Normative ultrasound values of renal parenchymal thickness among adults in Enugu, South-East Nigeria.

abstract：AIM:Point-of-care testing (POCT) is gaining renewed interest, especially in resource-limiting primary health care, due to rise in prevalence of communicable and non-communicable diseases hence POCT needscontinuous appraisal. METHODS:Random glucose and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) were measured in 104 diabetic patients...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Tanyanyiwa D,Dandara C,Bhana SA,Pauly B,Marule F,Ramokoka M,Bwititi P,Nwose U,Nkosi B

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Surgical site infections (SSI) are a potential cause of morbidity and increased cost of care after operations such as open prostatectomy. Objective:To audit the occurrence of SSI after open prostatectomy at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Methods:A revi...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Salako AA,Badmus TA,Onyia CU,David RA,Adejare IE,Lawal AO,Onyeze CI,Ndegbu CU

更新日期：2019-06-01 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:Falls are a major cause of disability, morbidity and mortality in older persons, but have been under researched in developing countries. OBJECTIVE:To describe challenges encountered in a community-based study on falls in a multi-ethnic population aged ≥65 years in a low-income setting. METHODS:The study wa...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kalula SZ,Ferreira M,Swingler GH,Badri M,Sayer AA

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Depression is a common illness worldwide with high rate among medical students. The objectives were to estimate the prevalence of depression among medical students in Alexandria, and identify its correlates. Methods:A cross-sectional study design was used. The study was conducted at the Faculty of Medicine,...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Elsawy WIH,Sherif AAR,Attia MSED,El-Nimr NA

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：:Endometriosis is a well known cause of infertility. Endometriosis of the appendix is a very rare condition. To highlight this rare entity, we are reporting a case of a young lady who was admitted with recurrent attacks of lower abdominal pain associated with primary infertility. Preoperative diagnosis was acute append...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Al Oulaqi NS,Hefny AF,Joshi S,Salim K,Abu-Zidan FM

更新日期：2008-09-01 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：Background:Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive clonal disease, is genetically heterozygous. The prognostic role of expression of Breast Cancer Resistance Protein (BCRP) gene, which behaves as a multidrug transporter, in adult AML is ambiguous. Objective:The objective is to assess the level of mRNA expression o...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： El-Masry MW,Gouda HM,Shaheen IA,Edesa W,Hassan NM,Ramzy R

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), one of the leading causes of, morbidity and mortality, are common in developing countries. Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), commonest cause of HAIs, has been isolated from the hands of more than half of health care workers. Practice of hand hygiene may ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Adegboye MB,Zakari S,Ahmed BA,Olufemi GH

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia (GT) is a rare autosomal recessive bleeding disorder due to defective platelet membrane glycoprotein GP IIb/IIIa (integrin αIIbβ3). The prevalence is estimated at 1:1,000,000 and it is commonly seen in areas where consanguinity is high. Case Presentation:The authors report a 12 ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ezenwosu OU,Chukwu BF,Uwaezuoke NA,Ezenwosu IL,Ikefuna AN,Emodi IJ

更新日期：2020-06-01 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:The world has been experiencing an increase of stroke among young adults. Occurrence of stroke in young adults dramatically affects the quality of life of the individuals. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the quality of life amongst young adults who experienced a stroke living in Kenya. METHODS:A cross-sectional ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Muli G,Rhoda A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gunshot injuries were rare in Calabar before the Nigerian civil war. This has changed in subsequent years and has reached a near epidemic proportion in the last three years. These are caused by civil violence, police brutality and armed robberies. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence, pattern and causes of g...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Udosen AM,Etiuma AU,Ugare GA,Bassey OO

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thrombocytopenia has been shown to predict mortality. We hypothesize that platelet indices may be more useful prognostic indicators. Our study subjects were children one month to 14 years old admitted to our hospital. AIM:To determine whether platelet count, plateletcrit (PCT), mean platelet volume (MPV) an...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Golwala ZM,Shah H,Gupta N,Sreenivas V,Puliyel JM

