Links to recent publications and advocacy on neurosciences

1. Neurosurgeons hold seminar October 10 
(News/Healthy Living)

... Dr Biodun Ogungbo, said the seminar, which has been scheduled to hold in Abuja from October 10 to 15, 2011, would gather neurosurgeons from America, Europe and Africa. He said the seminar has an “ultimate ...

2. Why neck and spinal cord injury patients die in Nigeria 
(News/Healthy Living)

... in our hospitals in Nigeria. According to Dr. Biodun Ogungbo, a consultant neurologist with Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja, at least one person sustains neck and spine cord injury in every road accident. ...

3. Group decries marginalisation of South-West at federal level 
(News/National News)

... of the nation is under threat. Speaking through its Coordinator and the former Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun state Council, Comrade NiyiOgungbola, regretted that the Yoruba ...

4. Hospital to hold lecture on brain injuries management 
(News/Healthy Living)

... A statement by the Consultant Neorosurgeon in the hospital, Dr. Biodun Ogungbo, said the hospital would also conduct free CT brain scan during the week. “Our activities will also include talking to children ...

5. Nigeria has high rate of arthritis patients, say surgeons 
(News/National News)

... added that, such facilities are available in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Earlier, a consultant neurosurgeon at Cedarcrest Hospitals, Abuja, Dr. BiodunOgungbo, said, there was an urgent need, ...

6. Council chair charges residents on refuse dumping 
(Life Style/Mother Earth)

Residents of Mowe and Ibafo in Obafemi/Owode local government area of Ogun state have been urged to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse. The Acting Chairman of the council, Mr Morenikeji Ogungbona, ...

7. Enact law on medical tourism, medical practitioners urge FG 
(News/Healthy Living)

... specialist in the hospital, Dr Biodun Ogungbo, revealed that some doctors in Nigeria connive with hospitals abroad to refer patients to them in exchange, for a percentage of their treatment funds. “We ...

How To ‘Arrest’ Cardiac Arrest

.“Heart attacks occur when the heart muscle tissue is ... transfer to a hospital as soon as possible. Dr Ogungbo , consultant neurosurgeon and Dr Sunny Ekwunife , consultant family ...

Articles - Isah Ramat - 12/09/2011 - 10:55am - 0 comments - 0 attachments

 

Silent Killer Diseases

A neurosurgeon, Dr Biodun Ogungbo , categorically stated that hypertension or high blood pressure is a ... at Cedarcrest hospital, Abuja , Biodun Ogungbo , causes significant disability and death in many countries and places ...

Articles - Isah Ramat - 06/09/2011 - 11:27am - 0 comments - 0 attachments

 

Who Can Afford A Stroke?

Biodun Ogungbo , disclosed that the incident of stroke causes significant disability ... wondered at the cost implication of treating a stroke, Ogungboobserved that the impact on the local economy and the financial ...

Articles - Isah Ramat - 26/08/2011 - 11:32am - 0 comments - 0 attachments

 

Hypertension, The Silent Killer

A neuro-surgeon , Dr. Biodun Ogungbo , categorically stated that hypertension or high blood pressure is a ... unexpected natural death.” Ekwunife and Ogungboboth shared their views on the different aspects of hypertension, ...

Articles - Austin Atibile - 14/08/2011 - 8:46am - 0 comments - 0 attachments

 

Epilepsy: What You Need To Know

Epilepsy does not respect level of education, social status and class. Dr BiodunOgungbo , a consultant neurosurgeon at Cedarcrest Hospitals, Abuja and ...

Articles - Isah Ramat - 25/07/2011 - 1:00am - 0 comments - 0 attachments

 

Learning Mode That Sticks To Memory

According to an Abuja-based neurosurgeon, Dr. Biodun Ogungbo, cramming is not the best way to study. “The best way to study is ... over time, because it eventually becomes indelible,” Ogungbo explains. Educationists in Nigeria have also confirmed the study. ....