• Onuoma's Blog

    My deliberate introspection.

    I owe you all loads and loads of apologies. I understand if some of you got worried when my coming soon page lasted well over a month. So here’s what happened. This blog was on the verge of becoming three years and whenever that happens, I start to do a deliberate introspection, asking myself if I’m on track and what the next phase of the blog should be. Truth be told, this time around, I totally blanked out as I was dealing with fears that I literarily imagined. You see sometimes when you choose to see yourself through the eyes…

  • Medical Perspectives

    Sickle Cell Disease and CRISPR.

    I’ve been tired and refrained from logging onto this platform in the last week. Sometimes the tiredness occurs without warning and I have no choice but to shut down and conserve my energy levels. Today, I have a video to share and it’s a documentary about treating Sickle Cell Disease using CRISPR gene editing. This treatment has been clinically tried for over 2 years now. However, it’s not very accessible and is also very expensive. It costs between 1-2 million USD and can only be performed at a few medical facilities worldwide, keeping it out of reach of most SCD…

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    NGO in Nigeria for SCD & Neuro disorders

    Information about the below foundation was recently forwarded to me and I decided to post it on the blog. The Brain and Body Foundation is a non-governmental organization in Nigeria that focuses on the management of Sickle Cell Disease and Neurological disorders. Please see below the link to the short interview with Mr. Daniel Bowman (the Operations Manager) of the Brain and Body Foundation about their activities. Reference: “Children Living with Limiting Conditions” – @BrainandBodyFoundation.

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    My new go-to.

    I’ve been up and about, so what about you? Very simple things have inspired me to write or discuss with you all and today is no exception. You know when you find yourself in an awkward position. When you are suddenly inspired to try something new and different and the urge to do so is very strong. This was my dilemma two weeks ago. To give a brief background, I know I had discussed with you all my talent for composing raw rhythms which form the basis of any music. Well. I’m guessing you may probably be asking why I’m…