Pattern of eye diseases among welders in a Nigeria community.

abstract：Background:Oral contraceptives pills (OCPs) are common and a convenient form of contraception. The use of hormonal contraceptives by women has been considered to influence gingival and periodontal disease progression. Aim:This study was conducted to assess the effect of oral contraceptive pills on the periodontal heal...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Prachi S,Jitender S,Rahul C,Jitendra K,Priyanka M,Disha S

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The risk of death from complications related to cancer of the cervix is a main health problem over the course of a woman's life in low income countries. It commonly affects women infected with HIV. Therefore, screening women infected with HIV should start in low income countries, including Ethiopia. Methods...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kassa LS,Dile WM,Zenebe GK,Berta AM

更新日期：2019-03-01 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 aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with microalbuminuria among newly diagnosed diabetic patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda. Methods:In this cross-sectional study conducted between June 2014 and January 2015, we collected information on patients' s...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Muddu M,Mutebi E,Ssinabulya I,Kizito S,Mulindwa F,Kiiza CM

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Induction of labour (IOL) is an obstetric procedure that should be conducted in a healthcare facility with the capacity to provide optimal care based on the patient risk status. Inadequate monitoring, untimely procedure and lack of readily available and experienced medical staff to participate in the care of...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ngene NC,Moodley J

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dyspepsia is defined as a chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort centered in the upper abdomen. Endoscopy is the best strategy for confirming the cause of dyspepsia. Non- invasive strategies would be more appropriate in low resource countries where endoscopy is not readily available. However, there is conce...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Segamwenge IL,Kagimu M,Ocama P,Opio K

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Urinary tract infections (UTI) are frequently encountered medical complications of pregnancy. Objective:This study was aimed at analyzing the bacterial resistance in urogenital tract as well as the immunological profile amongst pregnant and non-pregnant women at Mbouda Ad-Lucem Hospital, Western Region of C...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ndamason LM,Marbou WJ,Kuete V

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Snake envenomation is a major public health problem of the Savannah regions of West Africa. Ocular manifestations of snakebites are rare with few reports documenting blindness as a complication. OBJECTIVE:To highlight an unusual manifestation of snake bites and its attendant problems. METHODS:A report of s...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Katibi OS,Adepoju FG,Olorunsola BO,Ernest SK,Monsudi KF

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:This study is the first documented prevalence of IgG antibody against HSV-1&-2 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and thus provides baseline data for future in-depth studies on HSV infection in South-South, Nigeria. OBJECTIVE:This study determined the seropositivity and determinants of serum IgG antibody against HSV...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Okonko IO,Cookey TI

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study was performed to investigate the association of interleukin 17 (IL 17) or angiotensin II (Ang II) with refractory hypertension risk in hemodialysis patients. METHODS:Ninety hemodialysis patients were enrolled into this study, and those with hypertension were divided into two groups. The Easy-to-Con...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Wang Z,Shi W,Liang X,Wang W,Liang J

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：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:Globally, and particularly in developing countries, the menace of anti-microbial resistance is an accelerating problem. In Nigeria, increase in bacterial resistance has been phenotypically established but due to high cost, few molecular studies have been reported. OBJECTIVES:This study screened for presence...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Alabi OS,Mendonça N,Adeleke OE,da Silva GJ

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-traumatic perforation of the small bowel is an uncommon serious complication associated with high morbidity and mortality. Diseases that cause small bowel perforation vary in different areas of the world. OBJECTIVE:To highlight difficulties in the diagnosis and management of non-traumatic perforation of...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Eid HO,Hefny AF,Joshi S,Abu-Zidan FM

更新日期：2008-03-01 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: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: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：:We report an inbred Tunisian family, in which the proband manifested signs of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, subtotal amelia, scoliosis and left renal agenesis. Two other family members had the full clinical criteria of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, characterized by deficient sweat glands, hypodontia, hypopla...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Al Kaissi A,Ben Chehida F,Nassib N,Safi H,Djnziri M,Ben Ghachem M,Gharbi H

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Rape remains a controversial issue with a few victims reporting experience because of the myriad of societal perception, prolonged steps in pursuing a case to logical conclusion of securing conviction, as well as psychological and physical residuals of the experience. Data in Nigeria is therefore hard to com...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Idoko CA,Nwobodo E,Idoko CI

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Little information is available on the rapid diagnostic testing for syphilis in Burkina Faso. The objectives of the study were (i) to assess the sensitivity and specificity of four on site rapid tests in comparison with Treponema pallidum haemagglutination assay (TPHA) as a gold standard and (i...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Bocoum FY,Ouédraogo H,Tarnagda G,Kiba A,Tiendrebeogo S,Bationo F,Liestman B,Diagbouga S,Zarowsky C,Traoré RO,Kouanda S

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：OBJECTIVES:We aimed to assess the prevalence of prehypertension and its associated factors in a population of Congolese pre and postmenopausal women. METHODS:We had consecutively recruited 200 women (100 premenopausal and 100 postmenopausal) aged 40 - 60 years at the department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Muchanga M,Lepira FB,Tozin R,Mbelambela EP,Ngatu NR,Sumaili EK,Makulo JR,Suganuma N

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are limited reports on HIV-1 RNA load, CD4+ T-lymphocytes and antibody responses in relation to disease progression in HIV-1 infected untreated children in Africa. METHODS:To describe the relationships between these parameters, we conducted a longitudinal cohort study involving 51 perinatally HIV-1 in...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ochieng W,Ogoyi D,Mulaa FJ,Ogola S,Musoke R,Otsyula MG

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

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：:Health professionals in developing countries want access to information to help them make changes in health care and contribute to medical research. However, they face challenges of technology limitations, lack of training, and, on the village level, culture and language. This report focuses on the U.S. National Libra...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Royall J,Lyon B

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV/AIDS epidemic and sexual assault have emerged as the most serious public health problems in South Africa. The country has about 5-million HIV infected individuals. About a million women are raped every year. OBJECTIVES:To study the incidence of HIV infection in victims of sexual assaults. DESIGN:This i...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Meel BL

更新日期：2005-09-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently, there is renewed interest in the role community participation can play in Primary Health Care (PHC) programmes such as the delivery of effective anti-TB treatment to patients in high-burden settings. OBJECTIVES:To explore the feasibility of community participation in a high-burden Tuberculosis Co...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kironde S,Kahirimbanyi M

更新日期：2002-04-01 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