Health-related quality of life associated with different cervical cancer therapies received by patients in two Nigerian tertiary hospitals
Conclusion: Chemoradiation therapy and adjuvant chemotherapy were associated with highest increase in mean overallhealth-related QoL. Chemotherapy was associated with the least increase in mean overall health-related QoL.Keywords: Cervical cancer; quality of life; therapies. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Aliyu Samaila, Aminu A Biambo, Nuruddeen Usman, Usman M Aliyu, Adamu Abdullahi, Maxwell O Adibe Source Type: research
Imaging classification and BIRADS assessment of cystic breast lesions with pathologic correlates. a 5-year experience in Zaria, North West Nigeria
Conclusion: Majority of the breast cysts (83%) were benign with overall 17% incidence of malignancy. Complex cysts were the most frequent cyst type in our study, it is also the category most frequently associated with breast cancer, obviating the need for histology.Keywords: Breasts; Cysts; BIRADS; ultrasound; pathology. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Sefiya Adebanke Olarinoye-Akorede, Suleiman Lawal, Mohammed Zaria Ibrahim Source Type: research
Malignancy-related mir-210, mir-373 and let-7 levels are affected in iron deficiency anemia
Conclusions: Plasma miR-210 expression was significantly up-regulated and miR-373 and let-7 expression was down-regulated, though insignificantly, in IDA group.Keywords: miRNA; iron deficiency anemia; malignancy. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Ruveyda Sak, Demircan Ozbalci, Emine Guchan Alanoglu, Kuyas Hekimler Ozturk Source Type: research
Clinicopathological pattern of oestrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 over-expression of epithelial ovarian carcinomas in Nigeria
Conclusion: Serous tumours were significantly associated with ER expression while non-serous tumours tended to be triple negative.Keywords: Oestrogen receptor; Progesterone receptor; HER-2 over-expression; Epithelial ovarian cancer. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Mustapha Akanji Ajani, Aliyu Lawan, Temitope Oke, Galina Khramtsova, Ifeanyichukwu Nwanji, Ayodeji Salami, Olutosin Awolude, Henry Ebili, Michael E Onwukamuche, Elisabeth Sveen, Toshio Yoshimatsu, Olufunmilayo I Olopade Source Type: research
Clinicopathological pattern of breast lesions in children and adolescents
Conclusion: The pattern of breast lesions in adolescents in Uyo is similar to that from other parts of Nigeria.Keywords: Adolescents; benign; breast lesions; fibroadenoma. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Chukwuemeka Charles Nwafor, Kingsley Uwaemechi Umeh, Emmanuel Benjamin Etuk, Uchechukwu Brian Eziagu, Ikwo Jonathan Kudamnya, Esther Ekwo Source Type: research
Endoscopic esophageal foreign body removal among children at Lubaga Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
Conclusion: We report high success rates of 90.16% for endoscopic removal of impacted esophageal foreign bodies among Ugandan children using the now widely available flexible endoscopy.Keywords: Endoscopy; esophagus; foreign body. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Michael Okello, Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka, Ponsiano Ocama, Esther Patience Nabwire, Dave Darshit, Christine Namata, Annah Ainembabazi Tinka Source Type: research
Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 66 Tunisian Sickle cell syndrome patients
Conclusion: S/C patients present the best tolerated form and were the least affected by chronic complications and therefore can lead an almost normal life.Keywords: Acute complications; chronic complications; sickle cell syndrome; steady state. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Ahlem Sahli, Faida Ouali, Rym Dabboubi, Sondess Hadj Fredj, Nabila Meddeb, Naila Mzoughi, Taieb Messaoud Source Type: research
Comparison of iron isomaltoside ferumoxytol with iron sucrose for iron deficiency anemia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Conclusions: Iron isomaltoside ferumoxytol showed comparable efficacy to iron sucrose for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.Keywords: Iron isomaltoside ferumoxytol; iron sucrose; iron deficiency anemia; randomized controlled trials. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Lunbo Shi, Yan Zhao, Aihua Rao Source Type: research
mHealth app usage amongst paediatric department doctors in South Africa
