African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2014
Maxillofacial tumors and tumor-like lesions in a Nigerian teaching hospital: an eleven year retrospective analysis.
This paper reviews the types, prevalence and demographic distribution of maxillofacial tumors, cysts and tumor-like lesions in a Nigerian population. ⋯ Late presentation still remains the main challenging factor in the early detection and management of maxillofacial tumors in our environment. More awareness campaign is necessary, especially at the primary health care level, to educate the populace on the need for early presentation at treatment centers.
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African health sciences · Dec 2013
Erratum: Differential expressed genes in ECV304 Endothelial-like Cells infected with Human Cytomegalovirus.
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a virus which has the potential to alter cellular gene expression through multiple mechanisms. ⋯ Several of these gene products might play key roles in virus-induced pathogenesis. These findings may help to elucidate the pathogenic mechanisms of HCMV caused diseases. [This corrects the article on p. 243 in vol. 13, PMID: 24235919.].
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African health sciences · Dec 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of intravenous diclofenac on postoperative sore throat in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi: a prospective, randomized, double blind controlled trial.
postoperative sore throat is the commonest complication after endotracheal intubation. The efficacy of intravenous non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in alleviating postoperative sore throat has not been investigated. ⋯ Intravenous diclofenac sodium does not reduce the occurrence or severity of postoperative sore throat.
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African health sciences · Dec 2013
Decompensated cirrhosis-related admissions in a large urban hospital in Uganda: prevalence, clinical and laboratory features and implications for planning patient management.
Cirrhosis-related complications are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in areas where its risk factors are endemic. ⋯ Cirrhosis is common in Mulago hospital presenting mainly with ascites and variceal bleeding. Aside from controlling causes of liver diseases, especially alcohol and hepatitis B virus infection, in the interim it is necessary to manage complications in patients who already have cirrhosis.
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African health sciences · Dec 2013
Bacteriological and physico-chemical quality of drinking water sources in a rural community of Ethiopia.
Accesses to safe water is a universal need however, many of the world's population lack access to adequate and safe water. Consumption of water contaminated causes health risk to the public and the situation is serous in rural areas. ⋯ The water sources were heavily contaminated which suggested poor protection and sanitation practice in the water sources. Source protection strategies as well as monitoring are recommend for this community.