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Introducing Dr. HealthThenMore Tutoríals

Hello friends,
Welcome to my page!

I am Dr. Rebecca Omokaro-Okolo aka Dr. HealthThenMore.

I am very excited to start this new journey and I’m so happy to have you all here with me.

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Runners' Itch: Causes, Prevention, and Tips
Runners' itch is a common, harmless irritation caused by increased blood flow to the legs during exercise. It triggers nerve endings near the skin, resulting in itchiness.
Causes:
•Poor Circulation: Inactivity can constrict blood vessels; sudden exercise increases blood flow, causing itch.
•Dry Skin: Cold or dry weather dehydrates the skin.
•Allergies: Sweat or detergents may irritate sensitive skin.
•Histamine Release: Exercise-induced histamine can lead to itching.
Prevention:
1️⃣ Stay Active: Regular exercise improves circulation.
2️⃣ Hydrate & Moisturize: Prevent dry skin with water and quality moisturizers.
3️⃣ Wear Proper Gear: Use breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics.
4️⃣ Warm Up Gradually: Prepare the body with stretches or light walking.
5️⃣ Use Hypoallergenic Detergents: Avoid skin irritants.
When to Seek Help:
Persistent or severe itching alongside swelling or pain may signal a medical issue. Consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist.
Keep Running Comfortably!
Share these tips and inspire others to enjoy itch-free runs.
#RunnersItch #StayActive #RunningTips #HealthyLiving

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Why are you running to the bathroom so often? 🚽💦

Learn the top 10 causes of frequent urination and when to see a doctor! 🩺

#HealthTips #UrinaryHealth #FrequentUrination #BladderHealth #MedicalEducation #UTI #DiabetesAwareness #OveractiveBladder #TikTokLearn #HealthMatters

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Hello, I’m Dr. Rebecca Omokaro. In 2015, I envisioned a platform that would improve healthcare communication. Over the years, HealthThenMore has evolved .We now offer an app designed with both medical professionals and health-conscious individuals in mind, providing a space for learning, sharing, and connecting.

Why Download the HealthThenMore App?

1. Expand Your Network: Meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for healthcare, whether you’re a professional or just someone who values health knowledge.

2. Access Reliable Health Content: Get timely, accurate, and engaging health information without worrying about misinformation.

3. Be Part of Specialized Groups: Join public or private groups tailored to specific health topics. Whether you’re discussing the latest in medicine or connecting over shared health goals, there’s a space for you.

3. Unlock Resources: Seamlessly upload, download, and share valuable materials to enhance collective learning.

4. Share events: Never miss out on important health events, webinars, or conferences that can take your knowledge and connections to the next level.

The HealthThenMore App isn’t just about connecting— You can do all of this anonymously and it’s about empowering YOU to take control of your health information, expand your professional network, and contribute to a thriving community.

💡 Ready to join this journey? Download the HealthThenMore App now and be part of a movement that’s transforming healthcare communication. Together, let’s learn, share, and grow. 🌟

Start now—your health community awaits! Available on Apple and Google Play Store

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Onychomadesis 🩺📋

Onychomadesis refers to the painless separation of the nail plate from the nail matrix, leading to nail shedding. It commonly affects fingernails and toenails.

Causes:
🔹 Trauma or repetitive injury
🔹 Viral infections (e.g., coxsackievirus in hand-foot-mouth disease)
🔹 Systemic illnesses or high #fever
🔹 Medications (e.g., chemotherapy, retinoids)
🔹 #Nutritional deficiencies

Clinical Features:
🔸 Proximal nail plate detachment
🔸 Nail discoloration or ridging (Beau’s lines often precede it)
🔸 Possible tenderness or inflammation

Management:
🔵 Address underlying causes
🔵 Supportive care (e.g., gentle nail hygiene)
🔵 Biotin supplements for nail strength (if indicated)

Regrowth occurs once the underlying issue resolves, though it may take several months.

Ensure timely referral if onychomadesis is recurrent or associated with systemic symptoms. Promote preventive care through patient education on nail trauma and hygiene.

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Stay Alert:
Always investigate potential systemic connections! Consult dermatology or rheumatology as needed.

Please click the link in our bio to download the HealthThenMore app and become a part of our dynamic health community, where we share health stories, cases, and experiences. Let’s connect and foster a thriving health community together! 💪📲 #Health #Medical #Medicine #HealthTips #PhysicalHealth #Healthcare

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4TH ANNUAL PROGENY CEREBRUM CONVENTION

Are you ready to redefine your career journey? Join us for a transformative experience at this year’s convention.

THEME: Navigating Career Transitions and Growth
Insights on Managing Career Pivots, Reskilling, and Advancing in Dynamic Job Markets

DATE: November 30, 2024
TIME: 12PM – 3PM WAT
VENUE: Online (Details will be shared upon registration)

Whether you’re looking to transition careers, upskill, or find new ways to thrive in an ever-changing job market, this convention has something for you! Don’t miss out on valuable insights, expert advice, and networking opportunities with like-minded professionals.

Reserve your spot now at https://t.co/UxLJVFk19c

For inquiries, reach out to us at: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram for updates: @progenycerebrum https://t.co/7RA8itYfEn

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Dry, itchy skin this harmattan? ❄️☁️

Keep your kids’ (and your own 😉) skin soft & happy with these easy tips! 🌟 Hydration, gentle baths, and natural oils make all the difference.

Click to learn more 👉 https://t.co/RpjwKAU425

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4TH ANNUAL PROGENY CEREBRUM CONVENTION

Are you ready to redefine your career journey? Join us for a transformative experience at this year’s convention.

