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Much of reality is invisible to man

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 Most of physical reality is invisible to us, according to science. 95% of the cosmos may be forever beyond our ability to sense or detect it. Our eyes detect light within a narrow range of 380-770 nanometers, while our ears register sound between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. Beyond these limits, ultraviolet and infrared light remain invisible, and ultrasonic or infrasonic sounds go unheard. Yet, these unseen and unheard frequencies exist all around us, influencing nature and our bodies in ways we may not realize. From radio waves to deep-sea whale calls, countless signals move through the air and environment, unnoticed by human senses. Modern technology, like infrared cameras and ultrasonic sensors, helps bridge this sensory gap, revealing an unseen world filled with vital information. Still, what else might we be missing? For example, neutrinos are abundant subatomic particles that pass through almost everything — including our bodies — and only very rarely interact with matter. And we have...

Epilepsy is not caused by spiritual attacks!

 Epilepsy is not caused by spiritual attacks and is treatable with medications.  Say no to ignorance and misinformation.  Excerpts from my interview with Punch Newspapers published today. https://healthwise.punchng.com/epilepsy-not-caused-by-spiritual-attack-say-neurologists/ 

Women are less likely to get CPR when needed. Why?

Quite an important study finding with profound implications for women's health. I think the likely contributing factors to this need to be engaged transparently if a change is to be expected. Women's lives do matter. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/women-are-less-likely-to-receive-cpr-in-public-than-men-study-135402883.html?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-yahoonews&utm_content=later-38031263&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

Journey through schizophrenia

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In 1995, William Utermohlen, a UK artist, received a devastating diagnosis of dementia. Despite facing such difficult circumstances, Utermohlen decided to channel his condition into his artwork and began creating a series of self-portraits between 1995 and 2000. The comparison above shows an original self-portrait from 1967. Tragically, Utermohlen passed away in 2007. These paintings serve as poignant and accurate representations of the cognitive decline commonly associated with dementia. They have been utilized as educational material for medical students, providing a detailed insight into the changes in cognitive abilities that individuals with dementia may experience. ©HistoryVids

Mapping the stroke landscape in Enugu urban

 A recent publication from one of my mentors in the Neurology and Stroke Unit of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu.  Getting to map the stroke landscape in Enugu urban.   https://pagepress.org/medicine/acbr/article/view/206/227

Neuronal suicide as a step in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis

  Neuronal suicide is found to be implicated in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease, a common chronic degenerative brain disease. A lot of research is ongoing around this condition with potentials for new treatment options. It's notable that work on Alzheimer's disease in Nigeria and Africa lags behind global trends. We need to do more locally.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66816268

Latest article on prehospital stroke in Africa

Our new work is just published online (Epub ahead of print).  An often neglected area of stroke care in developing countries has more light thrown on it. Prehospital stroke care in Africa: The reality and potential solutions https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cns.14005#.Y2Etr7HjJik.twitter