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Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine

https://read.qxmd.com/read/27295826/fetal-macrosomia-at-a-tertiary-care-centre-in-lagos-nigeria
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COMPARATIVE STUDY
Omololu Adegbola, Fatimah Murtazha Habeebu-Adeyemi
BACKGROUND: Large babies have attracted immense attention as they present obstetric problems with associated increase in perinatal morbidity and mortality. The major risk of fetal macrosomia is trauma to the fetus and mother during vaginal delivery. OBJECTIVE: To compare the outcome of macrosomic babies with babies of normal birth weights. METHODS: This was a retrospective comparative study of deliveries over a period of two years from 1 "August 2005 to 31st July 2007...
April 2015: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27295825/exhumation-providing-justice-to-victims-of-homicide-the-nigerian-experience
#22
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Francis Adedayo Faduyile, Olufemi Joshua Taiwo, Sunday Sokuunle Soyemi, Olakanmi Raphael Akinde
Forensic investigations have been embraced in many developed countries to help investigate homicidal cases in their legal system amongst others. It is however still in infancy state in many developing countries, including Nigeria, making the use of this very vital tool very limited to prosecute cases. Some of the reasons include the low knowledge base of the investigating officers, to the dearth of Forensic personnel and the inability to use the findings to prosecute the offenders. The few cases where proper investigation is done, anatomic pathologists and sometimes medical officers are usually called to provide the forensic evidence...
April 2015: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27295824/acute-toxicity-effect-of-croton-penduliflorus-euphorbiaceae-seed-oil
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Sikiru Abiola Ojokuku, Omolola Selina Odesanmi, Adetola Olubunmi Daramola, Olubunmi Abiola Magbagbeola
BACKGROUND: Croton penduliforus (Euphorbiaceae) is a tropical evergreen plant widely distributed in Africa. Its seeds are used in folklore medicine as laxative, as well as a major component of herbal contraceptive and antifibroid decoction. OBJECTIVE: This study is to investigate the oral acute toxicity and histological effects of Croton penduliflorus seed oil in mice. METHODS: Croton penduliflorus seed oil (CPSO) was prepared by Soxhlet extraction of shelled, oven dried, ground seed sample with 40-60 degrees C petroleum ether...
April 2015: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27295829/utilization-of-oral-health-care-services-by-university-undergraduates-in-lagos-nigeria
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
J O Makanjuola, O G Uti, O O Sofola
BACKGROUND: Data on the utilization of the available oral health facilities by university undergraduates is scarce in Nigeria. OBJECTIVES: To determine the level of utilization of oral health care services and to identify the barriers to seeking treatment among University of Lagos students. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was carried out among University of Lagos undergraduates. Systematic sampling was used to select participants after randomly selecting a male and female hostel...
2015: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276766/preliminary-anti-fungal-activity-of-the-aqueous-bark-extract-of-calotropis-procera-asclepiadaceae
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Olatunde James Olaitan, S U Rabiu Wasagu, Aderonke Ayinke Adepoju-Bello, Kenneth Uzoma Nwaeze, Awodele Olufunsho
BACKGROUND: Calotropis procera is a species of flowering plant which belongs to the Asclepiadaceous family. Its other names are Apple of Sodom, Giant Milkweed and Swallow-wort. It's native to Africa and Asian countries where they exist as a spreading shrub or small tree with height of about 4m. They. exude copious milky sap when cut or broken. It has a broad grey-green leaves with a pointed tip, two rounded basal lobes and no leaf stalk. Their flowers are waxy white. The different part of this plant has been used for different medicinal purposes such as cure of leprosy, eczema, inflammation, cutaneous infections, syphilis, malarial and low hectic fevers, and as abortifacient...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276765/histolopathological-patterns-of-cervical-carcinoma-seen-at-a-radiotherapy-centre-in-ibadan-nigeria
#26
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Abbas A Abdus-salam, Lucy O Eriba, Rukiyat A Abdus-salam, David A Dawotola
INTRODUCTION: The treatment of cervical carcinoma is dependent on many factors including histological types and degree of differentiation. Degree of differentiation is an important consideration in determining the prognostic outcome. OBJECTIVE: The study is to describe the histological pattern of cervicer cancer seen in our practice with emphasis on tumour differentiation. METHOD: This retrospective study was carried out within Radiotherapy Department of University College Hospital, Ibadan...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276764/condom-use-among-antiretroviral-therapy-naive-people-living-with-hiv-at-a-tertiary-health-care-hospital-in-lagos-nigeria-implication-for-prevention-of-new-infections
#27
JOURNAL ARTICLE
T M Balogun, B Awofala, I C Iredu, A O Ajayi, M Ohakwere
