Tag: medical

Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of people worldwide, is calling on technology entrepreneurs and startups in Nigeria to participate in its 2020 AfricaTech Challenge. AfricaTech is a lab dedicated by Sanofi at VivaTech to encourage open innovation by African technology startups. The AfricaTech Challenge initiative...

There are several reasons why businesses should consider building healthcare apps. With massive growth predicted for the healthcare industry, health and fitness apps are becoming lucrative sources of lifetime revenue. Here are the top benefits of healthcare apps:  Easy Access to Healthcare Healthcare apps provide caregivers immediate access to the things...

A Problem Worth Solving In recent times, there have been a growing rate of emigration of medical practitioners from Nigeria to developed countries. Annually, it is estimated that 2000 doctors leave the country to practice in developed societies. US, UK and Canada are the popular countries of destination. There are about...

At least one in every 125 to 150 children in Nigeria is on the autistic spectrum, that’s equivalent to around 600,000 children. If your child has autism, you will know just how hard it can be and sometimes every day can feel like a struggle for them. Many children have difficulty with communication, understanding...

The pharma industry has begun understanding the capability of working together with innovation and is overwhelmed by a portion of the top spenders on pharmaceutical R&D from the U.S. This incorporates pro organizations, for example, Pfizer, Merk, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene corp and so forth., every one of them contributing...

The MCAT is one of the more intimidating tests in existence. If you are wondering what is the MCAT, it is the medical school admission exam. The good news is that with intense preparation and the right study resources, it is possible to excel on the exam. The trick is...

Having a hard time sleeping? It's not just you. Many adults don't sleep the recommended seven to nine hours per night. That can be a problem, putting you at a greater risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. But CBD might be a solution. CBD...

Studies show that Emotional Intelligence (EI) plays a significant role in the bedside manner of care providers. What’s more, healthy emotional intelligence fosters trust between medical professionals and patients, and as a result, doctor-patient relationships flourish, resulting in increased patient satisfaction and compliance. This trait is invaluable for medical professionals....

Technology as a whole has gone through rapid changes over the past couple of decades, with new breakthroughs being made every year. One of these more recent technological breakthroughs is the use of artificial intelligence (AI). From predicting our purchasing behaviors through online retailers to asking our smartphones a voice-assisted...

It is amazing to look backwards and realize that how technology and inventions have made our lives simpler. If someone from 100 years ago visits the present world, they would think that this is a mere dream or a whole another dimension. Same could be said for the advancements...