African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2024
Case ReportsTrazodone-induced parkinsonism in a middle-aged male: A case report.
Trazodone is an antidepressant agent approved for treating major depressive disorders and is also prescribed for insomnia due to its sedative effect. In a few cases, trazodone was associated with parkinsonism. Herein, we describe a case of parkinsonism after a brief exposure to a moderate dose of trazodone. ⋯ Our case showed reversibly induced parkinsonism after a short intake of a moderate dose of trazodone which was prescribed for insomnia. The patient had a complete recovery after trazodone withdrawal. Noteworthy, the symptoms recurred upon trazodone-rechallenge.
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African health sciences · Mar 2024
Trends in childhood intussusception in a Nigerian tertiary hospital.
Early presentation, high rate of successful non-operative treatment, low morbidity and mortality in childhood intussusception is common in High and Upper Middle-Income Countries but not in many Lower middle- and Low-income countries. ⋯ Contribution of successful non-operative treatment to the overall treatment of intussusception significantly increased while that of operative manual reduction significantly reduced and bowel resection showed no change. Preoperative utilization of ultrasonography significantly increased while mean duration of admission reduced significantly, but late presentation, morbidity and mortality rates had no significant changes.
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African health sciences · Mar 2024
Women's experience of preterm birth in an East African context: a qualitative study.
Approximately 15 million children are born each year prematurely, representing more than 10 percent of all childbirths worldwide. Prematurity is an acute event and the leading cause of death among newborns and children under five. Sixty percent of these premature deaths occur in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. ⋯ This study provided a deeper understanding of women's experiences and perceptions of premature childbirth. The current study indicated the importance of caregivers' awareness of the women's emotional distress, their need to adapt to a sudden unexpected situation, and the necessity of emotional support.
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African health sciences · Mar 2024
Haematological parameter among drug resistant tuberculosis patients in Ibadan.
Haematological abnormalities are common among tuberculosis patients but there is dearth of information on their value as prognostic markers in Multidrug resistant tuberculosis patients. This study examined the association between complete blood count variables and drug resistant tuberculosis. ⋯ In the meantime, healthcare providers should be aware of these potential differences and use them to inform their diagnosis and treatment of patients with tuberculosis.
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African health sciences · Mar 2024
A retrospective study of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Iraq.
CCHF is transmitted via ticks biting and directly by contact with tissue or blood of infected patients or viremic animals. This study intends to determine the occurrence of CCHF in Iraq between 2015 and 2019. ⋯ Strict precautions and precise surveillance should be implemented to control the disease and protect the community by improving the diagnosis and treatment of CCHF. The authors recommend another future study to detect the genotyping and sequencing of CCHFV in Iraq.