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L’hôpital Bethesda d’Agou-Nyogbo renforce ses offres de services en imagerie médicale. Le scanner de 32 barrettes est déjà mis en service depuis le 20 novembre 2023 à la grande satisfaction de la direction de l’hôpital et des populations. On peut réa
At first sight, its symptoms may be mistaken for those of a heart attack. Dr Dieudide Dovonou, a general practitioner at the « Le Safran » clinic in Baguida, explains that angina pectoris causes a constrictive, vise-like pain that radiates into the a
Many households in Togo have a medicine chest containing drugs that they use to relieve common ailments. Some even use products on the advice of a parent or relative who has had experience of them, without the advice of a health worker. This is self-
The neck is made up of 85 muscles, the best known of which are the trapezius. They support the head and join the chest. Because they are in high demand, they are all the more at risk of contracture. While a wrong movement is most often responsible fo
The blood glucose test is carried out very simply by placing a drop of blood from the tip of your finger on a test strip. The result is obtained in a few seconds and displayed on the screen. While some people need to do this test several times a day,
When an elderly person is diagnosed with a serious illness, they have to face up to the fact that they will no longer be able to enjoy the same lifestyle as before. This can be destabilising, not only for them but also for their family and friends. I
Whatever the time of year, some people wake up every morning with a blocked nostril, or even the whole nose. This unpleasant symptom, which makes you want to sleep clutching a handkerchief, is disabling and affects quality of life. Dr Jean-Claude Bak
Haemorrhoidal attacks, an uncomfortable and painful condition, can disrupt daily life and cause significant discomfort. Understanding the causes, symptoms and means of relief can help you get through this difficult period and minimise recurrences. Wh
In Togo, honey remains a foodstuff that is widely used for its various virtues. It is used for both therapeutic and dietary purposes. Honey's diverse properties make it both a food and a highly prized medicine. So, for commercial and economic reasons
The number one reason for consulting a neurologist, migraine has a major impact on social and professional life. It is the leading cause of absenteeism from work.
The testicles are part of the male reproductive system, producing sperm for reproduction and hormones such as testosterone. But sometimes these organs can become swollen. Why does this happen? What can be done about it?
L’automédication correspond à la prise d’un ou de plusieurs médicaments sur initiative personnelle, en l’absence de prescription médicale ou à une modification apportée sciemment au protocole d’une ordonnance. Au Togo, selon une étude réalisée en 200