The efficacy of two doses versus 7 days & #39; course of prophylactic antibiotics following cesarean section: An experience from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
Conclusion: This study found no statistically significant difference in infectious morbidity, duration of hospital stay, and neonatal outcomes when two doses of amoxicillin-clavulanic acid was compared with a 7 days course of prophylactic antibiotic following CS. The use of two doses of amoxicillin-clavulanic acid has the advantages of reduced cost and some maternal side effects. The two doses were cheaper with minimal side effects. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - June 2, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Salihu Ozegya Mohammed Samaila Danjuma A Shuaibu Sule Abdullahi Gaya Ayyuba Rabiu Source Type: research
Role of serum ferritin as a prognostic marker in acute ischemic stroke: A preliminary observation
Conclusions: Serum ferritin has a significant positive correlation with the severity of acute ischemic stroke (P < 0.001), and the levels correlate with the outcome of the disease (P < 0.001); the patients with higher serum ferritin at admission tend to deteriorate more as compared to those with lower levels. Thus, serum ferritin can be used as a prognostic marker in acute ischemic stroke. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - June 2, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Ravinder Garg S Aravind Sarabjot Kaur Sumit Pal Singh Chawla Simmi Aggarwal Gitanjali Goyal Source Type: research
Biochemical pattern of thyroid function test and clinical impression of thyroid disorder in a rural tertiary health institution in Nigeria
Conclusion: Goiter is the most prevalent thyroid disorder in this environment. Biochemical pattern of thyroid function test in our environment was mostly euthyroid despites clinical features suggestive of thyroid disorders. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - June 2, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Ahmed Kayode Jimoh Muritala Segun Ghazal Adewoyin Babajide Adeleke Adebayo Augustine Adeniyi Idowu Oluseyi Adebara Fatai Olakunle Babalola Gbadebo Oladimeji Ajani Matthew Segun Agboola Olusegun Adesola Busari Source Type: research
Determinants of occupational health hazards among roadside automobile mechanics in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria
Conclusion: Although most of the auto-mechanics were aware and had good knowledge of workplace hazards, they did not adhere to safety practices in the workplace, mostly due to nonavailability of protective apparels. There is, therefore, need for continuous health education under the platform of the auto-mechanics association so that they can voluntarily adopt safety practices in their workplace. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - June 2, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Oche Mansur Oche Okafoagu Christina Nneka Oladigbolu Remi Abiola Ismail Raji Ango Timane Jessica Hashimu Abdulmumini Bala Ijapa Adamu Source Type: research
The millennial generation plastic surgery trainees in sub-Saharan Africa and social media: A review of the application of blogs, podcasts, and twitter as web-based learning tools
This article defines and explores Blogs, Podcasts, and Twitter, as web-based learning tools, and discusses how to leverage social media to maximize their educational value and effectiveness. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - June 2, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Abdulrasheed Ibrahim Lawal M Abubakar Daniel J Maina Wasiu O Adebayo Abdullatif M Kabir Malachy E Asuku Source Type: research
Prevalence of erectile dysfunction among Greek men with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Athanasia K Papazafiropoulou, Konstantina Anagnostopoulou, Konstantina Petropoulou, Andreas MelidonisAnnals of African Medicine 2020 19(1):73-74 (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 12, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Athanasia K Papazafiropoulou Konstantina Anagnostopoulou Konstantina Petropoulou Andreas Melidonis Source Type: research
Incidentally detected primary hyperparathyroidism
Sonal Saran, Arushi Dhall, Yash Sharma, Tanvi KhannaAnnals of African Medicine 2020 19(1):71-72 (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 12, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Sonal Saran Arushi Dhall Yash Sharma Tanvi Khanna Source Type: research
Complex regional pain syndrome: A case report and review of the literature
Conclusion: A multidisciplinary approach is needed for effective management of CRPS, and refractory disease may respond to intrathecal baclofen with morphine. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 12, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Nura H Alkali Abdulrahman M Al-Tahan Mohammad Al-Majed Husam Al-Tahan Source Type: research
Maternal and perinatal outcomes of birth preparedness and complication readiness in recently delivered women of a Southwestern Nigerian Town
Conclusion: The knowledge and practice of key indicators of BPCR that reflect utilization of community resources in Ikenne Local Government Area is very poor. BPCR was an important determinant of perinatal survival. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 12, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: John Osaigbovoh Imaralu Inyang Franklin Ani Atinuke Olukemi Olaleye Ebunoluwa Jaiyesimi Abimbola Afolabi-Imaralu Odutola O Odugbemi Source Type: research
Young Peoples & #39; support for a smoke-free campus policy: A case for smoke-free campuses in the statewide smoking law in Lagos State, Nigeria
Conclusion: Although the majority of the students were non-smokers, significant exposure to SHS on campuses still exists. There is a huge support for smoke-free campus policies. The state government should consider including campuses on the list of smoke-free public spaces in the review of the statewide smoking law. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 12, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Yetunde Morenike Atiba Tope Olubodun Oluwakemi Ololade Odukoya Source Type: research
Late referral and associated factors among chronic kidney disease outpatients in Southern Nigeria
Conclusion: Prevalence of LR is high. Education of medical practitioners, patients, and the general public on early symptoms and physical signs of kidney disease is required. Initiation of all-encompassing health insurance scheme is necessary to solve the problem of lack of funds for medical consultation and treatment. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 12, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Enajite I Okaka Oluseyi A Adejumo Ayodeji A Akinbodewa Source Type: research
Screening at the dental office: An opportunity for bridging the gap in the early diagnosis of hypertension and diabetes in Ghana
Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate the importance of the dental clinic in detecting both undiagnosed hypertension and diabetes, as well as those who have previously been diagnosed, but do not have their blood pressure and blood sugar under adequate control. With efficient referrals and follow-up systems in place at dental offices, they could be harnessed as a fertile place for hypertension and diabetes screening. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 12, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Paa-Kwesi Blankson Francis Kwamin Aaron B. Osei Asibey Source Type: research
Oscillometric blood pressure profile of adolescent secondary school students in Abakaliki metropolis
Conclusions: Routine BP monitoring is recommended for adolescents, especially those with prevailing risk factors including a family history of HTN, obesity, and substance and alcohol misuse. Early detection will help in mitigating the effect of these cardiovascular risk factors. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 12, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Uchechukwu C Ukoh Fortune A Ujunwa Uzoamaka Vivian Muoneke Pius C Manyike Clifford O Okike Bede C Ibe Source Type: research
Open adrenalectomy: A 20-year review of our experience in a developing country
Conclusion: OA in a developing country is a safe method as an alternative for laparoscopic adrenalectomy which has a difficult learning curve. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 12, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Mehmet Arif Usta Mehmet Ulusahin Etem Alhan Akif Cinel Irfan Nuhoglu Source Type: research
Effectiveness of an ear and hearing care training program for frontline health workers: A before and after study
Conclusion: The findings from this study indicate that the training program demonstrated the potential to be an effective way to improve knowledge of EHC, and we suggest the inclusion of “primary ear care” as a component of primary health care. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 12, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Fatimah I Tsiga-Ahmed Abdulazeez Ahmed Source Type: research
