Microalbuminuria and its association with adverse pregnancy outcome in a tertiary health centre in Nigeria.

Background: Adverse pregnancy outcomes occur more commonly in developing countries and are still prevalent in our sub-region. Microalbuminuria is a marker of endothelial dysfunction and has been proposed as an aetiological factor in the development of some adverse pregnancy outcomes such as pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and pre-term labour.

Aim: The aim is to determine the prevalence of microalbuminuria and its association with adverse pregnancy outcomes.

The efficacy of pentazocine + diclofenac versus paracetamol + diclofenac for post- caesarean section analgesia.

Background: The most common major obstetric procedure is caesarean section (CS) and one of the greatest concerns for women after CS is to have optimal pain relief.

Aim: This study aims to compare the efficacy of pentazocine + diclofenac and paracetamol + diclofenac on post-operative analgesia after CS.

Methodology: This was a single-blind, randomised trial.

Low plasma vitamin D as a predictor of uterine fibroids in a nigerian population.

Background: Uterine fibroid is the most common benign tumour of the uterus and the exact cause is unknown. Vitamin D has been found to inhibit cell proliferation and enhance apoptosis in vitro.

Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the plasma level of Vitamin D among women with uterine fibroids and those without uterine fibroids.

Prevalence and pattern of sexual assault in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.

Introduction: Sexual violence is an important public health problem of growing concern all over the world. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and pattern of sexual assault managed in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto, Nigeria.

Methods: It was a retrospective study that looked into cases of sexual assault admitted into the hospital between January 2010 and December 2014.