226 results match your criteria: "LAUTECH Teaching Hospital[Affiliation]"
Glob Heart
February 2024
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology and LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
Hypertension is a leading cause of mortality globally and one of the most common risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Diagnosis, awareness, and optimal treatment rates are suboptimal, especially in low- and middle-income countries, with attendant high health consequences and grave socioeconomic impact. There is an enormous gap between disease burden and physician-patient ratios that needs to be bridged.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNiger Postgrad Med J
January 2024
Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Background: Improvements in sickle cell disease (SCD) care have resulted in the survival of many patients into adulthood, although this is accompanied by the increased incidence of end-organ damage, including chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Objectives: This study assessed the prevalence, pattern and predictors of renal dysfunction in SCD patients and investigated the associated renal histopathologic changes.
Methods: We evaluated 105 patients with SCD, for proteinuria, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and tubular dysfunction.
World Neurosurg
May 2024
Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Exploring the landscape of intracranial aneurysms in South America unravels a complex interplay of epidemiological factors, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic challenges. The study methodically conducts a comprehensive literature review spanning the years 2003 to 2023, focusing on English-language articles obtained from diverse databases to elucidate the multifaceted nature of intracranial aneurysms in the region. Results and discussions categorize outcomes into positive domains, emphasizing successful treatments, favorable recoveries, and high survival rates, while also shedding light on negative aspects such as residual aneurysms and complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Public Health Afr
December 2023
Department of Community Medicine, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti.
Reproductive health information and services are fundamental to health, well-being and opportunities for women and young people, yet throughout the world, women and youths do not have access to quality reproductive health care thereby exposing them to unplanned pregnancy, teen birth, induced abortion as well as increased exposure to sexually transmitted diseases, HIV inclusive. This study is meant to explore the expectation of adolescents of an adolescent reproductive health services as well as to assess the experiences of those who had visited an ARHS at the centers. It was a descriptive cross-sectional prospective study, analytic in design using a multistage sampling technique where 452 secondary school pupils in both rural and urban communities were interviewed using a pretested validated questionnaire.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSAGE Open Med
January 2024
Department of Neurosurgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Craniosynostosis, marked by premature cranial suture fusion, necessitates prompt intervention to avert developmental, neurological, and aesthetic issues. While high-income countries have advanced in managing this condition, low- and middle-income countries grapple with substantial healthcare access disparities. This narrative review explores current craniosynostosis management in low- and middle-income countries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCurr Probl Cardiol
March 2024
School of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom.
This paper delves into Renal Denervation Therapy as a promising intervention for resistant hypertension in low- and middle-income countries. With rates of hypertension increasing in LMICs due to lifestyle factors, RDN presents a potentially transformative approach. The methodology involves a comprehensive literature review, focusing on studies in LMICs that unveil proactive developments in standardized guidelines and precision targeting in clinical trials.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnn Med Surg (Lond)
December 2023
Rufina Catholic Medical Center, Iperu, Ogun State.
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, and cognitive impairment is a common consequence of stroke. Understanding the connection between stroke and cognitive impairment is crucial for effectively managing symptoms and improving patients' quality of life. This abstract provides an overview of the relationship between stroke and cognitive impairment and explores strategies for managing cognitive symptoms in stroke survivors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWest Afr J Med
December 2023
Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi.
Introduction: Older adults constitute a rapidly growing population whose healthcare needs are unique, with a higher prevalence of physical and psychiatric morbidities. A knowledge gap exists regarding the association of chronic medical conditions with Depression and how they affect medication adherence. This may be linked to their chronic nature and impacts on the mood of older adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTrop Dis Travel Med Vaccines
December 2023
Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola, University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
Background: International Health Regulations (IHR) were developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to curb the trans-border spread of epidemics. To our knowledge, no airport-based studies have assessed travelers' health practices against a combination of diseases subject to IHR 2005. Therefore, we aimed to generate and describe the baseline travelers' pre-travel health practices towards Cholera, Yellow Fever (YF), and Plague at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Nigeria.
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May 2024
Department of Surgery, Lagoon Hospitals, Lagos, Nigeria.
Objective: Despite 6 decades of existence, neurosurgery is still in the developing stages in Nigeria. In this era of collaborative health system capacity-building in low- and middle-income countries, this article reviews past efforts and future prospects for collaborative neurosurgical development in Nigeria.
Methods: A bibliometric review of the Nigerian neurosurgical literature and data from a structured survey of Nigerian neurosurgeons and residents provided details of current local and international collaborations for neurosurgical research, service delivery, training, and capacity building.
World Neurosurg
May 2024
Department of Neurosurgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Objective: Despite the well-known neurosurgical workforce deficit in Sub-Saharan Africa, there remains a low number of neurosurgical training programs in Nigeria. This study sought to reassess the current status of specialist neurosurgical training in the country.
