20:28 31st August 2017 | Acute Disease

WHO Cholera Hepatitis E Nigerian Ministry of Health Liver inflammation

A red alert has been raised, by the World Health Organization (WHO), to spread awareness of the acute cases of cholera and hepatitis E in Nigeria. This after the Nigerian Ministry of Health notified the WHO, on 18 June 2017, of a wave of hepatitis E located in the north-east region of the country.

What is Cholera and How is it Transmitted?

Cholera is an infectious and often fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine, typically...

04:15 31st August 2017 | Staff Training

Bridge Clinic Clinical Team International Partners IVF Centres Prof.Zech Bregenz Austria Training Experience Europe High Standard IVF Treatment Nigeria Top-Tiered Clinic Reproductive Medicine International Standards Quality Service Quality Management

Bridge Clinic recently sent their clinical team to visit the headquarters of our international partner, IVF Centres Prof. Zech in Bregenz, Austria. As always, the training experience was invaluable. We send our staff to train at these centres in Europe so they can continue to develop and deliver the highest standard IVF treatment in Nigeria.

The IVF Centres Prof. Zech: Overview

The IVF Centres Prof. Zech are private clinics in Eur...

03:45 31st August 2017 | Weight Management

Natural Conception Life Style Management Assisted Reproductive Technology Weight Management Hormonal Imbalance BMI

Weight management seems like a minor factor to consider, but it can affect natural conception.

In this day and age, infertility – both female and male factor – affects many couples. However, some challenges are easier to overcome than others.

Ideally, one would like to improve a couple’s chances of conceiving naturally, by providing lifestyle management advice and guidance, before turning to assisted reproductive technology.

Wei...

10:25 30th August 2017 | Male Challenges

Male Factor Infertility Reproductive Organs Semen Sperm Therein Fatherhood Stigma Fertility Specialists Primary Medical Care Advanced Medical Care Myths of Infertility Specialist Care Treatments Assisted Reproductive Procedure IUI IVF ICSI IMSI

When talking about fertility challenges, we are referring to couples who have trouble conceiving or sustaining a pregnancy. Fortunately, there are tests to determine fertility status and treatments to overcome infertility challenges. Even though these challenges are often attributed to women, both partners can face challenges or infertility can solely be due to male factors.

What is Male Factor Infertility?

In a nutshell, it refer...

19:26 25th July 2017 | Health Concerns

Primary HealthCare Provider Assessed Health Recommended Treatment Quality HealthCare Qualified Professionals

A primary healthcare provider is your first ‘stop’ to address any health concerns. Health is assessed, treatment is recommended and referrals are provided if necessary. Receiving quality primary healthcare is important. Whether the goal is to restore your health or manage an illness, you should choose the right primary healthcare provider.

How to Choose A Primary Healthcare Provider

Providers have unique approaches when it comes t...

02:08 25th July 2017 | European Union Tissues And Cells Directives (Introduction)

EUTCD Tissues Cells Medical Sciences Technical Directives Assisted Reproduction Technologies

The handling of human tissues and cells, in any capacity, requires strict regulation, especially if intended for human application. Therefore, it is crucial that certain standards of quality and safety are in place when it comes to:

A world without these standards in place is almost unimaginable. ESPECIALLY wit...

08:45 24th July 2017 | Medical Innovations

Information Distribution Latest Innovation Medical Breakthroughs Epidemics Pandemics Measles Outbreaks Vaccination WHO Prediabetes Screening HIV Drugs Resistance Failed Therapy Drug Resistance Virus Drowned Toddler Brain Damage

In the era of mass travel and mass media, the growing amount of frequent travellers and distribution of information is incredible. We are more aware than ever of world news, including the latest innovations and medical breakthroughs as well as threatening epidemics and pandemics.

When dangerous diseases cross borders or oceans even more awareness should be created, but good news should be shared too. This blog post will give an overvi...

08:11 24th July 2017 | Bioprosthetic Ovaries

Hormone Production Ovaries 3D Printed Scaffold Matured Egg Cells Adult Cancer Treatments

A three-dimensional object is the result of additive processes. Essentially, successive layers of material are laid down (3D-printed) until the object has been completed.

Recently, Northwestern University researchers used 3D-printing to create pieces of bioprosthetic ovaries for mice. The goal was to boost hormone production and restore fertility – and it worked. The ‘design’ or ‘skeleton of a regular ovary was referenced in the creat...

02:58 6th June 2017 | AUGMENT

Female Fertility DNA IVF Egg Freezing Successful Pregnancy Chemotherapy PGD PGS Chromosomal Abnormalities MitoChondria Baby's Health

What if we told you that there’s a treatment, called AUGMENT℠, that would allow more mature females to have their eggs re-energised ? What does that even mean? Let’s start from the beginning...

When it comes to female fertility, the ability to conceive starts decreasing at age 32. Then, from age 37 onwards, it gets even harder. Why is this? Well, as women age, their supply of eggs start to dwindle, but that’s not all. The remaining ...

15:33 4th June 2017 | Life Style Changes

Chronic illness Chronic Disease Staying Healthy Life Style Change Regular Check Up Doctor's Appointment

When a person is diagnosed with a chronic illness, it’s important to go for checkups and make lifestyle changes. Building a relationship with your doctor will help you stay as healthy as possible, for as long as possible, so that you can have the best quality of life while managing your condition.

What is a Chronic Illness?

Chronic illnesses or diseases are long-term medical conditions that often gradually progress with time in sc...