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STUDYING MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE IN NIGERIA Medical laboratory   Medical laboratory science is one the most lucrative courses in Nigeria. Reliable statistics have shown that every year thousands of students are seeking admission into the university to study medical laboratory science often called med lab/medlabsci. There's no doubt that studying med lab sci in Nigeria is a profitable venture any undergraduate can undertake,but it is actually said that it is not mostly discussed by people how good the course is. In this post you will find out; Universities/schools offering med  lab sci How to become a medical laboratory scientist  Duration of study Work of a medical laboratory scientist  Career and job prospects Disciplines under medical laboratory science  Whether it's a professional course or not Salary of medical laboratory scientists  The question is; Who's a medical laboratory scientist? A medical laboratory scientist or medi...

difficult courses THE SIX (6) MOST DIFFICULT COURSES IN MEDICAL SCHOOL We all have different experiences with the various courses and subjects offered in med school while some medical students consider some medical school courses to be more difficult, some tend to find same courses to be easier to comprehend. So we cannot really come to a conclusion with regard to the most difficult course in med school. However based on some popular opinions and personal survey, I realized that medical students generally find some courses to be more difficult than the other, this does not necessarily mean that these other courses are walkover These 6(six) courses listed below are just considered to be more difficult compared to others. The six most difficult courses in med school This list is not just based on how difficult it is for students to understand,but also based on difficulty level of the professional exams in these courses and clinical Rotations. To make things fair the hardest course/subje...

  ANIMAL TISSUE The tissue found in animals have comparatively some different properties than the plant tissue. 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 Epithelial Tissue Connective Tissue Muscular Tissue Nervous Tissue 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 Epithelial tissues are the covering and protective tissues in the animal body. Epithelial tissue covers almost all organs and cavities within the body. Epithelial tissue also forms a barrier to keep different body systems separate. Epithelial tissue cells are closely packed (as shown in the image given above) and form a continuous layer. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲   Connective tissues are made up of the cells those are separated by non-living material, and known as an extracellular matrix. This matrix could be either liquid or rigid. Connective tissues are further divided as −              Fibrous connective tissue              Skeletal connectiv...

  COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT OF PROSTRATE CANCER  Before going into the treatment, it's important to know who treats prostate cancer. The main types of doctors who treat prostate cancer include:  Urologist: A surgeons who treat diseases of the urinary system and male reproductive system (including the prostate)  Radiation oncologist: A doctor who treats cancer with radiation therapy.  Medical oncologist: A doctor who treats cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy. Many other health specialists may be involved in prostate cancer care as well, including nurse practitioners, nurses, nutritionists, social workers, rehabilitation specialists, Pharmacists and other health professionals.According to the American cancer society, treatment options for prostate cancer includes: Active Surveillance: Active surveillance is often used to mean monitoring the cancer closely. Usually this includes a doctor visit with a prostate-specific antig...

 Alot of people wonder why they eat more cucumbers,does it add anything to my body or is it just to be eaten since it's edible. You'll find out why you should eat more of cucumbers 1. 95% water 2. Rich in Fibre 3. Rich in vitamin A, B and C 4. Helps in food digestion 5. Hydrates the body 6. Helps loose weight 7. Boosts immune system 8. Detoxifies the body 9. Gives the skin a healthy tone 10. Protects your heart. Now you've read why you should eat more of cucumbers. To find out how cucumbers does all these Click here Stay healthy! Eat right!