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Anonylander:
I'm AC as well. Always feeling cool lmao. Good to see this on fp. Hope to see a thread on rhesus incompatibilities on fp soon as it seems like people are beginning to forget about that one as well.
C separates better/clearly from A on the cellulose acetate electrophoresis thingy

This is sooo true

Pinkieblue:
Please what channel and time is the program aired??

live on hiptv now

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Okiemute 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5... everything

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A kidney stone , also known as a renal calculus or nephrolith , is a solid piece of material which is formed in the kidneys from minerals in urine . Kidney stones typically leave the body in the urine stream, and a small stone may pass without causing symptoms.

If stones grow to sufficient size (usually at least 3 millimeters (0.1 in)) they can cause blockage of the ureter . This leads to pain, most commonly beginning in the flank or lower back and often radiating to the groin . This pain is often known as renal colic and typically comes in waves lasting 20 to 60 minutes.

Other associated symptoms include: nausea , vomiting , fever , blood in the urine , pus in the urine , and painful urination . Blockage of the ureter can cause decreased kidney function and dilation of the kidney .

Diet can have a profound influence on the development of kidney stones. Preventive strategies include some combination of dietary modifications and medications with the goal of reducing the excretory load of calculogenic compounds on the kidneys.


Current dietary recommendations to minimize the formation of kidney stones include:

Increasing total fluid intake to more than two liters per day of urine output.

Increasing citric acid intake; lemon/lime juice is the richest natural source.

Moderate calcium intake

Limiting sodium intake (salt)

Avoidance of large doses of supplemental vitamin C

Limiting animal protein intake to no more than two meals daily (an association between animal protein consumption and recurrence of kidney stones has been shown in men.

Limiting consumption of cola soft drinks, which contain phosphoric acid, to less than one liter of soft drink per week.

Maintenance of dilute urine by means of vigorous fluid therapy is beneficial in all forms of nephrolithiasis, so increasing urine volume is a key principle for the prevention of kidney stones. Fluid intake should be sufficient to maintain a urine output of at least 2 litres (68 US fl oz ) per day. A high fluid intake has been associated with a 40% reduction in recurrence risk.

https://meldeezyne./2016/03/17/dietary-recommendations-to-minimize-the-formation-of-kidney-stones-nephrolithiasis/

Wake up call

nobletitus:
Abeg i no understand OP,aw will usin of straw to drink will cause flatus

while using straw, you tend to swallow/suck in air into your gastrointestinal tract

greenhulk:
What's the difference between pin and password op.

pin contains numbers, password must contain at least a letter

Excessive flatulence has two harmless causes: Eating foods that make you pass gas and swallowing air . However, excessive gas and bloating can be one of the signs of colon cancer .



Question: When should I worry about passing too much gas?

It’s embarrassing to admit, but I pass gas up to 20 times per day, sometimes. Is this normal or is it a sign of something?Thanks to urban slang, there are over dozens of ways to say “pass gas” including flatulence , fart, toot, break wind, and the all-time most colorful phrase, “cut the cheese”. Regardless of what name you give your emissions, most healthy people release gas throughout the day – the average is between 14 and 23 times per day



Answer:

How Much is Too Much?

Your doctor might encourage you to count the number of times you pass gas daily, as well as start a food and drink journal to try and find the root cause of the excess gas. Anything over 23 toots per day is considered more than is normal, but still may not warrant concern or panic.

Does the Smell Mean Anything?

Actually, the smell of your gas depends on the food that you eat and is a result of the gases made in your small intestine and colon during digestion. A foul smell doesn’t mean anything, per say, except for a possibility of more embarrassment when passing gas happens at an inopportune time. The general consensus is that animal proteins, such as eggs or meat, cause more foul-smelling gas, whereas soluble fiber (like that found in fruits and vegetables) can cause gas, but it won’t smell as bad.

Gas Making Conditions

Although excessive flatulence is one of the symptoms of colon cancer, that is usually not the culprit in otherwise healthy adults. The majority of adults may simply be more cognizant of passing gas, eat foods that cause it, or they may subconsciously be doing things that add to their gas, such as chewing gum or using straws to drink.

