Publications by authors named "Asuwemhe J Ugheoke"
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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.
Clinical and laboratory profile of systemic lupus erythematosus patients at a rural tertiary centre in South-South Nigeria: experience from a new rheumatology clinic.
Reumatologia
December 2021
Objectives: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder with a poorly understood aetiology. It predominantly affects females and has a variety of clinical manifestations. In Nigeria, there are limited data on the prevalence and burden of the disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSystemic lupus erythematosus and syringomyelia are two distinct conditions with different pathogenetic pathways as well as diverse genetic and clinical characteristics. The coexistence of these two conditions has not been previously documented in the literature. We describe a 38-year-old male who presented with progressive bilateral weakness and pain in the lower limbs and loss of sphincteric functions three years following a diagnosis of lupus nephritis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome of unknown etiology characterized by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness. It affects the quality of life of patients and has been associated with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The study aimed to determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia in HIV-positive patients and assess the effect of fibromyalgia on their functional status.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Studies on migraine in Nigeria are scanty while the disability associated with the disease has not been determined. We aimed at determining the lifetime prevalence of migraine and its associated disability among the students of a Nigerian university.
Method: Using a multi-stage sampling method, undergraduates of Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria were screened with the International Headache Society (IHS) criteria.
Background: Although stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, there is no information on awareness of its warning signs. This study was designed to assess awareness of stroke warning signs in Nigerians at increased risk.
Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, in southern Nigeria.