Clinical profile of diabetes mellitus in tuberculosis.

Objective: The objective is to document the clinical profile of diabetes mellitus (DM) in tuberculosis (TB).

Type Of Study: This was a descriptive observational study.

Methods: A total of 4000 persons aged above 12 years with a confirmed diagnosis of TB and on treatment were recruited.

Insulin use, prescription patterns, regimens and costs.-a narrative from a developing country.

Background: Achieving good glycemic control is of paramount importance in the reduction of diabetes mellitus (DM) associated morbidity and mortality. Insulin plays a key role in the management of DM but unfortunately whilst some healthcare providers present insulin as a treatment of last resort , patients on insulin often have insulin related issues such as needle phobias, fear of hypoglycaemia, weight gain and in developing countries, costs. This Report aims at assessing insulin prescription pattern, insulin costs and issues associated with adherence.

The metabolic syndrome in thyroid disease: A report from Nigeria.

Background: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its components in people with thyroid disorders.

Materials And Methods: 112 subjects with a history of thyroid disorders were consecutively enrolled for the study. Clinical data were obtained by interviewing the patients and referring to their case folders and prescriptions.

Epidemiology of thyroid diseases in Africa.

Background: Thyroid disorders are common endocrine disorders encountered in the African continent. Environmental and nutritional factors are often implicated in the occurrence of some thyroid disorders that occur in this part of the world. This is a narrative review that seeks to document the pattern, prevalence, and management of thyroid disorders in the continent.

Experience in the use of radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism in Nigerian patients. A study of twenty-two patients.

This is a descriptive and follow-up study of the efficacy of radioiodine (131I) in the treatment of hyperthyroidism in Nigerian patients, and is aimed at creating awareness about the therapy amongst medical practitioners in the West African sub-region. Twenty-two patients (13 female, 9 males) were seen with clinical and biochemical features of thyrotoxicosis, and were treated with 131I between 1991 and 1999. The age range was 31 to 60 years, with a mean age of 44.