On June 12 and 13, the Togo Cardiology Society (SOCART) held its 2nd national congress in Lomé on the theme of “hypertension - venous thrombo-embolic diseases”. This scientific event, which brought together some 150 participants, provided an opportu
« La thrombose veineuse profonde et l’embolie pulmonaire sont encore appelées maladies thrombo-emboliques veineuses (MTEV) et peu connues du grand public. Pourtant, elles causent des ravages silencieux au Togo », a indiqué le Pr. Jean-Marie Damorou,
On Friday June 13, 2025, the Centre National de Transfusion Sanguine (CNTS) launched activities in Lomé to mark World Blood Donor Day (WBDD), celebrated every June 14. For this 2025 edition, the theme is: “All united by blood donation” and the,
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Irritation of the vulva and labia minora is a frequent problem of intimate hygiene. There are many possible causes. These causes are usually benign, but the discomfort they cause calls for prompt treatment.
The key to a beautiful smile is to avoid having it spoiled by bad dentition, especially yellow teeth. Teeth can take on an unsightly yellow color.
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After a good night's sleep, the reflex is often to rush out for coffee or breakfast. But drinking water as soon as you wake up is a simple gesture that's indispensable for gently kick-starting your body.
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Although taboo, the production of intestinal gas is a normal physiological phenomenon. Trying to hold it in repeatedly is not without consequences for digestive health.