Methods: An electronic survey was distributed to all consultant neurosurgeons and neurosurgery residents in Nigeria.
J Innov Card Rhythm Manag
October 2023
Division of Cardiology, Northwestern Medicine, McHenry Hospital, McHenry, IL, USA.
Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a condition of the sinoatrial node that arises from a constellation of aberrant rhythms, resulting in reduced pacemaker activity and impulse transmission. According to the World Health Organization, pulmonary hypertension (PH) is defined by a mean pulmonary arterial pressure of >25 mmHg at rest, measured during right heart catheterization. It can result in right atrial remodeling, which may predispose the patient to sinus node dysfunction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Public Health Afr
July 2023
Department of Community Medicine, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Background: The development of COVID-19 vaccines holds great potential for controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Vaccines, irrespective of the disease are generally fraught with hesitancy, and Nigeria has a history of vaccine hesitancy.
Objective: This study aimed at determining the perception of community members about the COVID-19 vaccine and their readiness to accept the vaccine in South West, Nigeria.
Neurosurg Rev
August 2023
Faculty of Medicine, Sumy State University, Sanatorna St, 31, Sumy, 40000, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine.
Neurosurg Rev
August 2023
Faculty of Medicine, Sumy State University, Sanatorna St, 31, Sumy, Sumy Oblast, 40000, Ukraine.
Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) pose complex and potentially life-threatening challenges in Africa, where limited resources, restricted access to specialised healthcare facilities, and disparities in healthcare provision amplify the difficulties of management. Timely diagnosis and treatment are pivotal in preventing complications, including subarachnoid haemorrhage. Treatment options encompass observation, surgical clipping, endovascular coiling, and flow diversion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthiop J Health Sci
March 2023
Department of Medicine, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
Background: The cluster of atrial fibrillation (AF) with heart failure (HF) may be associated with a poorer prognosis. Its epidemiology and impact on clinical outcomes and quality of life among HF subjects in Africa have not yet been fully described. This study aimed at describing the epidemiology of AF among HF subjects, its impact on quality of life, clinical characteristics, and associations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Family Reprod Health
December 2022
Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Objective: Our aim was to evaluate the trend of effect of prior caesarean delivery (CD) on obstetric outcomes; and to investigate the existence of a threshold for order of CD associated with geometrical increase in complications.
Materials And Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of 942 parturients who undergone CD between June 2012 and May 2015 in a teaching hospital in Nigeria. The participants were stratified by the order of caesarean deliveries.
West Afr J Med
May 2023
Department of Radiology, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Background: Mortality associated with delayed diagnosis of brain abscess is high. A high index of suspicion in conjunction with the use of neuroimaging is important for the early diagnosis of brain abscess. Early use of appropriate antimicrobial and neurosurgical care improves outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWest Afr J Med
May 2023
Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Background: Inhalational therapy is the cornerstone in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Patients' peak inspiratory flow impacts effective dry powder inhaler (DPI) delivery and management outcome.
Objective: This study assessed peak inspiratory flow rates (PIFR) and determined the factors associated with suboptimal inspiratory flow rates among COPD patients.
West Afr J Med
May 2023
Department of Community Medicine, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
Background: Adolescents and youths are currently one of the main sub-populations responsible for most Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) new cases in Nigeria due to their high-risk sexual practices. Yet, most Nigerian adolescents have poor HIV knowledge and are not aware of their HIV status.
Study Objectives: We assessed respondents' HIV knowledge, their attitude to screening, testing practice and identified predictors of HIV screening among youths (15-24 years old) in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
PLoS One
May 2023
Department of Community Medicine, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Background: Early Career Doctors (ECDs) in Nigeria are faced with many individual and systemic problems, which consequently adversely affect their health, well-being, patient care and safety.
Objective: This study, the second phase of the Challenges of Residency Training and Early Career Doctors in Nigeria (CHARTING II) Study, sought to examine the risk factors and contributors to the health, well-being and burnout amongst Nigerian ECDs.
Methods: This was a study of health, well-being and burnout amongst Nigerian ECDs.
West Afr J Med
February 2023
Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun state, Nigeria.
Introduction: Napkin Dermatitis (ND) means skin inflammation occurring within the napkin area. Skin care practices and skin hydration levels (SHL) are parameters of interest in the pathogenesis of ND.
Aim And Objectives: To compare napkin area skin care practices and levels of skin hydration in children with ND and those without ND and to determine the predictors of ND in children.
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry
September 2023
King's College London, United Kingdom; Queen Mary University of London.
BMC Public Health
February 2023
Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Background Information: The unprecedented depletion of the productive workforce has been majorly attributed to road traffic crashes (RTCs). The attendant consequences of this depletion have been found to constitute a serious global public health challenge, with the use of psychoactive substances among drivers implicated in every three of five motor vehicle accidents. Hence, this study assessed the pattern and explored the determinants of substance abuse among commercial bus drivers in Umuahia, Abia State.
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