Recurrent idiopathic pancreatitis complicating as emphysematous pancreatitis and gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm: A rare case report
Vinus Taneja, Darshit Shah, Rishikesh Dessai, Manuj Sondhi, Manishi Nautiyal, Ambuj GargAnnals of African Medicine 2023 22(3):385-387
Emphysematous pancreatitis (EP) is a rare and potentially fatal condition of the pancreas. It is associated with gas-forming bacteria and is characterized by the presence of gas in or around the pancreas. It is identified by a computed tomography scan of the abdomen. Although predisposing factors are not precisely known, diabetes mellitus, which predisposes to gas gangrene, is seen to be commonly associated with patients of EP. EP being potentially fatal requires immediate management. Surge...
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Vinus Taneja Darshit Shah Rishikesh Dessai Manuj Sondhi Manishi Nautiyal Ambuj Garg Source Type: research
COVID-19 in hematological malignancies: Case series and literature review
In this report, we describe two patients with hematological malignancies seen at the peak of the first wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. A 61-year-old man was referred to our urology unit he was diagnosed with nodular hyperplasia and multiple myeloma and commenced on bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone combination chemotherapy. He developed a cough and fever, with SPO2 86%, He was positive for SARS-CoV-2 and died a few days later. A 42-year-old man with Hodgkin lymphoma on treatment with Adriamycin, bleomycin, vincristine, and dacarbazine with positive SARS-CoV-2 exposure was diagnosed with p...
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Sunday Ocheni Theresa Ukamaka Nwagha Nneka Amu Onochie Ikenna Obodo Kelechi Okereke Kelechi Chikezie CS Ejezie Gladys Udoka Ilechukwu Chiemelie Obiatuegwu Source Type: research
Association between maternal selenium levels and pregnancy outcome among human immunodeficiency virus-positive and human immunodeficiency virus-negative pregnant women in a tertiary health-care center in Owerri, Nigeria: A comparative cross-sectional study
Conclusion: HIV-positive pregnant women had a lower mean serum selenium level compared to HIV-negative pregnant women. There was a significant association between low maternal serum selenium level and maternal anemia, as well as low birth weight, especially in HIV-positive pregnant women. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Rasmus Izuchukwu Okonkwo Augustine Duke Onyeabochukwu Emmanuel Obiora Izuka Chukwunonyerem Precious Duke-Onyeabo Chinelo Elizabeth Obiora-Izuka Uchenna Terry Ejelonu Uchenna Ifeanyi Nwagha Source Type: research
Effectiveness of three mouth rinsing agents against mutans Streptococcus and Lactobacillus species & #8211; A comparative study
Conclusion: Kidodent and probiotic mouth rinse are more efficacious and have equivalent efficacy in reducing SM and LA. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Vijaya Lakshmi Bolla M Jyothi Shanthan Reddy Mettu Mallela G Manoj Kumar Kakumanu Nageswara Rao Munnangi Surendra Reddy Pradeep Koppolu Source Type: research
Accessory heads of biceps brachii muscle its embryogenesis and clinical implications: Cadaveric study
Conclusion: Awareness of these anatomical variations, knowledge is necessary for radiologists, anesthetists, physiotherapists, and orthopedic surgeons to avoid complications during various radiodiagnostic procedures or surgeries of flexor deformities of the upper arm and forearm. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Kosuri Kalyan Chakravarthi Ankamma Sarvepalli Siddaraju Kaadukothanahalli Siddegowda Venumadhav Nelluri Source Type: research
Sexual autonomy and the use of modern contraceptives in Nigeria: Evidence from the 2018 demographic and health survey
Conclusion: There is a very low prevalence of modern contraceptive use among women in Nigeria. Sexual autonomy, poverty, education, and the number of living children play a major role. Thus, women empowerment and girl-child education are critical interventions needed for the best outcomes on contraceptive use in Africa. Male involvement in sexual autonomy is also key since they are major decisionmakers regarding women's issues. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Temitope Ilori Boluwatife A Adewale Taiwo A Obembe Oyewale Mayowa Morakinyo Source Type: research
Outcome of COVID-19 infection and the impact of COVID-19 vaccination in chronic kidney disease patients: A single-center study
Conclusion: Vaccination seems to be very helpful in combating the adverse effect of Covid-19 in CKD patients. It also reduces mortality significantly in Covid-19 infected CKD patients. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Madhuri Kolla Nikunj Kishore Rout Saurabh Gupta Sangram Keshari Mohapatra Vivek D Alone Pratima Singh Source Type: research
