THE PREDICTIVE VALUE OF SERUM URIC ACID FOR THE OCCURRENCE, SEVERITY AND OUTCOMES OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA AMONG PARTURIENTS AT NNEWI, NIGERIA.

Objective: To determine the predictive value of serum uric acid for preeclampsia, its severity and pregnancy outcome.

Methods: This is a cohort study that was performed on normal pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Nigeria. Serum uric acid was determined in 200 women attending antenatal clinic between the gestational ages of 14 and 26 weeks.

Prevalence and pattern of sickle cell disease in premarital couples in Southeastern Nigeria.

Context: Premarital haemoglobin screening is an important strategy for the control of Sickle Cell Disease.

Aims: To determine the prevalence and pattern of sickle cell disease among premarital couples and to assess their attitude to the risk of sickle cell anaemia in their offspring.

Settings And Design: A cross sectional descriptive study using interviewer administered questionnaire and haemoglobin screening to collect data.