Ultra sonographic indices of the carotid artery in healthy adult population of southwest, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: atherosclerosis develops insidiously, offering time and opportunities for early detection. Screening for subclinical atherosclerosis via structural wall changes and flow velocities among apparently healthy adults using carotid ultrasonography may help its early detection, offer timely intervention and reduce morbidity and mortality.

Methods: a cross-sectional study of 100 participants with a mean age of 56.

Effect of age and sex on ocular dimensions in emmetropic children in South West Nigeria.

Background: Ocular dimensions are important in the refractive status of the eye.

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of age and gender on ocular axial dimensions of emmetropic Nigerian Children.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study of 468 children from selected pre-nursery, nursery and primary schools with normal visual acuity were recruited into the study.

Routine chest radiograph in pre-employment medical examination for healthcare workers: Time for a review of the protocol.

Background: Pre-employment medical examination (PEME) sought to evaluate the ability of workers to work without risk to their own or others' health and safety. This is important especially in a hospital environment where the patients may be at risk in case of employees harbouring infectious lung conditions or as a result of occupational exposure. Although not all healthcare workers are at risk or pose risk, they are expected to undergo chest X-ray (CXR) as part of PEME.