African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialA comparative study on the effectiveness of paracervical block and parenteral diclofenac for pain relief during manual vacuum aspiration.
To compare the effectiveness of paracervical block with intramuscular Diclofenac for pain relief during manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) for early pregnancy losses. ⋯ Findings from the study suggest that the use of paracervical block compared to intramuscular Diclofenac for pain relief during MVA for incomplete miscarriage significantly reduced pain, improved patients' satisfaction and was comparably safe.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialA feasibility study of 70 kV double low-dose coronary imaging technique in abdomen-fatty patients using dual-source CT.
To investigate the aplication of low contrast agent concentration and low tube voltage in coronary CTA on patients with high BMI (26kg/m2
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
ReviewCovid-19 and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Africa: a narrative review.
Coronavirus disease 2019 popularly known as COVID-19 is the current pandemic ravaging the world. It has disrupted so many aspects of humans' life including the healthcare systems of all countries. While governments have instituted preventive measures such as social distancing, self-isolation and lockdown in a bid to control the spread of the virus, the absence of vaccine can lead to poor management of key risk factors (including unhealthy diets and physical inactivity) associated with NCDs and limited access to preventive health services can further contribute to development and progression of NCDs. This study provides a review of available evidences from PubMed, google scholar, online databases, and papers from other sources on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on NCDs in Africa and emphasizes lessons from past pandemics that can be adopted to reduce the burden of the disease.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialUsing a shortened uncuffed endotracheal tube as a nasopharyngeal airway: a useful adjunct during fiberoptic intubation training among anesthesia residents.
Fiberoptic intubation (FOI) is considered a beneficial modality used to intubate life-threatening airway patients. This study aims at assessing the effectiveness of shortened uncuffed endotracheal tube as a nasopharyngeal airway during FOI. ⋯ The modified nasopharyngeal airway is a useful modality to facilitate oral FOI by anesthesia resident trainees.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of the effects of different blood conservation techniques in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.
To probe into the influences of different blood conservation techniques on the postoperative coagulation function and prognosis of elderly patients receiving Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). ⋯ The ANH group exhibits higher content of hemoglobin and fewer platelet (Plt)activating factors produced than the ABT group, while no significant difference in the shortened length of hospital stays is found.