Adverse drug reactions in patients admitted on internal medicine wards in a district and regional hospital in Uganda.

abstract：Background:Propofol is administered as intermittent boluses to achieve deep sedation to facilitate oesophagogastroduodenoscopy. Target controlled infusion (TCI) can be employed for this purpose. Methods:176 adults were randomly allocated into two groups of 88 patients. Control group: Received an initial bolus of propo...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ndosi C,Mung'ayi V,Gisore E,Mir S

更新日期：2019-12-01 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:The impact and management of HIV/AIDS in Lesotho in the context of disaster management was investigated. OBJECTIVES:Lesotho health care workers' perception on HIV/AIDS progression, whether HIV/AIDS was managed as a disaster, and the impact on the demographic profile was investigated. METHODS:The empirical ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Belle JA,Ferriera SB,Jordaan A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Normative value of spleen size among school age children is important for objective assessment of the spleen. OBJECTIVES:This study was aimed at determining sonographically the normal limits of the spleen size according to age, sex, and somatometric parameters among school age children. METHODS:A cross sec...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Eze CU,Agwu KK,Ezeasor DN,Ochie K,Aronu AE,Agwuna KK,Nwadike IU

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been suggested that physical activity is an important factor in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Low serum paraoxononase-1 (PON1) activity is with an associated risk of atherosclerotic disease. OBJECTIVES:In this study, we aimed to investigate serum PON1 activity and lipid hyd...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Atli M

更新日期：2013-09-01 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:Patients with stroke experience a number of environmental barriers, limiting their re-integration. Information regarding the barriers experienced by patients with stroke in a specific setting such as the Musanze district in Rwanda would assist with the development of rehabilitation programmes that would take...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Urimubenshi G,Rhoda A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Overwhelming evidence implicates Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) as an etiologic agent of gastrointestinal diseases including gastric cancer. The mode of transmission of this pathogen remains poorly understood. OBJECTIVE:This investigation is to establish the presence of H. pylori in the waters of the Nai...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Dinda V,Kimang'a A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Quinine has been reported to possess anti-spermatogenic activities. Objectives:This study was carried out to determine the effect of quinine on ovarian function in Sprague-Dawley rats. Methods:Twenty rats with regular 4-days oestrous cycle divided into 4 groups (N=5) were used. Group I received quinine at ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Gbotolorun SC,Inikori O,Bamisi OD,Osinubi AAA,Okanlawon AO

更新日期：2018-06-01 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:Recent publications show that smoking and alcohol use among adolescents with unplanned pregnancy is increasing and the causes need to be further studied. OBJECTIVE:To determine the association between living in a non-intact family household and the presence of smokers and consumers of alcoholic beverages in...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Francisco VN,Carlos VR,Eliza VR,Octelina CR,Maria II

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is still a commonly used investigation in the evaluation of the female genital tract and the main indication for HSG is infertility. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to find the pathology detected at HSG in patients with infertility in our setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kiguli-Malwadde E,Byanyima RK

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduction in renal length was found to be an insufficient independent indicator of chronic renal disease. OBJECTIVE:To determine the ultrasound normative values of renal parenchymal thickness (RPT) among adults and correlate them with age and somatometric parameters. METHODS:This was a prospective clinic b...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Eze C,Okoye J,Agwu K

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many developing countries increasingly recognize and acknowledge family planning as a critical part of socio-economic development. However, with few health dollars to go around, countries tend to provide essential drugs for curative care, rather than for family planning products. Donors have historically pro...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Chandani Y,Breton G

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Fungus Cordyceps militaris has been used as a herbal tonic in traditional Chinese medicine, which could be surface liquid-cultured for mycelia production. To evaluate the potential of polysaccharides obtained from mycelia of Cordyceps militaris (PS-MCM) for attenuation of side-effects of chemotherapy. Metho...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Lin RK,Choong CY,Hsu WH,Tai CJ,Tai CJ

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Substantial climate changes have led to the emergence and re-emergence of various infectious diseases worldwide, presenting an imperative need to explore the effects of meteorological factors on serious contagious disease incidences such as that of meningococcal meningitis (MCM). METHODS:The ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Bai X,Hu B,Yan Q,Luo T,Qu B,Jiang N,Liu J,Zhu Y

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:HIV causes a decrease in CD4+ lymphocyte cells count, exposing the individual to infections (urinary tract infections). This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of bacteriuria and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of bacteria isolates among HIV patients. Methods:Clean catch mid-stream urine...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Samje M,Yongwa O,Enekegbe AM,Njoya S

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：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:Sickle cell anaemia is prevalent in sub Saharan Africa. While α+-thalassaemia is known to modulate sickle cell anaemia, its magnitude and significance in Uganda have hitherto not been described. OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of α+thalassaemia among sickle cell anaemia patients in Mulago Hospital an...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Lubega I,Ndugwa CM,Mworozi EA,Tumwine JK

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Naphthoquinone is a class of phenolic compounds derived from naphthalene. 7-Methyljuglone (7-MJ) is a naphthoquinone also known as ramentaceone or 6-Methyl-8-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone or 5-Hydroxy-7-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone or 7-Methyl-5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone or 5-Hydroxy-7-methyl-,1,4-naphtoquinone o...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Mbaveng AT,Kuete V

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Human Parvovirus (B19V) is a small, single-stranded, non-enveloped DNA virus which is pathogenic to humans causing a wide array of clinical complications which include erythema infectiosum, aplastic crisis and hydrops foetalis. It is generally harmless in healthy individuals but may be life threatening in im...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Chirambo-Kalolekesha M,Kaile T,Mwaba F,Daka V,Simakando M,Kowa S

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The epidemiologic transition and double disease burden from chronic infections and Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide requires re-engineering of healthcare delivery systems. Healthcare workers (HCWs) need to adapt to new integrated disease management approaches and change from current disease-specifi...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Masupe T,Mashalla Y,Seloilwe E,Jibril H,Medhin H

更新日期：2019-09-01 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:Standardised measuring instruments are increasingly used in psychiatric research cross-culturally. These instruments are considered to be culturally equivalent when all forms of biases, or social norms specific to the culture of origin, have been removed. OBJECTIVES:To describe the qualitative process of se...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Smit J,van den Berg CE,Bekker LG,Seedat S,Stein DJ

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morbid obesity of parturient has become very important in perinatal medicine because of a worldwide obesity epidemic. Morbid obesity of parturient is reportedly associated with severely increased anaesthetic and obstetric risk. OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence rate, anaesthetic and obstetric complicati...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Okafor UV,Efetie ER,Nwoke O,Okezie O,Umeh U

更新日期：2012-03-01 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:Oxygen saturation is a good marker for disease severity in emergency care. However, studies have not considered its use in identifying individuals infected with Plasmodium falciparum at risk of deaths. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the prevalence and predictive value of hypoxaemia for deaths in under-5s with sev...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Orimadegun A,Ogunbosi B,Orimadegun B

更新日期：2014-06-01 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:South Africa has endorsed a World Health Assembly (WHA) resolution calling for control of soil-transmitted helminths (STHs). In Cape Town, services and housing that exist in old-established suburbs should minimise the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections, even when residents are poor. Where families...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Adams VJ,Markus MB,Adams JF,Jordaan E,Curtis B,Dhansay MA,Obihara CC,Fincham JE

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00