BACKGROUND: The consistent use of male latex condom significantly reduces the risk of HIV infection among men and women. OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to assess the prevalence and pattern of male and female condom use among antiretroviral therapy naïve people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Lagos, Nigeria. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Interviewer administered questionnaires were used to collect demographic data of age, gender, marital status, rate, pattern of and reasons for not using condoms among PLHIV...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276763/antidiarrhoeal-activity-of-hydroethanolic-leaf-extract-of-bryophyllum-pinnatum-lam-kurtz-crassulaceae
#28
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Olufunmilayo O Adeyemi, Ismail O Ishola, Uzodinma Okoro
BACKGROUND: Bryophyllum pinnatum Lam. Kurtz (Crassulaceae) is used in traditional African medicine in the treatment of diarrhoea. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the antidiarrhoeal action of the hydroethanolic leaf extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum (BP). METHODS: Normal intestinal transit, castor oil-induced intestinal transit, castor oil-induced diarrhoea, gastric emptying and enteropooling models in rodents were used to investigate antidiarrhoeal effect...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276762/cytokines-type-2-dm-and-the-metabolic-syndrome
#29
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Anthonia Ogbera, Alfred Azenabor, Omobola A Ogundahunsi, Ayodele O Ekun, Esther N Adejumo
BACKGROUND: Inflammatory markers have been widely implicated in Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and the metabolic syndrome (Mets). Data on the association of cytokines (pro inflammatory mediators) and components of the Mets are sparse in sub Saharan Africa. OBJECTIVE: We sought to document the pattern of distribution of cytokines in Nigerian subjects with type 2 DM and compare cytokine levels between DM subjects with and without the Mets. METHODS: 200 subjects with type 2 DM and 100 healthy sex and aged matched Controls were studied...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276761/practical-approach-to-the-management-of-the-severely-injured
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
T O Adekoya-Cole, G O Enweluzo, O E Oguche, O I Akinmokun
Events associated with severely injured victims are common occurrences. These injured patients should be properly managed to achieve good outcome. Trauma algorithm protocols are known to improve therapeutic process and outcome. However, most hospitals in our subregion that attend to severely injured patients are yet to develop an algorithm treatment protocols for the management of these patients. The ambulance system in Nigeria is still un-coordinated and unsupervised. Most of the existing ambulances are not well equipped and usually not manned by experienced paramedics...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276760/pathway-to-independence-implications-for-developing-a-sustainable-mis-program-in-low-resource-settings
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Oludara Mobolaji, Nwariaku Fiemu, Ibrahim Akanmu, Pursnani Kish, Williams Omolara, Omodele Foluso, Osuoji Roland, Ikuerowo Stephen, Aderounmu Adebimpe
BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal surgery has been at the forefront of advances in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). In the low resource settings of the developing countries, despite the benefits of MIS, its uptake in sub-Saharan African countries has been slow. OBJECTIVE: The present study reports the process of developing a minimally-invasive surgery service line as well as surgical outcomes in LASUTH. METHODS. We reviewed medical records of all patients who underwent minimally invasive surgery at LASUTH between March 2011 and March 2012...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276759/undergraduate-students-knowledge-and-practice-of-gonorrhea-and-other-sexually-transmitted-infections
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
A E Joda, F Tayo, B A Aina
BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health issue. Adolescents and youth (15-24 years) are the age groups at the greater risk for acquiring them. Also a large percentage of new STIs occur in this age group with 7000 young people worldwide acquiring the infection every day. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are poorly recognized and inadequately treated in Nigeria despite the fact that they constitute a major risk factor for sexual transmission of HIV infection...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276758/therapeutic-effects-of-exercise-training-on-selected-cardio-pulmonary-parameters-and-body-composition-of-nigerians-with-chronic-heart-failure-a-preliminary-study
#33
RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
O A Ajiboye, C N Anigbogu, J N Ajuluchukwu, S I Jaja
BACKGROUND: The use of exercise training in the management of individuals with chronic heart failure has not been widely accepted by health care providers especially in Sub-Saharan Africa because of the possibility that the failing hearts may have a negative response to the increased workload and stress of exercise. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of exercise training (ET) on selected cardio-respiratory and body composition variables of Nigerians with chronic heart failure (CHF)...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276757/parental-determinants-of-offspring-head-circumference-using-a-sample-of-patients-attending-a-government-hospital-in-lagos-nigeria
#34
JOURNAL ARTICLE
I A Taiwo, A Adeleye