Modified computed tomography severity index in evaluation of acute pancreatitis and its correlation with clinical outcome: A prospective observational study from a tertiary care teaching hospital, India
Conclusion: Grading by modified CT severity index has a significant direct correlation with the necessity of ICU admission, duration of ICU stay, and total duration of hospital stay. A modified CT severity index can be used to predict the possibility of developing local and systemic complications as well as the need for interventions. Modified CTSI is a reliable predictor of clinical course and outcome in cases of acute pancreatitis. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Archana D Dalal Yagnya D Dalal Devang A Rana Source Type: research
Exposure to tobacco advertisements, promotions, and sponsorships among in-school adolescents in Lagos, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study
Conclusion: Five years after implementing the NTCA, more than two-thirds of the adolescents reported exposure to TAPS, mainly through films, TV, and videos. This suggests that the NTCA is poorly enforced. Efforts to ensure the effective implementation of comprehensive TAPS bans are warranted. Gender-sensitive strategies that target adolescents' attitudes and school-level factors should be emphasized. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Oluwakemi Odukoya Olamide Ladapo Ifeoma Okafor Olatokunbo Osibogun Kolawole Okuyemi Source Type: research
Prevalence and pattern of proximity of maxillary posterior teeth to maxillary sinus with mucosal thickening: A cone beam computed tomography based retrospective study
Conclusion: The present study established a positive association between periapical disease status of maxillary posteriors and maxillary sinus mucosal thickening. Maxillary second premolar and first and second molars pathologies can significantly affect the maxillary sinus compared to other maxillary posterior tooth. CBCT proved to be an efficient imaging modality in detecting these changes. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Admaja K Nair Merrin Jose LS Sreela Twinkle S Prasad Philips Mathew Source Type: research
Effect of Carbetocin on Uterine Tone during Cesarean Section: A Comparison between Subarachnoid Block and General Anesthesia
Conclusion: Intraoperative maternal blood loss was more among the parturients who received GA than subarachnoid blood. This could probably be due to the effect of the halogenated vapor used for the GA on the uterine tone. There was no further blood loss after the intraoperative period. The hemodynamic profile was better under SAB as evidenced by the total ephedrine consumption. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Sotonye Fyneface-Ogan Preye O Fiebai Ngozi Clare Orazulike Source Type: research
Comparison of accuracy of protrusive condylar guidance registration by two interocclusal recording materials in edentulous patients
Conclusion: From the study it was concluded that the Luxabite®(bisacrylic composite) material demonstrated better reproducibility of protrusive condylar guidance registration.than the Quick setting plaster. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: C Dhinesh Kumar Sunantha Selvaraj Jayashree Mohan Ramesh Raju Source Type: research
Predictors of burden perceived by informal caregivers of patients registered in the home health-care unit
Conclusions: Most of the caregivers reported no burden to minimal burden. The relationship with the care recipient has a negative impact on the burden scale. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Ebtisam M F. Alhawsawi Ghufran A Hariri Sulhi A Alfakeh Maram T Alkhatieb Source Type: research
Impact of sepsis in patients admitted with covid-19 infection in a tertiary care center in Delhi. A retrospective cross-sectional study
Conclusion: Severe and critical illness was marked by advance age, comorbidities like Diabetes mellitus, high total leucocyte count and deranged renal and hepatic function in the study. Thus COVID-19 induced sepsis is an important determinant of disease severity precipitating multiorgan dysfunction and adverse outcome in patients. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Smita Nath Hemant Sharma Shankar Chilumula Panjala Rajkumar Sukanya Dutta Shally Jain Source Type: research
Systemic antibiotic prescribing patterns of dentists in Morocco: A questionnaire study
Conclusion: Systemic antibiotics are prescribed for different conditions according to variable protocols. The appropriateness of antibiotic prescription must be reassessed critically to improve antibiotic stewardship among dentists. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Jamila Kissa Sihame Chemlali Amina Gharibi Source Type: research
