Publications by authors named "C O Okorie"
Assessment of the knowledge of healthcare workers on monkeypox in Nigeria.
GMS Hyg Infect Control
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Monkeypox is a significant public health concern in Nigeria, prompting a study to evaluate healthcare workers' knowledge about the disease.
- A survey of 609 healthcare workers revealed that while over half had a good understanding of monkeypox, many were unaware of certain symptoms, the potential for sexual transmission, and the implications for social and economic aspects in Nigeria.
- The findings stress the need for ongoing education for healthcare workers to address these knowledge gaps and improve management strategies for future outbreaks.
Article Synopsis
- Carbamazepine, an antiepileptic drug, can cause hiccups in some patients, with incidence rates between 2.5% and 40%, despite being a relatively uncommon side effect.
- This side effect can significantly disrupt sleep, social functioning, and overall quality of life, highlighting its importance in clinical practice.
- Effective management involves a team approach with neurologists and pharmacists, focusing on strategies like dose adjustments and alternative therapies to alleviate the hiccups and improve patient well-being.
The American Thoracic Society Core Curriculum updates clinicians annually in pediatric pulmonary disease. This is a summary of the Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Core Curriculum presented at the 2023 American Thoracic Society International Conference. The respiratory disorders of infancy discussed in this year's review include: the care of the patient with bronchopulmonary dysplasia in the neonatal intensive care unit, clinical phenotypes and comorbidities; diffuse lung disease; pulmonary hypertension; central and obstructive sleep apnea.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF