Trends in childhood intussusception in a Nigerian tertiary hospital
Conclusions: Contribution of successful non-operative treatment to the overall treatment of intussusception significantly increased while that of operative manual reduction significantly reduced and bowel resection showed no change. Preoperative utilization of ultrasonography significantly increased while mean duration of admission reduced significantly, but late presentation, morbidity and mortality rates had no significant changes.Keywords: Trends; childhood; intussusception; Nigerian; tertiary hospital. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Uchechukwu Obiora Ezomike, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Nwangwu, Isaac Sunday Chukwu, Sampson Chukwuemeka Aliozor, Chukwuka Arinze Onwuzu, Elochukwu Perpetua Nwankwo, Sebastian Okwuchukwu Ekenze Source Type: research
Barriers to enrolment of clients into community client led anti-retroviral therapy delivery (CCLAD) in selected health facilities in Kasese District, Uganda
Conclusion: Adoption of CCLAD model among PLWHIV in Kasese District is still low.Keywords: Community client led anti-retroviral therapy delivery (CCLAD); Enrolment; Health care and public health. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Kizito Omona, Alex Bwogi Kanyerezi Source Type: research
The frequencies distribution of CYP3A5 rs776746 and ABCB1 rs1045642 polymorphisms in the west Algerian population and relationships with pharmacogenetics
Conclusion: The difference in the allelic and genotypic distribution of these polymorphisms emphasize the need for dose adjustmentsin drugs metabolized by CYP3A5 and transported by ABCB1 to optimize treatments outcomes.Keywords: CYP3A5; ABCB1; genetic polymorphism; pharmacogenetics; West Algeria. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Amina Ammour, Meriem Aberkane, Abdallah Boudjema, Wefa Boughrara, Sounnia Mediene Benchekor Source Type: research
The cytotoxic, genotoxic and mitotoxic effects of Atractylis gummifera extract in vitro
Conclusion: This work highlights cellular and mitochondrial adverse effects of Atractylis gummifera extracts. A purified fractionthat likely corresponds to ATR derivatives induces MPTP opening leading to swelling of mitochondria and its dysfunction. Alliumcepa test provides the evidence for A. gummifera genotoxicity and cytotoxicity.Keywords: Atractylis gummifera; Allium cepa test; mitochondrial permeability transition pore; genotoxicity; cytotoxicity; chromosomalaberration; mitotic index. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Awatif Boumaza, Ali Erg üç, Hilmi Orhan Source Type: research
Deodorant use and related adverse effects: a cross-sectional survey among Palestinian students
Conclusion: Deodorants were widely used by Palestinian students with reported adverse effects, but these side effects rarelyprompted the participants to seek medical advice.Keywords: Deodorants; antiperspirants; adverse effects; skin; students; physician consultation. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Iyad Ali, Naser Shraim, Anwar Younes, Reem Sawafta, Asma Sbeih, Samar Khater Source Type: research
Use of mobile hospitals to improve access to health services and promote primary health care: lessons from Zambia (2011-2018)
Conclusion: The research not only highlights conditions that must be considered for the effective implementation of mobilehospitals, but also the need for engagement of various key stakeholders during agenda setting in order to build trust and buy in,which contribute to smoother implementation.Keywords: Access to health care; mobile health; policy implementation; primary health care; Zambia. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Kabaso Kabwe Source Type: research
Elderly people ’s perceptions on the use of mobile phones to support the self-management of long-term illnesses at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
Conclusion: This study provides empirical evidence that there is hardly a known mobile phone adoption model to enable policymakers, systems developers, and health workers to promote the elderly population ’s use of mobile phones to manage their long-term illnesses in Uganda.Keywords: Healthcare technology; older persons; mobile phone. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Peterson Mulinde Source Type: research
Exploring patient referral practices of traditional healthcare practitioners in Soshanguve, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Discussion: Patient referral being an important part of healthcare practices should be promoted and regulation and traditionalhealth practices improved to promote safe referral practices and curb unsafe self-referrals by patients.Keywords: Referral system; patient referral; traditional healthcare; allopathic healthcare. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Eugene Musiiwa Makhavhu, Mmajapi Elizabeth Masala-Chokwe, Tendani Sara Ramukumba Source Type: research
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards oral health among secondary school students in Huye district, Rwanda
Conclusion: Oral hygiene has to be long life practice and oral health education have to be included as part of the school environment.Keywords: Knowledge; attitudes; practice; oral health. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: John Bayingana M, Geofrey Shyaka, Japheths Ogendi Source Type: research
Nutritional status of school children in South-West Nigeria: Inferences from a national homegrown school feeding programme
Conclusion: Majority of the children showed normal growth, the rest were in both extremes of malnutrition, the subjects fromprivate schools seem to present better nutritional status, although there is no baseline data to ratify this finding. A further studyon this subject using the current finding as a baseline data is recommended.Keywords: School children; Nutritional assessment; Stunting; Underweight; Wasting; School feeding programme. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Taiwo Akinyode Obembe, Ayoola Oluwaseun Bosede, Oluwaseun Ariyo, Folashayo I P Adeniji, Abiodun Olaoye, Ayodeji Mathew Adebayo Source Type: research
Newborn and infant hearing screening for early detection of hearing loss in Nairobi, Kenya
Conclusions: Establishing universal newborn and infant hearing screening programs is essential for early detection and intervention for hearing loss. Data management and efficient follow-up systems are an integral part of achieving diagnostic confirmation of hearing loss and early intervention.Keywords: Hearing screening; newborn; infant; hearing loss; early detection; Kenya. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Serah Ndegwa, Debara Tucci, James Lemons, Florence Murila, Susan Shepherd, Moses Mwangi, Isaac Macharia, John Ayugi Source Type: research
Curosurf surfactant application on preterm babies with respiratory complications-health-economic benefits
Conclusions: The models of evaluation of cost effectiveness reveal that the medicinal product is expensive but effective fromthe aspect of short-term therapeutic results.Keywords: Surfactant; CUROSURF; preterm babies; respiratory complications; health-economic benefits. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Anna Mihaylova, Kilova Kristina, Petya Kasnakova, Stanislav Gueorguiev, Petkova Gueorguieva, Desislava Bakova, Nikoleta Parahuleva Source Type: research
Trends in childhood intussusception in a Nigerian tertiary hospital
Conclusions: Contribution of successful non-operative treatment to the overall treatment of intussusception significantlyincreased while that of operative manual reduction significantly reduced and bowel resection showed no change. Preoperativeutilization of ultrasonography significantly increased while mean duration of admission reduced significantly, but late presentation,morbidity and mortality rates had no significant changes.Keywords: Trends; childhood; intussusception; Nigerian; tertiary hospital. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Uchechukwu Ezomike Obiora, Emmanuel Nwangwu Ifeanyi, Isaac Chukwu Sunday, Sampson Aliozor Chukwuemeka, Chukwuka Onwuzu Arinze, Elochukwu Nwankwo Perpetua, Sebastian Ekenze Okwuchukwu Source Type: research
Trazodone-induced parkinsonism in a middle-aged male: A case report
Conclusion: Our case showed reversibly induced parkinsonism after a short intake of a moderate dose of trazodone which wasprescribed for insomnia. The patient had a complete recovery after trazodone withdrawal. Noteworthy, the symptoms recurredupon trazodone-rechallenge.Keywords: Trazodone; triazolopyridine; parkinsonism; movement disorder; drug-induced. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Hossam Tharwat Ali, Ziad Ashraf Soliman, Firas Aborigiba, Ana Leticia Fornari Caprara, Jamir Pitton Rissardo Source Type: research
