Evaluation of the diagnostic performance and operational characteristics of four rapid immunochromatographic syphilis tests in Burkina Faso.

abstract：Background:Type 2 diabetes mellitus is usually related to vascular problems and is associated with impairment in endothelial function characterized by impaired endothelial-dependent vasodilation and increased platelet adhesion. There is limitation in clinical studies that have addressed the beneficial effects of weight...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Abd El-Kader SM,Al-Jiffri OH

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria is the primary cause of hospitalization in Côte d'Ivoire. Early treatment is one of the strategies to control this illness. However, the spread of resistance of Plasmodium falciparum to antimalarial drugs can seriously compromise this strategy. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the in v...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Yavo W,Bla KB,Djaman AJ,Assi SB,Basco LK,Mazabraud A,Koné M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:HIV/AIDS has contributed to increasing orphans and vulnerable children in Nigeria. A measure of vulnerability is household hunger. Objective:To assess level of household hunger and associated factors among OVC households in Lagos State. Methods:A cross-sectional survey of 1300 OVC households in 5 selected ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Bamgboye E,Odusote T,Olusanmi I,Akinyemi J,Bidemi Y,Adebowale A,Gbenga A,Ladipo O

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is presumably rare in Africa. Knowledge about the disease in Nigeria is limited as demonstrated by scanty articles on the subject. Objectives:To determine the pattern of clinical presentation and outcome of ADPKD among ADPKD patients. Method:ADPKD subj...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Arogundade FA,Akinbodewa AA,Sanusi AA,Okunola O,Hassan MO,Akinsola A

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neurologic infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality especially worldwide but much more in the African continent. The frequency of the different types of neurologic infections and their mortality in this part of Nigeria is not known. OBJECTIVES:To review cases admitted into the main terti...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Chapp-Jumbo EN

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Saliva is a complex secretion produced daily by the salivary glands. Saliva consists mainly of water, enzymes, ions and amino acids and performs several important functions in oral health. Objective:The aim of this study was to investigate the flow rate and concentrations of amylase and total proteins in th...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： de Oliveira NC,de Oliveira TC,Klamas VC,Ventura MA,Kamei AA,Naka JY,Brancher JA,de Lima AAS

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carbohydrate antigen (CA)19-9 that is the most widely used biomarker for pancreatic cancer has certain limitations in diagnosis, which results in a tough job to distinguish pancreatic cancer from benign tumors with normal CA19-9. The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic utility of clinical par...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Jin X,Wu Y

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) are both major global health concerns as they cause high mortality and morbidity in the developing countries. However, while data exists for the co-infection in other countries, little or no information can be found with regard to the sero-preval...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Duru MU,Aluyi HS,Anukam KC

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Chronic pain classification in HIV positive patients is essential for diagnosis and treatment. However, this is rarely done despite association with poor outcomes. Methods:A cross-sectional survey of 345 consented patients at a specialized HIV care center in Uganda was conducted. Chronic pain was defined ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Mwesiga EK,Kaddumukasa M,Mugenyi L,Nakasujja N

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Despite the high mortality and morbidity associated with abnormalities in mineral and bone metabolism in haemodialysis patients, there is limited data on the pattern of mineral bone disorder in African CKD population. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe the pattern of mineral b...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Waziri B,Duarte R,Naicker S

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uptake of HIV counseling and testing (HCT) among informal sector workers is not well documented. OBJECTIVE:To assess HCT practices among clients presenting for HIV services at a market HIV clinic in Kampala, Uganda. METHODS:Between August 1 and September 15, 2009, clients presenting for HIV services at a m...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Matovu JK,Bukuluki PW,Mafigiri DK,Mudondo H

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Levels of endoscopic demand and capacity in West Africa are unclear. OBJECTIVES:This paper aims to: 1. describe the current labor and endoscopic capacity, 2. quantify the impact of a mixed-methods endoscopy course on healthcare professionals in West Africa, and 3. quantify the types of diagnoses encountered...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Perl D,Leddin D,Bizos D,Veitch A,N'Dow J,Bush-Goddard S,Njie R,Lemoine M,Anderson ST,Igoe J,Anandasabapathy S,Shah B

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effectiveness of Botulinum toxin injection in the treatment of anal fissure. METHODS:38 patients (22 males, 16 females; mean age (SD) of 33.3 (8.3) years) who have presented to Surgical Outpatient Clinic at Al Ain Hospital, United Arab Emirates, with anal fissure in the period between June 2...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Radwan MM,Ramdan K,Abu-Azab I,Abu-Zidan FM

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Snoring is a common sleep problem with significant public health concerns. Studies have characterized this in most developed countries. Hitherto there have been no published studies on this subject in Nigeria. OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence and correlates of snoring in addition to morbidity in an ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Adewole OO,Adeyemo H,Ayeni F,Anteyi EA,Ajuwon ZO,Erhabor GE,Adewole TT

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus (DM) and essential hypertension are chronic medical conditions that place a lot of burden on patients. The presence of depression and suicidal behaviour may worsen the prognosis. OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence of depression and suicidal behaviour in subjects with diabetes mellitus and ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Igwe MN,Uwakwe R,Ahanotu CA,Onyeama GM,Bakare MO,Ndukuba AC

