Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2007
Dermatological disorders related to cultural practices in black Africans of Sierra Leone.
To describe various skin manifestations directly or indirectly related to the prevalent cultural practices in the local community of black Africans of Sierra Leone. ⋯ Prevalent cultural practices in black Africans do play a role in causation of various skin disorders. For a dermatologist, it becomes imperative to be cognizant of the signs and symptoms associated with these practices for proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2007
Comparative StudyComparison of diagnostic accuracy of non-invasive tests for Helicobacter pylori infection in children.
To compare urea breath and stool antigen in children, with histological diagnosis for Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) infection. ⋯ Both the noninvasive tests were found to be sensitive and specific as compared with histological identification, for the diagnosis of H. pylori in our pediatric population. The accuracy of urea breath test was better than the stool antigen test but later was easier to perform and could fulfill the criteria for a rapid bedside diagnostic test.