In vitro susceptibility of Plasmodium falciparum to monodesethylamodiaquine, quinine, mefloquine and halofantrine in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire).

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:The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a developing country with poor obstetric indicators. Despite ongoing efforts to improve care, women continue to suffer multiple complications of child birth including vesico-vaginal fistulae (VVF). OBJECTIVE:To describe socio-demographic and clinical characteristics...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Paluku JL,Carter TE

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pyogenic osteomyelitis is still frequently seen in the developing world and the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis presents a considerable challenge despite advances in microbiological techniques, antibiotics and surgical techniques. Acute haematogenous osteomyelitis is commoner in children. RESULTS:In the ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ikpeme IA,Ngim NE,Ikpeme AA

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mortality of mothers and newborns is an important public health problem in low-income countries. In the rural setting, implementation of community based education and mobilization are strategies that have sought to reduce these mortalities. Frequently such approaches rely on volunteers within each community....

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Gisore P,Rono B,Marete I,Nekesa-Mangeni J,Tenge C,Shipala E,Mabeya H,Odhiambo D,Otieno K,Bucher S,Makokha C,Liechty E,Esamai F

更新日期：2013-06-01 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: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 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:Prolonged corrected QT (QTc) has been identified as a risk factor for malignant arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Caucasian studies have shown a definite relationship between QTc prolongation and Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy (CAN) in diabetic subjects. Objective:To determine the prevalence of prolonged ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ukpabi OJ,Onwubere BJ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:About 1.6 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) from northern Uganda have been living in encampments since the late 1980s. In conflict settings such as northern Uganda women are disproportionately affected compared to men. This study explores women and men IDPs' perceptions of their access to informati...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Orach CG,Musoba N,Byamukama N,Mutambi R,Aporomon JF,Luyombo A,Rostedt A

更新日期：2009-10-01 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: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:Frenkel's ambulatory activity has been routinely employed by physiotherapists for rehabilitation of gait coordination, however, its immediate influence on blood pressure and heart rate has not been investigated. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the acute effect of Frenkel's ambulatory activity on blood pressure and...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Isa L,Abubakar A,Rufa'i A,Mukadas A

更新日期：2014-12-01 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: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

abstract：Background:The integrated approach to malaria prevention, which advocates for the use of several malaria prevention methods at households, is being explored to complement other existing strategies. We implemented a pilot project that promoted the integrated approach to malaria prevention in two rural communities in Wak...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Musoke D,Karani G,Morris K,Ndejjo R,Atusingwize E,Guwatudde D,Musoke MB

更新日期：2018-12-01 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:It has been shown that colorectal carcinoma is increasing in incidence in African countries. This could be due to change in life style. Molecular pathogenesis of colorectal cancer commonly involves mutation in p53 gene which leads to expression of p53 protein in tumor cells. Expression of p53 protein has bee...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Rambau PF,Odida M,Wabinga H

更新日期：2008-12-01 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: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：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:Drug-therapy problems(DTPs) among hypertensive patients can result in patient's morbidity and mortality. The main aim of this study was to assess drug therapy problem and associated factors among hypertensive patients. Methods:A hospital based cross sectional study was conducted. The data was collected from...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Weldegebreal AS,Tezeta F,Mehari AT,Gashaw W,Dessale KT,Legesse NY

更新日期：2019-09-01 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: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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is within the top five occupational illnesses in Zimbabwe. Workers at a mining company complained about loss of hearing at the mine clinic. OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of NIHL among employees at the Mine. METHODS:We conducted a descriptive cross sectional study a...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Chadambuka A,Mususa F,Muteti S

更新日期：2013-12-01 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:Due to increasing stress, individual personality traits are becoming a significant contributor to CRT (Crash Related Trauma). In the present study, we hypothesized that there will be no difference in personality characteristics of CRT patients and control subjects and there will be no association between tra...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kumar V,Goyal R,Singh A,Sharma V,Srivastava RN,Kumar S,Kumar A

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Despite the slight progress made on Antenatal Care (ANC) utilization, skilled delivery care service utilization in Ethiopia is still far-below any acceptable standards. Only 10% of women receive assistance from skilled birth attendants either at home or at health institutions, and as a result the country is ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Fekadu M,Regassa N

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Co-trimoxazole use is the standard of care for preventing Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in sub-Saharan Africa but implementation remains slow. Co-trimoxazole is self- administered with uncertain adherence. Knowledge of co-trimoxazole use among HIV infected persons is unknown. OBJECTIVES:To assess knowled...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Okwera A,Mafigiri DK,Guwatudde D,Whalen C,Joloba M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00