Publications by authors named "A Emorinken"
Background/objective: Rheumatic diseases (RMDs) are among the leading health burdens and causes of disability globally. Interestingly, they are on the rise due to the increasingly ageing population. Inflammatory RMDs are not left behind in the rise, especially in Africa, where they were thought to be rare as there has been increasing reportage of these diseases in recent years.
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- - Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a brain infection caused by ingesting Taenia solium eggs, common in developing countries, and can lead to severe neurological issues.
- - The report details a 44-year-old woman's case where she displayed stroke symptoms and a history of headaches and epilepsy; brain scans showed signs of NCC.
- - Effective treatment with dexamethasone, albendazole, and carbamazepine led to a positive outcome, highlighting the importance of neuroimaging for early diagnosis and management of NCC.
Objectives: This research intended to examine the demographic and clinical attributes of stroke admissions in a rural Nigerian hospital.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis of stroke admissions was conducted over 1 year. All necessary data were obtained from patients' records and SPSS was employed for data analysis.
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- * Out of 1,580 patients reviewed, 319 (20.2%) had LBP, predominantly affecting females and individuals aged 51-60; common risk factors included heavy lifting and prolonged sitting.
- * Most LBP cases were linked to mechanical issues, with significant disability reported among patients; addressing posture and lifestyle changes could help reduce LBP incidence.
Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease with manifestations ranging from mild to life-threatening organ dysfunction. There is wide variability in the reported incidence and prevalence rate globally, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Nigeria had very few isolated reports of SLE from private and public hospitals Therefore, we conducted this large multi-center descriptive study to determine the sociodemographic, clinical profile, laboratory patterns, and treatment among Nigerian lupus patients.
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