African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Multiple anti-seizure medications use and pattern of seizure control in children with epilepsy at neurology follow up clinic, Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Antiseizure drug treatment is the mainstay of the management of epilepsies. Thirty percent of individuals with epilepsy experience refractory or drug resistant seizures which often require treatment with combinations of antiseizure drugs. ⋯ One third of children with epilepsy attending the pediatric neurology clinics were being managed with multiple Anti-seizure drug therapy. Almost half of the participants had achieved seizure freedom in the past six months.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialChinese pediatric Tuina can prevent premature infant feeding intolerance and is conducive to weight gain: a prospective randomized controlled study.
Preterm birth is one of the most important health problems in the world. Feeding intolerance is one of the most common and serious complications of premature infant. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of Chinese pediatric Tuina on the prevention of feeding intolerance in favour of weight gain in premature infants. ⋯ Chinese pediatric Tuina can effectively prevent the occurrence of feeding intolerance in premature infants and be conducive to the weight gain and improving nutritional status of premature infants.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Appropriateness and diagnostic yield of open access gastroscopy in two tertiary centers in South-western Nigeria.
There is need for the appropriate use of gastroscopy. ⋯ According to our study, most procedures are appropriately indicated. However, appropriateness did not determine endoscopy yield. Larger studies are needed to determine the utility of the ASGE guidelines in our environment.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
The epidemiology and characteristics of patients with diabetes with or without NASH: a systematic review.
NASH or "Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis" is related to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The simultaneous occurrence of NASH and type 2 diabetes is common. However, only a limited number of studies have focused on the characteristics of patients with diabetes with or without NASH. ⋯ The incidence of NASH increases with age. Gender differences as a risk factor for NASH still need to be fully understood. This systematic review provides insight and strong indication to all patients with diabetes to visit hepatologists and screen for fatty liver disease. If steatosis is found on baseline ultrasound, a liver biopsy should be performed for timely management. At present, no NAFLD/NASH-specific medication on the market helps in treating the disease. New development of the drugs and ongoing research is important for the cure and treatment of NASH, with specific attention being provided to involve populations at high-risk.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Genotypic characterization of extended spectrum beta-lactamase in gram negative bacterial contaminants of some door handles in Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun state.
Nosocomial infections due to cross-transmission by microorganisms from inanimate surfaces have become a recognized public health problem. ⋯ This study revealed that door handles of different sections in hospital environment were contaminated by multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria encoding ESBL genes.