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prevalence of H.pylori infection varies greatly between populations in different countries. This study was conducted to determine the magnitude of H.pylori among adult patients with dyspepsia attending the gastroenterology unit at Bugando medical centre. METHODS:A cross sectional study involving 202 dyspept...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Jaka H,Mushi MF,Mirambo MM,Wilson L,Seni J,Mtebe M,Mshana SE

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Microbial contamination of orthodox ophthalmic preparations poses a serious threat to the user by causing ocular infections. There is no such information about unorthodox ophthalmic preparations in a medical pluralistic system such as Ghana. The aim of this study was to assess unorthodox ophthalmic medications ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kyei S,Dogbadze E,Tagoh S,Mwanza E

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is not clear whether demographic or pterygium characteristics or limbal stem cell deficiency determine pterygium recurrence after surgery. PURPOSE:To determine whether the demographic, pterygium characteristics, or limbal stem cell deficiency determine pterygium recurrence after excision. METHODS:Of 190...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Anguria P,Ntuli S,Carmichael T

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug related problem (DRPs) is a key factor which will affect the outcome of therapy and safety. OBJECTIVE:To assess the DRPs in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients and psychological aspects of patients by community pharmacists to observe the rate of DRP. METHODS:Prospective randomized controlled inte...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Gangwar SS,Monisha N,Nachiya J,Narasingarao K,Parimalakrishnan S,Singh SP

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The burden of both community and hospital acquired adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are some of the important issues in pharmacotherapy. At the time of this study there was very scanty literature in this area from Africa. OBJECTIVE:This study was done to determine the frequency and characteristics of ADRs in...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Tumwikirize WA,Ogwal-Okeng JW,Vernby A,Anokbonggo WW,Gustafsson LL,Lundborg SC

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lassa fever is a rodent-borne zoonosis that clinically manifests as an acute hemorrhagic fever. It is treated using ribavarin. Surviving Lassa fever without receiving the antiviral drug ribavarin is rare. Only few cases have been documented to date. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case of a 59-year old female...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ajayi NA,Ukwaja KN,Ifebunandu NA,Nnabu R,Onwe FI,Asogun DA

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the commonest acquired heart disease in children worldwide but in Uganda, data is scarce regarding its morbidity and mortality. The disease has a progressive course and patients usually require valve repair/replacement in the future. OBJECTIVES:To describe the frequency of e...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Lubega S,Aliku T,Lwabi P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The utilisation of ethnobotanical indigenous knowledge is vital in male sexual reproductive health care delivery in western Uganda. Reproductive health care is the second most prevalent health care problem in Africa. However, this concept of reproductive health care has been focusing mainly on women disregar...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kamatenesi-Mugisha M,Oryem-Origa H

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal parasitic infections play a vital role in the prognosis of HIV/AIDS in patients. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) in HIV-infected individuals in two health facilities in Abuja-Nigeria. METHODS:A cross sectional study was c...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Abaver DT,Nwobegahay JM,Goon DT,Iweriebor BC,Anye DN

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The increasing protection gaps of insecticide-treated nets and indoor-residual spraying methods against malaria have led to an emergence of residual transmission in sub-Saharan Africa and thus, supplementary strategies to control mosquitoes are urgently required. OBJECTIVE:To assess household environmental ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Semakula HM,Song G,Zhang S,Achuu SP

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hearing impairment is a significant disability. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 80% of the world's approximately 120 million people with hearing impairment live in developing countries. Cochlear implant is the only therapeutic intervention for those with severe-profound sensorineural hearin...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Byaruhanga R,Roland JT Jr,Buname G,Kakande E,Awubwa M,Ndorelire C,Namwagala J

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The progress in key maternal health indicators in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) over the past two decades has been slow. OBJECTIVE:This paper analyzed available information on nutrition programs and nutrition-specific interventions targeting maternal nutrition in the ESAR and proposes steps ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Salam RA,Syed B,Syed S,Das JK,Zagre NM,Rayco-Solon P,Bhutta ZA

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Acute organophosphorus(OP) pesticide poisoning is associated with dysfunctions in multiple organs, especially skeletal muscles, the nervous system and the heart. However, little is known about the specific microRNA (miRNA) changes that control the pathophysiological processes of acute OP poisoning damage. We ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Yuan H,Yuan M,Tang Y,Wang B,Zhan X

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The manufacturer Ambu® recommends that the AuraOnce™ laryngeal mask be removed once the patient is fully awake. Studies have shown benefit in removal of the laryngeal mask airway while a patient is deeply anaesthetized. Current evidence is inconclusive, as to which approach is preferable and safer in adults....

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ombaka R,Mung'ayi V,Nekyon D,Mir S

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer can produce many different symptoms, some subtle and some not at all subtle. An increasingly important issue in oncology is to evaluate quality of life (QoL) in cancer patients. The cancer-specific QoL is related to all stages of this disease. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the QoL i...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Heydarnejad MS,Hassanpour DA,Solati DK

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00