese Wife’s Death After Childbirth In Hospital (photo) by fostermd(m): 10:38am On Apr 04, 2017*

This lady died as a result of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation(DIC). it's a very fatal complication of Caesaerean section especially when the pregnancy is post dated.It presents as uncontrollable bleeding from all the orifices in the body.
Treatment is almost impossible in Nigeria at the moment (clotting factors and platelets have been consumed leading to bleeding)because there is failure of the clotting system as soon as DIC cascade is set up no matter the amount of blood transfusion the patient gets.it result from post partum haemorrhage or amniotic fluid embolism (following Caesarean section)
The history in this case indicated bleeding from different part of the body and despite the blood transfusion she did not survive.
May God comfort her family.

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