BACKGROUND: Head circumference at birth is an important neonatal parameter in view of its association with perinatal and postnatal morbidity and mortality. It is an indicator of brain volume and a tool for assessing the development of the central nervous system. Being a complex hereditary trait, predicting baby's head circumference from parental anthropometrics could complement the already existing ultrasonographic method of prediction. OBJECTIVE: To identify the parental anthropometric determinants of baby's head circumference in Lagos, Nigeria, using a sample of patients attending a government hospital...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276756/anaemia-prevention-in-pregnancy-among-antenatal-clinic-attendees-in-a-general-hospital-in-lagos
#35
JOURNAL ARTICLE
B M Yesufu, F A Olatona, A O Abiola, M T O Ibrahim
BACKGROUND: Anemia is the world's second leading cause of disability and thus one of the most serious global public health problems. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that an average of 56% of pregnant women in developing countries, are anaemic. OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to. determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of prevention of anaemia in pregnancy amongst pregnant women attending the Antenatal Clinic at Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276755/quality-of-referral-letters-to-the-paediatric-department-of-a-tertiary-hospital-in-nigeria
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Babayemi O Osinaike, Christopher Imokhuede Esezobor, Oluwatosin J Akinsola
BACKGROUND: The referral letter is a flexible means of transmitting information about the care of patients from one healthcare worker to another. In developing regions of the world like Africa, where it may serve as the only means of transferring patient's information, the referral letter has infrequently been studied. OBJECTIVE: The study is to assess the quality of referral letters to the Paediatric department of a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. METHODS: Referral letters sent to the Olikoye Ransome-Kuti Emergency Center (ORKCEC) and the Paediatric Outpatient Clinics of the Lagos University Teaching (LUTH) between December 2012 and February 2013 were reviewed for content of information...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276754/chronic-ulcers-in-ikeja-lagos-nigeria-an-eighteen-month-review-of-infecting-bacterial-agents-and-susceptibility-pattern
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Fadeyibi Idowu Olusegun, Raji Muhabat Adeola, Ibrahim Nasiru Akanmu, Ademiluyi Samuel
BACKGROUND: Chronic ulcers are an important cause of morbidity among surgical and medical patients. Infection in ulcers may delay healing and cause septicemia resulting in mortality. Microbial studies are important for the appropriate management of these ulcers. METHODS: Details of all patients treated for ulcers that were investigated at the department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja-Lagos, Nigeria between July 1st 2009 and December 31, 2010 were retrieved from the computer database and transferred into the proforma designed for the study...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276753/improving-first-aid-management-of-epilepsy-by-trainee-teachers-of-the-federal-college-of-education-technical-akoka-lagos-south-west-nigeria-can-health-education-have-an-effect
#38
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Christian N Eze, Olufunke M Ebuehi
BACKGROUND: lt is estimated that epilepsy affects approximately 50 million people worldwide and about 40 million of them live in developing countries. Studies have indicated high rates of poor knowledge, negative attitude and poor first aid management skills of students with epilepsy among practicing teachers. However, there is paucity of such studies on trainee teachers to ascertain any similarities or differences (if any) and the effect of educational interventions. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of a health education intervention on trainee teachers' knowledge, attitude and first aid management of epilepsy...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276752/prevalence-of-oro-facial-lesions-in-human-immunodeficiency-virus-infected-women-in-a-nigerian-teaching-hospital
#39
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mercy Okoh, Birch D Saheeb, Gbemisola A Agbelusi, Osawe Felix Omoregie
BACKGROUND: Orofacial lesions are among the earliest clinical manifestations of HIV infections. OBJECTIVE: This study to investigate the oral lesions seen in HIV positive women with emphasis on the need for diagnosis of oral lesions by all health workers. METHOD: A prospective cross-sectional study of HIV positive women attending the HIV/AIDS clinic (PEPFAR) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-city, Nigeria. The subjects were investigated for the presence of oral lesions, between the period January and March, 2011...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27276751/accidental-peno-scrotal-degloving-injuries-in-a-child-a-case-report-and-literature-review
#40
REVIEW
O G Oseni, P B Olaitan, T O Badmus, A O Olajide
Injury to male external genitalia is very rare because of some intrinsic factors like location, strong investing tunica albuginea and cremasteric muscles. However, when it occurs it is considered a urological emergency. Child labour with poor understanding of risks and safety precautions, especially under harsh supervision, surely poses major challenges. This case illustrates degloving injury of the penis and avulsion of the scrotum in a young boy while operating a roller type machine used in palm trees plantation...
October 2013: Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
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