African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2010
Review Case ReportsSirenomelia (symelia apus) with Potter's syndrome in connection with gestational diabetes mellitus: a case report and literature review.
We report one case of a fetus of sirenomelia sequence with Potters syndrome which showed oligohydramnios and symelia apus. The infant showed absent urinary tract and external genitalia, the legs were fused by skin and had separate bones associated with Potter's syndrome. The mother had a history of gestational diabetes mellitus.
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African health sciences · Dec 2010
Music in the operating theatre: opinions of staff and patients of a Nigerian teaching hospital.
The role of music during surgery has been studied, including its effect on theatre staff, users and patients. However, little attention has been paid to its application especially in our environment. ⋯ Music in the operating theatre has immeasurable effects. It can prevent distraction, minimize annoyance, reduce stress and diminish the anxiety of patients, staff and users.
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African health sciences · Dec 2010
Skin diseases among children attending the out patient clinic of the University of Nigeria teaching hospital, Enug.
The prevalence of skin diseases varies worldwide and information regarding local prevalence of its various causes may help the development of policies towards better management. ⋯ Infectious skin diseases constitute a high percentage of skin disorders encountered in paediatrics. Almost half (48.4%) of the skin problems were diagnosed as non-specific dermatitis suggesting the need of better dermatological training of the paediatric residents.
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African health sciences · Dec 2010
Microbial aetiology and sensitivity of asymptomatic bacteriuria among ante-natal mothers in Mulago hospital, Uganda.
Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy is associated with potential urinary and obstetric complications. However the prevalence aetiology and antimicrobial sensitivity patterns of asymptomatic bacteriurea among women attending ante-natal care in our Hospital is not known. ⋯ Asymptomatic bacteriuria is common among ante-natal mothers in Mulago. E. Coli that is resistant to the most commonly used antibiotics is the commonest isolate."
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African health sciences · Dec 2010
Clinical and immunological status of a newly diagnosed HIV positive population, in Marrakech, Morocco.
To evaluate the clinical and the immune status of newly HIV diagnosed patients, in Marrakech city and its neighboring area, in Morocco. ⋯ The results of this study reflect a significant delay in the diagnosis of HIV infected patients. Therefore, this delay may compromise timely management of HIV infected individuals and enhances propagation of the epidemic in our country. These data confirm the need for intensifying prevention efforts among high-risk population. Moreover, continuing education in HIV/AIDS among healthcare providers should be reinforced.