THEME: Navigating Career Transitions and Growth
Insights on Managing Career Pivots, Reskilling, and Advancing in Dynamic Job Markets

DATE: November 30, 2024
TIME: 12PM – 3PM WAT
VENUE: Online (Details will be shared upon registration)

Whether you’re looking to transition careers, upskill, or find new ways to thrive in an ever-changing job market, this convention has something for you! Don’t miss out on valuable insights, expert advice, and networking opportunities with like-minded professionals.

Reserve your spot now at https://t.co/UxLJVFk19c

For inquiries, reach out to us at: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram for updates: @progenycerebrum https://t.co/7RA8itYfEn

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Great skincare doesn’t have to mean 10 steps and an army of products. Sometimes, less is more! Your skin thrives on consistency, hydration, and protection.

Do you have a skin care question? Please ask in the comments on the HealthThenMore App💚💚💚

To read more: https://t.co/x3uMq5tGcP

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🚨 Medscape Cuts Ties with Tobacco-Funded Courses 🚨

Medscape has permanently removed smoking cessation courses funded by tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI) after backlash from health
professionals and a BMJ investigation.

🔎 The investigation revealed PMI's multi-million dollar "PMI Curriculum," with plans for global CME programs, sparking outrage among medics.

💬 Critics, including UCSF's Tim McAfee, called this partnership “a perversion of ethics,” demanding a global ban on industry-funded medical education.
🛑 Medscape has pledged to reject all future funding linked to the tobacco industry, acknowledging their "misjudgment."

📢 Health leaders urge accreditation bodies to ban CME funding by tobacco companies, warning against industry influence on patient care.
🗣️ “The tobacco industry cannot be allowed to influence medical education or health practitioners,” states Professor Ruth Malone.

What are your thoughts on this? Should stricter policies be enforced?

#HealthcareEthics #MedicalEducation #TobaccoIndustry #PublicHealth

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4TH ANNUAL PROGENY CEREBRUM CONVENTION

Are you ready to redefine your career journey? Join us for a transformative experience at this year’s convention.

THEME: Navigating Career Transitions and Growth
Insights on Managing Career Pivots, Reskilling, and Advancing in Dynamic Job Markets

DATE: November 30, 2024
TIME: 1 PM – 4 PM WAT
VENUE: Online (Details will be shared upon registration)

Whether you’re looking to transition careers, upskill, or find new ways to thrive in an ever-changing job market, this convention has something for you! Don’t miss out on valuable insights, expert advice, and networking opportunities with like-minded professionals.

Reserve your spot now at https://t.co/UxLJVFjtjE

For inquiries, reach out to us at: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram for updates: @progenycerebrum https://t.co/7RA8itXHOP

[HealthThenMore @HealthThenMore]

4TH ANNUAL PROGENY CEREBRUM CONVENTION

Are you ready to redefine your career journey? Join us for a transformative experience at this year’s convention.

THEME: Navigating Career Transitions and Growth
Insights on Managing Career Pivots, Reskilling, and Advancing in Dynamic Job Markets

DATE: November 30, 2024
TIME: 1 PM – 4 PM WAT
VENUE: Online (Details will be shared upon registration)

Whether you’re looking to transition careers, upskill, or find new ways to thrive in an ever-changing job market, this convention has something for you! Don’t miss out on valuable insights, expert advice, and networking opportunities with like-minded professionals.

Reserve your spot now at https://t.co/UxLJVFjtjE

For inquiries, reach out to us at: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram for updates: @progenycerebrum https://t.co/7RA8itXHOP

[HealthThenMore @HealthThenMore]

4TH ANNUAL PROGENY CEREBRUM CONVENTION

Are you ready to redefine your career journey? Join us for a transformative experience at this year’s convention.

THEME: Navigating Career Transitions and Growth
Insights on Managing Career Pivots, Reskilling, and Advancing in Dynamic Job Markets

DATE: November 30, 2024
TIME: 1 PM – 4 PM WAT
VENUE: Online (Details will be shared upon registration)

Whether you’re looking to transition careers, upskill, or find new ways to thrive in an ever-changing job market, this convention has something for you! Don’t miss out on valuable insights, expert advice, and networking opportunities with like-minded professionals.

Reserve your spot now at https://t.co/UxLJVFjtjE

For inquiries, reach out to us at: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram for updates: @progenycerebrum https://t.co/7RA8itXHOP

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Congratulations Chima👏🏾👏🏾🤗🎉🎊🍾 well done on such an amazing feat

[Chima @chimaihueze]

MSc Computing - Software System Design, Distinction! 🎉

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@chimaihueze Congratulations Chima👏🏾👏🏾🤗🎉🎊🍾 well done on such an amazing feat

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Nothing scares a parent more than seeing their child looking unwell while feeling helpless. Croup is one of such scary diseases that is scary to witness as a parent when a child’s cough suddenly begins to sound like a bark

Croup is one of those diseases of the night that brings with it a barking cough that alarms everyone. It’s a viral infection, typically hitting kids under the age of 5. And when I say "barking," I mean it literally.

Along with this unsettling sound comes a hoarse voice and a noisy breathing pattern, especially when inhaling, called stridor.

When croup strikes, a child may wake up in the middle of the night struggling to breathe, panicking both the child and the parents. The sound is unmistakable, and it can be frightening. Emergency treatment is very necessary as it can be dangerous and life-threatening.

[Dr. Rebecca Omokaro @dromokaro]

To God be all the glory for this! MRCGP in the bag💼. I’d like to thank my amazing family ❤️for their sacrifices and for being the wind beneath my wings🕊️. To the sleepless nights🌙, the tears😭, self-doubt, and moments I was sure I could