更新日期：2016-06-01 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:Current evidence shows that the surge of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is of public health importance. In Nigeria, about 3 million cases of STIs are reported annually with the highest rates observed among young people. Objective:This study was designed to investigate the knowledge, sexual behaviour...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Oharume IM

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is paucity of literature regarding the nephrotoxicity of antiretroviral drugs and its interaction with plant-based adjuvants. This study investigates the attenuating effect of kolaviron in nevirapine-therapy on the histological structure of the kidneys of adult male Sprague-Dawley rats. OBJECTIVE:To d...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Offor U,Ajayi SA,Jegede IA,Kharwa S,Naidu EC,Azu OO

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:All research involving human participants should be reviewed by a competent and independent institutional research and ethics committee. Research conducted at Makerere University College of Health Sciences should be subjected to a rigorous review process by the ethics committee in order to protect human part...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ibingira BR,Ochieng J

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is an endemic zoonosis in Kastamonu, Turkey. Clinical and laboratory findings may not be specific in the early phase of the disease, hence bringing a challenge to the clinician. Objective:We aimed to distinguish CCHF cases among all suspected cases by comparing them wi...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Gozdas HT

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The extract of the leaves of Viscum album (mistletoe) has been used for centuries in traditional medicine in many parts of the world. However, like many medicinal plants, the belief that things of natural origin are safe may not be entirely true. The blood is a good indicator of health and pathological mirro...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ladokun O,Ojezele M,Arojojoye O

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We determined the genetic diversity of mycobacteria isolated from tuberculosis patients in Mbarara Uganda, using region of difference (RD) analysis and spacer oligonucleotide typing (spoligotyping). METHODS:Sputum samples were cultured on Lowenstein Jensen media. The isolates were characterized using RD ana...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Bazira J,Matte M,Asiimwe BB,Joloba LM

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pain, swelling and trismus are common complications associated with third molar surgery. These complications have been reported to have an adverse effect on the quality of life of patients undergoing third molar surgery. OBJECTIVE:To review the different modalities of minimizing inflammatory complications i...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Osunde OD,Adebola RA,Omeje UK

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neurosyphilis is a common but often missed disease worldwide, mainly because it has many manifestations making its diagnosis difficult. It is often missed among HIV patients as the search for other co-infections such as toxoplasmosis often overshadows its consideration. OBJECTIVES:To describe one of our cas...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kyebambe PS

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The decoration of interior spaces can lead to dangerous levels of indoor formaldehyde pollution. Exposure to indoor air pollution may be responsible for nearly 2 million deaths per year in developing countries. OBJECTIVES:To assess the prevalence of indoor formaldehyde pollution caused by decoration and res...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Zhai L,Zhao J,Xu B,Deng Y,Xu Z

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disparities in use of healthcare services between rural and urban areas have been empirically attributed to several factors. This study explores the existence of this disparity and its implication for planning and managing healthcare delivery systems. OBJECTIVES:The objectives determine the relative importa...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Oladipo JA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Substantial blood losses frequently accompany orthopedic procedures. METHODS:We prospectively noted peri-operative hemoglobin changes in 93 patients undergoing surgery for femoral fracture with an aim of establishing blood loss and related factors. RESULTS:The mean total blood loss assessed 72 hours after ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kajja I,Bimenya GS,Eindhoven B,Jan Ten Duis H,Sibinga CT

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Acinetobacter baumannii (AB) is increasingly becoming a clinically relevant organism due to the rising number of associated nosocomial infections. The therapeutic options are extremely minimal because of its ability to develop resistance to all available antimicrobials, including colistin (CST). Data on the ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Elham B,Fawzia A

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sonography is a valuable tool in the assessment of porto-systemic pathologies. This study aimed at determining the mean portal vein diameter based on age, gender and anthropometric variables. METHODS:A cross sectional study conducted among 201 apparently healthy adults in Bauchi Metropolis. Participants wer...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Luntsi G,Sani M,Zira JD,Ivor NC,Garba SH

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00