Some other causes for excess gas include:

Irritable bowel syndrome

Lactose intolerance

Malabsorption problems

Stomach illness (such as food poisoning)



Foods that Cause Flatulence

Most people know what foods will upset their stomach and cause them to bloat or pass gas. For instance, the cruciferous vegetables, like cauliflower and broccoli, are common gas-causing culprits for many people. Excessive carbohydrate intake – including pasta and bread — can also cause extra gas. Some other flatulence-forming foods include:

Lentils and beans

Cabbage

Dairy (especially if you are lactose intolerant)

Brussels sprouts

Alcohol (especially beer)

Onions

Whole grains



What Can I Do About It?

Most importantly, if your gas, bloating and flatulence are uncomfortable or concern you, you need to discuss these symptoms with your doctor. He or she can help discern if the cause is something serious, such as cancer, especially if it is paired with other symptoms of the disease, like weight loss, rectal bleeding or a change in bowel habits.

If your doctor gives you the green light that you’re disease-free and sends you home with a new prescription for anti-gas medications, such as simethicone, there are some things you can do to help with the flatulence including:

Slowly introduce more insoluble fiber into your diet (think bran and edible vegetable peels)
Limit your consumption of carbohydrates, such as pasta or corn
Drink plenty of fresh water daily
Do not use straws when you drink
Avoid carbonated beverages
Exercise daily, if it’s safe for you to do so
Stop chewing gum
Slow down and enjoy each meal – don’t gulp it down

Although some of these things primarily cause burping, or releasing gas through your mouth, if the air make
s it past your stomach it will be released sooner or later as a toot.



American Cancer Society. (2006). American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer . Clifton Fields, NE: American Cancer Society.
National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse. (n.d.). Gas in the Digestive Tract. Accessed October 21, 2012.
Walker, A. & V

https://meldeezyne./2015/12/20/when-should-i-worry-about-passing-too-much-gas/

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Very kind of you. Pls contact the organization by visiting their websites as in the post. God bless you

A Sickle Cell Graduate Patient Needs Our Help

Sickle cell nightmare, what you can do to help?
In my 50 years of living with sickle cell anaemia disorder, I have come across very heart wrenching stories. I am sure some of you have more sorry tales to tell about relatives of friends who suffer from the terrible condition. The case of Abiodun Abidemi Bakare below is one of such heart-wrenching cases that prompt this post in the first place.

Biodun was born with the sickle cell Anemia. The young man’s condition deteriorated after he wrapped up his final exams in the Olabisi Onabanjo University. He has lost all of the muscle functions in his lower body and the pain he goes through daily is better imagined than described.Abiodun urgently needs Hips and Knee replacement surgery.We hope to send him abroad for the replacement surgeries as soon as he is done with physiotherapy. Today his life hangs in the balance. He had to miss the compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on account of his illness.
There are thousands of people with sickle cell like Biodun, some of them
going through worse situations that our organization caters for. We need your help to be able to continue in providing help for the special kind of people.


ABOUT ME AND MY ORGANISATION
My name is Toyin Adesola. I have been living with Sickle Cell for the past 50 years.
According to statistics, an estimated 200, 000 infants in Africa are born with Sickle Cell Disorder every year. Nigeria accounts for three quarters of these births. Today, about 5.2 million Nigerians suffer from the condition. I am one of them. Still, I count myself lucky because I’ve been fortunate enough to have family & friends that are very supportive and financially capable to help me through the trauma. Having lived with Sickle Cell for 50 years I understand the challenges of dealing with it.
But that’s just me. There are millions of Nigerians out there who are not so lucky.
So many people with Sickle Cell have lost their lives unnecessarily because they lacked the necessary financial and moral support. Others have suffered from social stigma not only from the general public but even from their family members.That’s why we started Sickle Cell Advocacy and Management Initiative.
We are a non-profit organization setup to give support and succour to people living with Sickle Cell. Since its inception in 2008, Sickle Cell Advocacy has touched the lives of sickle cell sufferers around the country through the monthly Medical Outreaches where we provide free medical consultation and free drugs
to underprivileged children and adults with sickle cell thereby assisting in managing their health. We also organize a special event called “Touch a Cell Dance-a-Thon” where we go to schools and we try to educate the students about their genotype and sickle cell in general.
Sickle Cell Advocacy’s work also includes providing social support to people living with sickle cell. Our response to social stigmatization is to step in by providing support through a number of ways like paying for school fees, house rents, amongst others for Sickle Cell Sufferers. We have also empowered people with Sickle Cell through vocational trainings and provision of equipment to enable them starts their own businesses.
I have had tremendous support from some well-meaning Nigerians like Folusho Philips, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Philips Consulting, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, MrAyodeji Jeremiah, Editor, Timeless Magazine, my dear sister, FolukeOgunbekun, Theresa Ileka, Fela Bank Olemoh, Linda Ikeji, Yinka Davies,IdowuAimola,SamuelOlatunji of http://www. iCampusng.com, Tope Jemerigbe,MD of DKK and Associates, who is a mother of a seven year old child living with sickle cell and a host of others. But there’s only so much we can do. The challenge remains enormous.


