Correction: Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Association With Vitamin D Receptor Gene Variants Among Malaysian Women With Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: Protocol for a Nutrigenomics Study.

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Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Association With Vitamin D Receptor Gene Variants Among Malaysian Women With Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: Protocol for a Nutrigenomics Study.

Background: Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP). The risk of developing HDP was reported to be further augmented among individuals with a vitamin D receptor (VDR) genetic variant. However, the reported roles of VDR variants in hypertensive disorders are inconsistent among different populations.

Comparison of Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes Between Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy and Microdiscectomy: A Follow-up Exceeding 5 Years.

Objective: To compare the long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) versus microdiscectomy (MD).

Methods: The data of 154 patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH) who underwent TELD (n = 89) or MD (n = 65) were retrospectively analyzed. The patients' clinical outcomes were evaluated using visual analogue scales for leg and low back pain, the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).

Patient satisfaction after lower limb replantation surgery for traumatic amputation - a qualitative study.

Background: The majority of published literature clinically assesses surgical outcomes after lower limb replantation for traumatic amputations. However, patients' satisfaction and quality of life may not be accurately measured through rigid scoring using standardized patient reported outcome measures.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to qualitatively assess patient satisfaction and factors associated with achieving good outcomes after successful lower limb replantation surgery.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life in Ghana.

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is a public health priority in sub-Saharan Africa. However, systematic reviews on its determinants in Ghana remain scarce. Therefore, we systematically reviewed the prevalence and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in children 0-6 months in Ghana.

The Biomechanical Effects of Different Bag-Carrying Styles on Lumbar Spine and Paraspinal Muscles: A Combined Musculoskeletal and Finite Element Study.

Objectives: Bags such as handbags, shoulder bags, and backpacks are commonly used. However, it is difficult to assess the biomechanical effects of bag-carrying styles on the lumbar spine and paraspinal muscles using traditional methods. This study aimed to evaluate the biomechanical effects of bag-carrying styles on the lumbar spine.

Radiological Changes of Paraspinal Muscles: A Comparative Study of Patients with Isthmic Spondylolisthesis, Patients with Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis, and Healthy Subjects.

Objective: To investigate the differences, correlations, and clinical significance of the paraspinal muscles among patients with isthmic spondylolisthesis (IS), degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS), and age-matched healthy subjects.

Methods: This study involved 159 age-matched patients with L4 anterior spondylolisthesis. The patients were divided into the IS group (n = 81) and DLS group (n = 78).

Radiographic risk factors for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: A comparison with healthy control subjects.

Objective: To evaluate the radiologic parameters of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) and determine the radiographic risk factors for DLS by making comparisons with healthy control subjects.

Methods: Seventy-five patients with L4/5 DLS (Meyerding grade I) and 53 healthy control subjects were analyzed. The L1-S1 disc height index (DHI), L4/5 facet joint angle (FJA), and relative cross-sectional area (RCSA) of paravertebral muscles were measured in both groups.

Neurological Safety of Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Magnetic Resonance Neurography Study.

Objective: A magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) study was conducted to assess the neurological safety of endoscopic transforaminal lumbar intervertebral fusion (endo-TLIF).

Materials And Methods: A total of 56 healthy volunteers (29 men, 27 women; average age, 44 yr; age range, 21-60 yr) were included in the study. Coronal MRN images were collected from L2/L3 to L5/S1.

An unusual injury mechanism of atlantoaxial dislocation: illustrative case.

Background: Atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD) is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. Various underlying mechanisms of injury are described in the literature. Here, the authors report an unusual nontraumatic injury mechanism of AAD in a 12-year-old patient.

Comparative analysis of the nutritional, biochemical and hematological parameters of pregnant women attending the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Background: Despite the efforts to encourage the intake of nutritional supplements during antenatal periods, there are still many cases of anemia and protein-energy malnutrition during pregnancy. Hence, this study determined the incidence of anemia, protein-energy malnutrition, and associated risk factors among pregnant women in Abuja, Nigeria.

Materials And Methods: This hospital-based, case-control study involved randomly selected 176 pregnant and non-pregnant women attending the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, Nigeria.

Progressive Adolescent Idiopathic Cervical Kyphosis Secondary to Constant Postural Neck Flexion Reading Habit with a 10-year Follow-up: Case Report and Literature Review.

Background: Although it has been established that adolescent idiopathic cervical kyphosis (AICK) has no known cause, there are associated risk factors. However, the underlying causes remain puzzling. This case report presents severe AICK linked to chronic neck flexion postural habit, treated with combined anterior and posterior correction surgery and review of the literature.

Genomic features of an isolate of Empedobacter falsenii harbouring a novel variant of metallo-β-lactamase, bla gene.

Empedobacter falsenii is an emerging opportunistic pathogen that has been occasionally implicated in various human infections. In this study, we described the genomic features of a multidrug resistant E. falsenii Q1655 obtained from a patient attending a public hospital in Sokoto, northwest Nigeria.

