African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Investigation of the effects of mir-219-1 gene variants on the development of disease in non-small cell lung cancer patients.
Various variants of the miR-219-1 gene are one of the first genes associated with NSCLC prognosis in the literature. ⋯ miRNA single nucleotide polymorphisms can be used as genetic biomarkers to predict cancer susceptibility, early diagnosis, and prognosis. Our study has shown that two variants of miR-219-1 were not related to NSCLC in the Turkish population. The reason for this can be differences in ethnicity, regions, and background of population and these differences could lead to various outcomes.
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Determination of sex from mutilated body fragments can perform vital role for identification of departed soul. Forensic authority pacts with human identification from the hand measurements which is of prodigious assessment during tragedies, terror attacks and in criminality. ⋯ All hand measurements like length, breadth and index are displaying sexual dimorphism, hence they can be used for determination of sex when isolated hand is found.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Discontinuation of contraceptives among adolescent girls aged 15-19 years in Nigeria: a descriptive analysis.
Adolescent girls are the mostly affected with maternal and child complications. Contraceptive use is an important tool in curbing sexual and reproductive health challenges especially among adolescent girls in the developing countries. Despite, the low use of contraceptives among adolescents in Nigeria, the possibility of discontinuation of use after initiation is strong. ⋯ One in five of unmarried adolescents who ever use a method, discontinue use because of sexual frequency and type of method used.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Factors associated with adverse obstetric events following induction of labour: a retrospective study in a tertiary hospital in Ghana.
Induction of labour (IOL) remains an indispensable intervention in obstetric practice; however, it may be associated with significant untoward perinatal outcomes. This study determined the major adverse outcomes of IOL and the associated factors at a tertiary hospital in Ghana. ⋯ Induction of labour may result in significant perinatal complications which are related to both maternal (nulliparity and hypertension) and fetal (gestational age and birth weight) factors. Strict selection criteria and continuous fetal-maternal monitoring are strongly recommended to improve the birth outcomes of IOL.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Self-reported oral hygiene practice and utilization of dental services by dental technology students in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Dental technology students are Dental surgery technicians under training, trained to assist patients maintain good oral health. Hence, their oral hygiene is expected to be optimal. ⋯ The self-reported oral hygiene practice of the dental technology students is commendable, however, further education on the importance of scaling and polishing is advocated.