Conclusion: Medical apps are frequently used among paediatric medical doctors of all ranks. Drug dosing, diagnostic and clinical decision-making apps are the most common app categories in use. Improved awareness of the regulations pertaining to the use of mHealth apps amongst doctors is required.Keywords: Medical apps; mHealth; mobile health; smartphone health; information technology; drug dosing app; medical diagnostic app. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Shahid Mahmood, Ashraf Coovadia, Abdullah E Laher, Ahmed Adam Source Type: research
Digestive manifestations of Covid-19 in children: a retrospective study
Conclusion: Virological tracking coupled with attaining standard AFP surveillance indicators has been pivotal in achieving and maintaining the national wild polio-free status. Laboratory surveillance remains key in informing the certification process of polio eradication.Keywords: Poliovirus; eradication; acute flaccid paralysis; laboratory surveillance; Uganda. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Mary B Nanteza, Phionah Tushabe, Henry Bukenya, Prossy Namuwulya, Theopista Kabaliisa, Molly Birungi, Mayi Tibanagwa, Immaculate Ampeire, Proscovia Kakooza, Edson Katushabe, Josephine Bwogi, Barnabas Bakamutumaho, Miriam Nanyunja, Charles R Byabamazima Source Type: research
Digestive manifestations of Covid-19 in children: a retrospective study
Conclusion: This study concludes with the high prevalence of digestive manifestations of COVID-19 in symptomatic children.There were no severe clinical or biological abnormalities in our study. Digestive manifestations during COVID-19 in childrenare frequent, which requires the awareness of health professionalsKeywords: COVID-19; digestive manifestations; children. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Abderrahmane Jallouli, Karima El Fakiri, Houda Nassih, Rabiy EL Qadiry, Aicha Bourrahouat, Imane Ait Sab, Noureddine Rada, Ghizlane Draiss, Mohammed Bouskraoui Source Type: research
Spatio-temporal modelling of under-five mortality in Lesotho using demographic and health survey data
Conclusion: The study recommends that mothers of under-five children be educated about breastfeeding and encouraged to use contraception in order to postpone birth and reduce parity. Rural development should be prioritized through improved primary health care; and public health services should be made more accessible to rural residents.Keywords: Spatio-temporal modelling; under-five mortality; Integrated Laplace nested approximation; Lesotho demographic and health survey data. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Mthobisi Mxolisi Zondi, Henry G Mwambi, Sileshi Fanta Melesse Source Type: research
Prevalence and factors associated with neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome among neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care units of Gurage zone public hospital, South West Ethiopia
Conclusion: the prevalence of RDS in the study area was high. Thus, healthcare providers should act on those factors with appropriate follow-up for early detection of the problem and prevent the risk.Keywords: Respiratory distress syndrome; neonate. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Bogale Chekole, Terefe Tamene Fetene, Tenaw Shegaw Geze, Zewudie Bitew Tefera, Gebre Eyesus Fisha Alebel, Amare Kassaw, Walle Belete Gelaw, Zeleke Fentahun Tamene, Yemsirach Mira, Tesfu Mulatu, Derartu Deressa Source Type: research
Prevalence and factors associated with low birth weight among newborns in South Sudan
Conclusion:The prevalence of LBW in infants was 11.4%. Associated factors were, maternal age, GA< 37 weeks, multigravidity,male sex and multiple pregnancy.Keywords: Low birth weight; improve birth outcomes; multivariate logistic regression analysis. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Chol Lat, Florence Murila, Dalton Wamalwa Source Type: research
Neonatal factors associated with immediate low Apgar score in newborn babies in an intermediate hospital in Namibia: a case control study
Conclusion: Gestational age, birth weight, foetal presentation, cord around the neck and lack of cardiotocography assessmentwere found to be associated with immediate low Apgar score.Keywords: Neonatal; factors; immediate low Apgar score; newborn; babies. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Justina Lungameni, Emma Maano Nghitanwa, Laura Uusiku Source Type: research
