Manual wheelchairs can promote independence among users. However, the user's level of disability, strength, stamina, and the environmental conditions within which the wheelchair is used may limit manual wheelchair functionality. The use of power assist add-ons may mitigate these limitations and help individuals to age in place.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Haemorrhoids are the most common condition of the anal canal causing significant disability. Traditional excisional haemorrhoidectomy and its various modifications, while effective, may be attended by severe postoperative pain and other complications. Laser haemorrhoidoplasty is reported to be effective with fewer complications and shorter hospital stay.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pathological nipple discharge (PND) comprises less than 10% of presentation in breast clinics. Data on the management of nipple discharge (ND) in our environment are scarce.
Aim: To review management outcome in cohorts of patients with PND in our institution between December 2010 and October 2020.
J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng
May 2023
Background: Preferences of informal caregivers of people with neurocognitive disorders for technological solutions are important in user- centered design approaches. It is crucial to take into consideration the needs and preferences of users when developing new technology to facilitate their uptake.
Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine caregiver preferences for potential technological solutions to help address their needs and compare technology preferences of caregivers who provide care to those with and without neurocognitive disorders (NCD).
Background: Gastric cancer (GC) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. Significant advances in the management of GC in South-West Nigeria occurred in the last three decades.
Patients And Methods: This was a retrospective comparative study of patients with GC that presented at our tertiary hospital in the last three decades.