WE NEED YOUR N500
That’s why we need your N500 for the N500 by 1m campaign. The N500 by 1m campaign is an initiative set up to encourage 1m Nigerians to donate N500 or more. Sickle Cell Advocacy aims to provide urgently needed medication, life-saving surgeries as well as counseling and public awareness programs through the monies we generate from the campaign. With your kind donations, we will be able to provide even more support to improve the lives of those living with sickle cell in the country. Sickle Cell is no longer a death sentence, with proper care and management they can live a well fulfilled and purposeful life, just like I have
So what is N500 worth to you?
It could be the difference between improving the quality of life for people with sickle cell,or allowing them waste away in agonizing pain.
Why not join other Nigerians and I in this fight against sickle cell Anemia?
Please send in your N500 or more to either of these accounts.
GTBank: Sickle Cell Advocacy &Mgt Initiative Account 0008294592,
EcoBank: Sickle Cell Advocacy &Mgt Initiative Account 0052126735
Or through our online portal via our website

For more information visit the SAMI website at http://www.sicklecelladvocacy.organd join the conversation on our social media platforms; Twitter: @samiupdate, http://www.facebook.com/touchcelland on Youtube: SAMITVNG with the hashtags #500by1m or #WhatcanyoudowithN500?

http://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2015/11/a-sickle-cell-graduate-patient-needs.html

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Yuvraj is Menka's brother's son
Chai! Upon all their gragra...kajri is finished

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Genotype Compatibility Remarks

AA AA Can Marry AS AS Not to Marry
AA AS Can Marry AS SS Not to Marry
SS AA Can Marry SS SS Not to Marry
AA SC Can Marry AS SC Not to Marry
AA AC Can Marry SC SC Not to Marry
AA CC Can Marry
AC SC Not to Marry
AC AC Can Marry
AS AC Not to Marry

Three major groups of genotype are: AA (Normal); AS (Carrier), SS (Sickler). Others include SC AND CC.

The blood is made of various cells suspended in plasma. The red blood cells is our major focus here since they contain within them hemoglobin, a substance which helps in the transport of oxygen to the tissues.(https://meldeezyne./2015/10/21/genotype-compatibilities-sc-ac-what-you-need-to-know/ for comprehensive details)

ABNORMAL
Hemoglobinopathy is a genetic disorder caused by abnormal polypeptide chains of hemoglobin.
Some of the hemoglobinopathies are:

1. Hemoglobin S: It is found in sickle cell anemia. In this, the alpha chains are normal and beta chains are abnormal. The sickle-cell disease occurs when the sixth amino acid, glutamate, is replaced by valine to change its structure and function. Valine is hydrophobic, causing the hemoglobin to collapse on itself occasionally. When enough hemoglobin collapses on itself the red blood cells become sickle-shaped.

2. Hemoglobin C: is an abnormal hemoglobin in which substitution of a glutamic acid residue with a lysine residue at the 6th position of the β-globin chain has occurred. It reduces the normal plasticity of host erythrocytes causing a hemoglobinopathy.
In those who are heterozygous for the mutation, about 28–44% of total hemoglobin (Hb) is HbC, and no anemia develops. In homozygotes (i.e. CC), nearly all Hb is in the HbC form, resulting in mild hemolytic anemia.
People with hemoglobin C (carriers) do not have Hemoglobin C disease or sickle cell disease and cannot develop these diseases later in life.
They can pass the trait to their offspring: Individuals who carry the hemoglobin C trait can have a child with Hemoglobin C disease or Hemoglobin SC disease. Hemoglobin C disease IS NOT a form of sickle cell disease. It is present at birth, though some cases may not be diagnosed until adulthood. People with hemoglobin C disease can expect to lead a normal life.

