Paul D'Major

SCIENCE TREATS THE DISEASE. WHO TREATS THE FEAR? Working in the lab, I see a whole lot of samples all the time. To me, a sample might be Lab Number 419, however that lab number can be the sample of a father, a daughter or a friend. Looking through the microscope and seeing cancerous cells, I know that in a no distant time, someone’s world is about to be rocked. More often than not, millions is spent on drugs to fight cancer cells, however little to nothing is spent on the mental health of the person carrying those cells: we forget the fact that its like a mental earthquake that's going on in the head of whoever is diagnosed of cancer. The body of the person may be looking OK but the mind is completely messed up when cancer comes into the picture. ​Think of it as you having sudden brake failure when you are driving on the express road. You are beyond terrified, panic attack shows up and you will be literally shaking. • ​The Oncologist is the mechanic trying to fix the brakes. • ​The MedLab Scientist is the one who ran the diagnostic to find out the brake fluid is empty. • ​The Psycho-oncologist is the person sitting in the passenger seat, helping you stay calm so you don't steer into a ditch while the repairs are happening. As a medical laboratory scientist, I've seen physical stress markers with cancer patients and they are usually depressed or overwhelmed by they condition; they skip their meals and medication and in adverse case, they lose the will to live. A peaceful, understanding and supportive mind will really go a long way in helping these patients in responding better to treatment. ​ If you know someone fighting cancer, don't just ask about their results, Ask about their peace. Resist the urge to say to them "Don't worry, you’ll be fine" as that statement will sound like you are dismissing their fear. Instead say: "I’m here with you in the fear, and we will take it one lab result at a time." ​Science treats the disease. Support treats the person. Let’s do both. ​ Do well to like and share this to you friends and loved ones. ​#PsychoOncology #CancerCare #MedLabScientist #PublicHealth #MindBodyHealth #NigeriaHealth #LagosAdvocate

Modern treatment has greatly improved life expectancy Treatments such as blood transfusions, iron-chelating medicines, and in some cases bone marrow or stem cell transplants have helped many people with thalassaemia live longer and healthier lives. Early diagnosis and regular medical care are very important for managing the condition effectively.

Many patients need regular blood transfusions People with severe beta thalassaemia often require lifelong blood transfusions to maintain healthy oxygen levels. However, repeated transfusions can lead to excess iron building up in the body, which may damage organs like the heart and liver if not treated properly.

@Dr_Chibuike_M But na cashew nuts sweet pas and its more expensive.

Groundnuts have a much higher protein content than cashew nuts. Groundnuts also contain more calories and more fiber than cashew nuts. Because of their higher protein and fiber content, groundnuts may be better for weight management than cashew nuts.

Severe thalassaemia can cause anaemia and fatigue. The body is unable produce enough healthy red blood cells, people with moderate or severe thalassaemia most time feel tired, weak, short of breath or dizzy. Children with severe forms may also grow more slowly than expected.

This is what it looks like when the Tibia and femur bone gets separated at the knee joint. This happens with very intense force from direct trauma or fall from height. Realignment of this dislocated knee can be very painful though.

This is an epidermoid cyst thats inflammed; its a non-cancerous and slow growing lump that develops under the skin. Upon infection, an abscess is formed which can be painful and when it rupture its contents are released and it usually smells really bad though.

The two main types of Thalassaemia are alpha thalassaemia and beta thalassaemia. The severity can be from very mild to life-threatening depending on how many genes are affected. Some people only carry the trait and may never feel sick, while others develop severe anaemia.

Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder that can be passed from parents to children through genes. This condition affects the body’s ability to make normal haemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in Red Blood Cells.

@MLSokoro Welcome to my world

Post quality content! post quality content!, now I posted quality contents X noticed mad traffic on my page they first knack me 3 days suspension, as if that’s not enough, I came out of the suspension dropped another banger tweet now they paused my monetization. Do these fellas want us to be posting “this or that” tweet everytime, or will you have this for breakfast? Like WTF does this app want ?

🎥🍿: The Good Doctor.

What you are seeing is a Tapeworm in the human intestine which is gotten from consumption of raw or undercooked beef, pork or fish which contains its larvae. Heavy infestation of this parasite can give symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, weight loss etc

BROKEN BLUEPRINT ​Today is World Thalassaemia Day. As a Haematology/Blood transfusion science major, I want to tell about a genetic condition that is perfectly disguised as Iron deficiency anaemia when that is not really the case.

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Ever since I found out what this tattoo actually means, I’ve never looked at people with it the same way again💀

@Vintage4real__ Reply guy can be stressful

I went from 100k impressions to 5mil impressions in 15 days, 95% was from replying, not posting. Stop tweeting into the void.

@Dr_Gbe1000 E don tey o😪😪

When last did you have 1K impressions, eenh celebrity?😂😂

@Mrchioba Crazy illnesses that we keep seeing these days though

🚨 ALARMING BREAKING NEWS For the first time in history, a deadly marine virus has jumped from the ocean straight into humans and it’s attacking our eyes. Scientists have confirmed: Covert Mortality Nodavirus (CMNV), the same virus that silently kills millions of shrimp and marine life, is now causing a terrifying new human eye disease. It triggers severe inflammation, skyrocketing eye pressure like aggressive glaucoma, and can steal your vision. #zoonotic #breaking

@Mrchioba Indeed it sure is

@Paul_themajor Knowledge is the key