African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
Meta AnalysisModifiable and non-modifiable risk factors in ischemic stroke: a meta-analysis.
Stroke is a heterogeneous, multifactorial disease regulated by modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors like total cholesterol, triglycerides, high density lipid-cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipid-cholesterol (LDL-C) and glucose and non-modifiable factors like age. Evaluation of these risk factors for ischemic stroke may contribute to more effective prevention. ⋯ Meta-analysis revealed that levels of triglyceride and glucose are the predisposing factors for ischemic stroke in the Asian population.
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Neurological disorders in HIV infection are a common cause of morbidity and mortality. The aim of this paper is to provide a narrative overview of up to date information concerning neurological disorders affecting HIV infected persons in Africa. ⋯ Neurological disorders are common in HIV in Africa and the main CNS opportunistic infections result in high mortality rates. Strategies aimed at reducing their high burden, morbidity and mortality include early HIV diagnosis and anti-retroviral therapy (ART), screening and chemoprophylaxis of main opportunistic infections, improved clinical diagnosis and management and programme strengthening.
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialAerobic exercise modulates cytokine profile and sleep quality in elderly.
Sleep disturbance is a major problem for older adults which can be exacerbated by increased inflammation as aging is associated with increased circulating pro-inflammatory and lower anti-inflammatory cytokines. There is a need to develop alternative medicine techniques to help improve sleep quality in the elderly. ⋯ Exercise training can be considered as a non-pharmacological modality for modifying sleep quality and inflammation among elderly.
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
Real Time Sonography as an anatomy teaching aid in undergraduate radiography institutions in Northern Nigeria.
Real-time ultrasound scanning is increasing in popularity as a teaching tool for human anatomy because it is non-invasive, offers real-time 3-D anatomy and is cheaper than dissections. ⋯ 3-D Radiology imaging is the most preferred method of delivering anatomical information and ultrasound scanning is the least preferred method.
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
The impact of hepatitis C viremia status on lung functions in chronic hepatitis c patients.
Previous trials have investigated the effect of hepatitis C on lung functions; however, the role of viral load levels is unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of HCV viremia status on lung functions. ⋯ These results indicate that persistent HCV infection may be associated with reduced pulmonary functions, especially in patients with high viremia levels. Therefore, these patients should be carefully monitored for lung function.