Publications by authors named "C M Okoro"
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- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of transvaginal ultrasound measurements of cervical length and the modified Bishop score in assessing cervical readiness for labor induction in pregnant women.
- Involving 72 nulliparous women, participants were randomly assigned to either the ultrasound or Bishop score group to evaluate cervical 'ripeness' based on specific criteria.
- The results showed no significant differences in the mode of delivery, amount of prostaglandins used, or labor intervals between the two groups, indicating both methods are similarly effective for preinduction assessment.
Background: Intake of trans-fatty acids (TFAs) is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In April 2023, Nigeria passed regulations limiting TFA content in foods, fats, and oils, but the current level of TFA exposure in the Nigerian population is unknown.
Objectives: To quantify trans-fatty acid (TFA) biomarkers in dried blood spots from Nigerian adults in the Federal Capital Territory before policy enforcement, establish baseline levels for future evaluations, assess subgroup variations by demographic and socioeconomic factors, and compare TFA levels with data from 30 countries worldwide.
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- - Peripheral nerve sheath tumors are mostly non-cancerous tumors that originate from nerve cells outside the brain and spinal cord, mainly categorized as schwannomas and neurofibromas.
- - These tumors can occur on their own but are often linked to genetic conditions like neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2 or schwannomatosis, and they can sometimes develop in areas that have been treated with radiation.
- - The case presented involves a 49-year-old man with a history of testicular cancer who previously received radiation, now showing two benign schwannomas located in his pelvic wall and psoas muscle.
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- Adolescent motherhood and child malnutrition are serious issues in Africa, with a study in Mangu LGA highlighting the lack of data on their impact on children's health.
- A survey of 200 mothers revealed that 39% initiated breastfeeding within the first hour, but only 28.5% practiced exclusive breastfeeding, with a notable 37.5% prevalence of adolescent motherhood.
- The findings indicate higher rates of severe stunting among children of adolescent mothers compared to older mothers, showing that adolescent motherhood significantly contributes to malnutrition in infants.