African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Case Reports3d cranial reconstruction using titanium implant - a case report.
Cranioplasty is a neurosurgical procedure done to cover the defective or deficient skull bone. The cranial reconstruction rejuvenates the patient by protecting and restore intracranial structures and pressure thus improving the esthetic appearance. Thus improves the neurological and psychological wellbeing of the patient. The blending Advancement of computer technology in medical and dental science allowed the 3D reconstruction of several anatomical structures for various medical procedures by designing the custom-made implants. ⋯ The use of 3D reconstruction techniques in managing exhaustive surgeries aids to reduces the possibility of errors during surgery, precise and passive fit and provides better implant stability. Thus 3D printing technology has boomed its use in various field of medicine.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Case ReportsPhysiotherapy management of a rare variant of Guillain Barre Syndrome, acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy (AMSAN) along with COVID-19 in a 35-year-old male -a case report.
COVID-19 emerged as a novel pandemic with serious illness. Acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy, a Guillain-Barré syndrome variant also results in ventilator support, and bed-ridden state. Presence of COVID-19 along with GBS will cause serious complications if left untreated. ⋯ From the results, it can be concluded that physiotherapy will be beneficial in AMSAN patients with COVID-19 in Intensive care units and further studies have to declare evidence-based practice.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
The profile and causes of death among medical doctors and dental surgeons in Uganda: 1986 to 2016.
The loss of health workers through death is of great importance and interest to the public, media and the medical profession as it has very profound social and professional consequences on the delivery of health services. ⋯ The main causes of death were HIV/AIDS, cancer, non-communicable diseases, alcohol-related diseases and road traffic accidents. There was a general downward trend in the HIV/AIDS related deaths and a general upward trend in cancer related deaths. Doctors should be targeted for preventive and support services especially for both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Current practice of family planning among teachers in public secondary school in Enugu East Senatorial District, Nigeria.
The aim of this study is to determine the current practice level of family planning and the associated factors among public secondary school teachers in Enugu East Senatorial District. ⋯ The level of current practice of family planning is low and a significant number of factors predict the current practice of family planning. A family planning educational workshop among teachers is needed to improve teacher's knowledge on family planning to address the issue of adolescent sexual reproduction as teachers are vessels of knowledge impartation to students.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Factors influencing utilization of modern family planning services by persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus at Luwero Hospital, Uganda.
The use of modern family planning methods is key for achieving the prevention of unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV, in the prevention of Mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) package. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors influencing the utilization of modern family planning services by persons living with HIV at Luwero Hospital, Uganda. ⋯ Despite the presence of modern family planning services, uptake among persons living with HIV is low. Poor utilization is a recipe for unintended pregnancy and thus jeopardizes efforts in the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.