3. Hemoglobin SC disease is a hemoglobinopathy that causes symptoms similar to those of sickle cell disease, but milder.
Because 10% of blacks carry the Hb S trait, the heterozygous SC combination is more common than homozygous Hb C disease. The anemia in Hb SC disease is milder than the anemia in sickle cell disease; some patients even have normal Hb levels. Most symptoms are those of sickle cell disease, but symptoms are usually less frequent and less severe. However, gross hematuria, retinal hemorrhages, and aseptic necrosis of the femoral head are common.
Hb SC disease is suspected in patients whose clinical features suggest sickle cell disease or whose RBCs demonstrate sickling. Stained blood smears show target cells and a rare sickle cell. Sickling is identified in a sickling preparation, and Hb electrophoresis establishes the diagnosis. Treatment can be similar to that of sickle cell disease but is determined by severity of symptoms.

4. Hemoglobin AC: Hemoglobin C trait results when the gene for hemoglobin C is inherited from one parent and the gene for hemoglobin A from the other. This carrier state does not usually result in health problems, although there may be a slightly low Mean Corpuscular Volume and target cells.

5. Hemoglobin E: Here also the beta chains are abnormal. It is present in people with hemoglobin E disease which is also characterized by mild hemolytic anemia and splenomegaly.

6. Hemoglobin M: It is the abnormal hemoglobin present in the form of methemoglobin. It occurs due to mutation of genes of both in alpha and beta chains resulting in abnormal replacement of amino acids. It is present in babies affected by hemoglobin M disease or blue baby syndrome. It is an inherited disease characterized by methemoglobinemia.

Pelummy:
very very classy lady

I'm soooooo in agreement with this

According to an assessment carried out at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria where children were screened for malaria parasitemia -falciparum malaria, blood group, hemoglobin genotypes…

Children with genotype AA (92.3%) were more susceptible to Malaria Parasite than AS (5.1%) and SS (2.6%)



Did you know that being a sickle cell carrier (AS) confers some protection against malaria parasite? Well, this is how:

The Malaria Parasite (M.P) has a complex lifecycle and spends part of it in the Red blood cells. In a carrier, the presence of M.P causes the Red blood cell with defective hemoglobin to rupture prematurely making the plasmodium parasite unable to reproduce. During the peripheral blood stage of replication, malaria parasite have a high rate of oxygen consumption and ingests large amounts of hemoglobin.


Further, the polymerization of hemoglobin affects the ability of the parasite to digest it in the first place. Therefore, in areas where malaria is a problem, people’s chances of survival actually increase if they carry sickle cell trait.

Defective hemoglobin(AS) red blood cells adhere to the parasitized red cells much less readily than do the normal red cells(AA)

Abnormal hemoglobin forms can be detected on hemoglobin electrophoresis, a form of gel electrophoresis on which the various types of hemoglobin move at varying speeds. Sickle-cell hemoglobin (HbS) with sickling (HbSC) – the two most common forms – can be identified from there.

Malaria Chemoprophylaxis

The protective effect of sickle-cell trait does NOT apply to people with sickle cell disease-SS (the sufferers) in fact they are more vulnerable to malaria, since the most common cause of painful crises in malarial countries is infection with malaria. It has therefore been recommended that people with sickle-cell disease living in malarial countries should receive anti-malarial chemoprophylaxis for life.

https://meldeezyne./2015/10/19/why-people-with-the-hemoglobin-genotype-aa-are-more-prone-to-malaria/

Indeed we're made of clay

@jideissa, thanks. Mine's tomorrow

jideissa:
yes.we did oral interview.arts and social science education.we did it immediately after d exams

how was it?

jideissa:
calculator is not allowed.infact the written was theory and no calculation.we even did oral interview.i mean arts and social science education,after d exams

Oral? like seriously

Knock knock, anyone writing hematology and blood transfusion in d house?

