African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2022
Sero-prevalence of Hepatitis B virus surface antigen and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Bench Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia: Community based cross-sectional study.
Hepatitis B virus infection is one of the leading causes of liver diseases which occurs worldwide particularly in developing countries. It is often caused by prenatal transmission from mother to child or household transmission from a close contact during early childhood. It causes different complications like; jaundice, induces premature labor, and prematurity. ⋯ The sero-prevalence of HBV infection among women of reproductive age was highly endemic. Hence, behavioral education and communication programs focusing on reduction of risky sexual behaviors should be designed to reduce HBV infection.
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African health sciences · Mar 2022
Feto-maternal outcomes of caesarean delivery in Federal Medical Centre, Asaba: a two year review.
The upward trend of caesarean section and its associated morbidity/mortality especially in low and middle income areas makes regular appraisal of the procedure necessary. ⋯ This study showed a caesarean section rate of 25.4% with repeat caesarean section and Cephalopelvic disproportion being the most common indication for elective and emergency caesarean section respectively. Emergency caesarean section accounted for most of the cases and is associated with a higher risk of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.
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African health sciences · Mar 2022
The expression analysis of IL-6, IL-18, IL-21, IL-23, and TGF-β mRNA in the nasal mucosa of patients with Allergic rhinitis.
The profile of inflammatory and suppressing cytokines is important to contribute to the disruption of TH1/TH2 balance in Allergic rhinitis (AR). ⋯ We suggested that inflammatory cytokines including IL-6, IL-18, and IL-23 may be involved in the severity of AR and associated with markers of inflammation.
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African health sciences · Mar 2022
The association between lifestyle-related risk factors and survival in patients with colorectal cancer in an urban South African cohort.
Lifestyle-related factors have been linked with risk for colorectal cancer. Data describing the relationship between lifestyle factors of South African patients who present with colorectal cancer and their survival is sparse. ⋯ Emphasis should be placed on anthropometric screening and education to effect long-term behaviour change. Physiotherapists are well placed to provide screening and non-pharmacological interventions for patients with colorectal cancer.
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African health sciences · Mar 2022
Clinical and biochemical spectrum of metabolic cardiomyopathy in Egyptian children.
Inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) commonly present with pediatric cardiomyopathy. Identification of the underlying cause is necessary as it may lead to improved outcomes. ⋯ We developed for the first time a database and a diagnostic scheme for metabolic cardiomyopathies in Egyptian children. With the recent introduction of enzyme replacement therapy, many metabolic disorders became treatable, thus establishing an early and accurate diagnosis is extremely important.