Pattern of Rheumatic Diseases in a New Rheumatology Clinic in Southwestern Nigeria: A Descriptive Study.

Background/objective: Rheumatic diseases (RMDs) are among the leading health burdens and causes of disability globally. Interestingly, they are on the rise due to the increasingly ageing population. Inflammatory RMDs are not left behind in the rise, especially in Africa, where they were thought to be rare as there has been increasing reportage of these diseases in recent years.

A comprehensive analysis of stroke admissions at a rural Nigerian tertiary health facility: Insights from a single-center study.

Objectives: This research intended to examine the demographic and clinical attributes of stroke admissions in a rural Nigerian hospital.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis of stroke admissions was conducted over 1 year. All necessary data were obtained from patients' records and SPSS was employed for data analysis.

Pattern of systemic lupus erythematosus in NIGERIA: a multicentre descriptive hospital-based study.

Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease with manifestations ranging from mild to life-threatening organ dysfunction. There is wide variability in the reported incidence and prevalence rate globally, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Nigeria had very few isolated reports of SLE from private and public hospitals Therefore, we conducted this large multi-center descriptive study to determine the sociodemographic, clinical profile, laboratory patterns, and treatment among Nigerian lupus patients.

Medical Admissions in a Rural Teaching Hospital in Southern Nigeria: A Retrospective Review.

Background: Hospital-based morbidity and mortality records reflect the health status of host communities. This helps policymakers and industry actors plan and allocate resources for health services, research, training, and development. This study aimed to determine the pattern and outcome of medical admissions in a Nigerian teaching hospital.

Cardiac Tamponade, an Unusual First Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report in a Rural Tertiary Hospital.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a condition that manifests in a variety of ways. Although pericarditis and pericardial effusion are frequent cardiac manifestations of SLE, cardiac tamponade is rarely reported, especially as the initial manifestation of the disease. We describe a 38-year-old Nigerian lady who presented with three months of progressive dyspnea.

Metoclopramide-induced Acute Dystonia Misdiagnosed as an Epileptic Seizure in a Lupus Patient.

Acute dystonic reactions are the most prevalent extrapyramidal adverse effects associated with metoclopramide. It could be mistaken for a variety of other conditions, such as seizures, tetanus, and encephalitis, to name a few possibilities. We present a case of a 26-year-old female misdiagnosed as having an epileptic seizure who was rushed to the emergency unit with an involuntary bilateral upward deviation of the eyes, spasm, stiffness, lateral deviation of the neck, and protrusion of the tongue.

Clinical and laboratory profile of systemic lupus erythematosus patients at a rural tertiary centre in South-South Nigeria: experience from a new rheumatology clinic.

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.

Coexistence of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Syringomyelia: A Case From a Rural Center in Nigeria.

Systemic 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.

Fibromyalgia in HIV-positive patients in Nigeria: A cross-sectional prospective study.

Background: 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.

Relationship Between Disease Severity and Resting Electrocardiograms of Adults With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Tertiary Institution in Southern Nigeria.

Introduction Sickle cell anemia (SCA) in adults has many clinical manifestations. These manifestations are due to effects of recurrent hemolysis, anemia, and ischemia-reperfusion injury on various organs, including the heart. These factors determine the severity of the disease.

The impact of ocular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis on the health-related quality of life and the functional ability of black Africans.

Unlabelled: Objectives To determine the patterns, predictors and overall impact of ocular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on the health-related quality of life and disability index.

Methods: A total of 50 Nigerian patients with RA were studied. Full ocular evaluation was done to determine the presence of each defined ocular manifestation of RA.