Good to know

Great

Five Signs That Your Body Lacks Water

Almost two thirds of our body is water, and the body needs this amount in order to function normally. When the amount of water falls below the average our body dehydrates. The main sign of lack of water is thirst. But we shouldn’t drink water only when we feel thirsty but during the whole day. Among thirst there are some other signs that indicate dehydration, some of them being:

-Fatigue
People very often when feeling tired tend to drink coffee drink or some other caffeine drink .They think that by drinking this will feel less sleepy and tired. What they don’t know is that drinking water will help them much more than caffeine. And drinking water in the morning will awake the liver and the digestive tract.

-Dry skin
This isn’t something new, we all know that people who have dry skin lack water. Instead of using lotions for dry skin you should drink more water which will improve blood circulation and will make your skin look better.

-Sunken eyes
If the skin around your eyes is black-ringed and your eyes are without shine, then your body is definitely dehydrated. When a person suffers from dehydration, her skin loses its elasticity and it becomes dry too. The skin under the eyes is very thin and it becomes very transparent when a person is dehydrated making the circles under the eyes more prominent. Several factors like excessive sweating from heat exhaustion, diarrhea, stomach illness, fever, exercise and use of alcohol can exacerbate this effect. This is why activities like partying and sickness is related with dark circles and sunken eyelids. In order to solve this problem, the technique is to drink more water every day which is essential for the moisture glands and the production of tears and the dark skin will disappear.

-Constipation
Constipation is a medical condition which causes people to have difficulty getting rid of solid waste from their body. With drinking enough water every day you will not have to face problems like this.

-Headache and dizziness
When we don’t drink water our blood pressure may be really low which will result with headache and dizziness. If you notice these two signs immediately drink clean water and do not substitute it with some other drinks like carbonated juice.

https://meldeezyne./2015/05/06/five-signs-that-your-body-lacks-water/

In Johannesburg, South Africa A 36-year-old man has undergone the world’s first successful head transplant. The ground-breaking operation took a team of surgeons nineteen hours to complete and has allowed the patient to be cancer-free.


Paul Horner, who was diagnosed with bone cancer five years ago, was on the verge of death when he was approved for the controversial and possibly deadly operation.

Doctor Tom Downey, who was part of the South African team who carried out the operation, told CNN he is thrilled about the results.
“It’s a massive breakthrough,” Downey said. “We’ve proved that it can be done – we can give someone a brand new body that is just as good, or better, than their previous one. The success of this operation leads to infinite possibilities.”


Surgeons at Charlotte Maxexe Johannesburg Academic Hospital in Johannesburg carried out the operation in February but waited until they could confirm it was successful before they made any public statement.
Downey spoke to reporters about the complexity behind the first ever head transplant.

“This procedure is another excellent example of how medical research, technical know-how and patient-centered care can be combined in the quest to relieve human suffering.”
The operation was led by Professor Myron Danus and took place on February 10th of this year.

“Our goal is for Horner to be fully functional in two years and so far we are very pleased by his rapid recovery,” said Danus. “Before the operation, Horner’s body was riddled with cancer and he had less than a month to live. We were fortunate enough to find a donor body; a 21-year-old man who has been brain dead from a serious car accident that happened in 2012. The boys body worked just fine, but his brain was not functioning whatsoever, and there was absolutely no chance of recovery.” Danus continued, “We received approval from the young man’s parents to use their sons body to do the operation. They were extremely happy their son could save a life even in the vegetated state that he was in.”


Doctors say Horner has made an 85% recovery; walking, talking and doing the normal things a healthy individual does.
The Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, nicknamed Joburg Gen is an accredited general hospital in Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It has 1,088 beds. The hospital’s professional and support staff exceeds 4,000 people.
Even though Horner lives in the United States, the first-of-its-kind operation had to be done overseas in a location where the medical guidelines are not as strict.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_sCUM0PfOk&list=PL2_N4rJwc4-MoUeT70b1NnChJL4U5AxcN&index=2

Source http://www..ng/2015/04/07/oba-of-lagos-confesses-i-was-high-on-orijin/#sthash.NmiEKJTn.dpuf