The Pedicled Flap of Adductor Longus, a New Technique for Inguinal Reconstruction.

Reconstruction surgeries of the inguinal area pose a challenge for oncological and orthopedic surgeons, especially after radical local resection (RLR), radical inguinal lymph node dissection (RILND), or both. Although numerous surgical procedures have been reported, there is no report about a pedicle adductor longus flap method. The aim of this work is to show our experience about inguinal reconstruction with pedicled adductor longus flap and associated outcomes.

Bhargavaea massiliensis sp. nov. and Dietzia massiliensis sp. nov., Novel Bacteria Species Isolated from Human Urine Samples in Nigeria.

Two novel bacteria species designated Marseille-Q1000 and Marseille-Q0999 were isolated from urine samples of patients in Sokoto, Northwest-Nigeria. They were Gram-positive bacteria and belong to two different genera, Bhargavaea and Dietzia. The genome size and G + C content of Marseille-Q1000 and Marseille-Q0999 were 3.

Posterior Temporary C1-2 Pedicle Screws Fixation for the Treatment of Unstable C1-2 Complex Fractures: Minimum of 2-Year Follow-Up.

Study Design: Retrospective.

Objectives: To present rarely reported complex fractures of the upper cervical spine (C1-C2) and discuss the clinical results of the posterior temporary C1-2 pedicle screws fixation for C1-C2 stabilization.

Methods: A total of 19 patients were included in the study (18 males and 1 female).

Epizootiology and Molecular Identification of Trypanosome Species in Livestock Ruminants in the Gambia.

Introduction: African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) or nagana in animals, is caused by the blood-borne parasitic protozoa called trypanosomes, and is potentially fatal. It is estimated that Africa loses $4‒5 billion annually due to the death of livestock to nagana in the tsetse belt.

Purpose: Although The Gambia lies within this belt, there is scanty data regarding the epizootiology of nagana in The Gambia.

Understanding the implications of SARS-CoV-2 re-infections on immune response milieu, laboratory tests and control measures against COVID-19.

Several months after the emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), cases of re-infection after recovery were reported. The extent and duration of protective immunity after SARS-CoV-2 infection is not fully understood. As such, the possibility of re-infection with SARS-CoV-2.

High prevalence of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections in Northwest Nigeria.

Introduction: There is limited data on the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility profile of Gram-negative bacteria in northwest Nigeria. This study thus aimed to investigate the prevalence of multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections among patients in two healthcare facilities in Sokoto, northwest Nigeria.

Methods: A total of 735 non-duplicate clinical bacterial isolates were collected between January and July 2019, from among specimens processed by the diagnostic microbiological laboratory of the two hospitals.

First whole genome sequence of Paenalcaligenes suwonensis bearing bla Metallo-β-lactamase: A clinical isolate responsible for acute gastroenteritis.

Carbapenemase-producing Alcaligenes species has been described in only few studies, with none so far from the African continent. Here, we report the whole genome sequence of Peanalcaligenes suwonensis bearing bla metallo-β-lactamase and first detection of carbapenemase producing Alcaligenes faecalis isolated from patients attending tertiary healthcare facilities in Nigeria. The isolates were identified by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry.

Roles and challenges of coordinated public health laboratory response against COVID-19 pandemic in Africa.

As the incidence of Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) continues to rise, many countries have been seeking for medical assistance such as donation or procurement of laboratory test kits and strips. These consumables are largely intended for use in the laboratory investigations of COVID-19 cases, suspected contacts, asymptomatic persons and in discharging cured persons. Thus, this article was instigated to update and remind healthcare providers and policymakers (especially those in developing countries) on the principles of sample collections, storage, transportation, laboratory protocols and networks needed for appropriate public health response against COVID-19 pandemic in Africa and other developing countries.

The experiences of nurses and midwives regarding nursing education in Ghana: A qualitative content analysis.

Background: The nursing education in Ghana has only witnessed minimal advancement though one of the earliest in Africa. This study aimed to explore nursing education in Ghana at the bachelor degree level in terms of the program's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats from the perspectives of nurses and midwives.

Methods: A qualitative design based on the content analysis approach was used in this study.

Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Women's Perspectives on Male Involvement in Antenatal Care, Labour, and Childbirth.

Background: Evidence suggests that in patriarchal societies such as Ghana, access to and survival of maternal and child healthcare services require the active involvement of men. However, interventions to promote men's involvement in maternal and child health care are less likely to succeed if the views and concerns of women are not considered. This study provides an understanding of women's perspective on men's involvement in antenatal care, labour, and childbirth in the Northern Region of Ghana.

Challenges and facilitators of professional socialization: A systematic review.

Aims: This current study aimed to present a review of the challenges and facilitators of professional socialization among undergraduate nursing students.

Design: Systematic review.

Methods: A literature search was conducted in Embase, Google Scholar, PubMed and Scopus in April and May 2018 for studies published in the English language.