Stroke is the second leading cause of death, accounting for 11.13 % of total deaths, and the main cause of disability worldwide. Objective: To determine the prevalence of stroke, its associated risk factors and survival rate among patients admitted to the neurological ward of University of Benin Teaching...
Background: Helicobacter pylori, which is a causative agent of chronic gastritis, duodenal ulcer and gastric cancer, presently affects approximately one half of the world population. This study was conducted to assess the epidemiology and risk factors for acquisition of H. pylori among individuals with ...
The high maternal mortality rate caused by late detection of risk factors for pregnant women is a major health problem in Banjarnegara District. One of the efforts made to overcome this problem is the implementation of assistance for one pregnant woman by one cadre (OPOC). The application of OPOC consist...
Despite extensive work on macrosomia, it is impossible to predict women at risk. Current prediction strategies which include clinical examination and ultrasound are imprecise. This study aims to determine the risk factors associated with macrosomia. It was a descriptive, retrospective chart review of wom...
Fané, Seydou;
Bocoum, Amadou;
Traoré Soumana, Oumar;
Ibrahima, Kanté;
Sylla, Cheickna;
Sissoko, Abdoulaye;
Traoré, Alassane;
Sima, Mamadou;
Sanogo Siaka, Amara;
Kouma, Aminata;
Sanogo, Abdoulaye;
Sylla, Mala;
Adiawiakoye, Adane;
Coulibaly, M;
Teguété, Ibrahima;
Traoré, Youssouf;
Mounkoro, Niani;
FANE, Seydou.
L’objectif était d’évaluer les facteurs de risque de la RU et de proposer les aspects thérapeutiques. Matériels et méthodes : Nous avons réalisé une étude cas-témoins au centre de santé de Référence de Bougouni en 2019. Résultats : De janvier au 31 décembre 2019; sur 1161 accouchements ...
Ayele, Biniyam A;
Belay, Hanna Demissie;
Oda, Dereje Melka;
Yohannes, D Gelan;
Negash, Hanna Assefa;
Kifelew, Selam;
Gebrewold, Meron Awraris;
Teklil, Hagos;
Zewde, Yared Z;
Yifru, Yared Mamushet;
Fikru, Tsehayneh;
Amare, Amanuel;
Ayalew, Moges;
Gugssa, Seid Ali;
Mengesha, Abenet Tafesse.
Little is known about the characteristics of electroencephalogram (EEG) findings in epileptic patients in Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to characterize the EEG patterns, indications, antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), and epilepsy risk factors. METHODS: A retrospective observational review of EEG te...
Background: Mobile phones are increasingly associated with the transmission of pathogenic microbial agents. In the clinical setting where there is usually high exposure to pathogens, these devices may serve as vehicles for the transmission/spread of pathogens. This study determined the prevalence of bact...
Diallo, Fatoumata Bamba;
Diallo, Mamadou Hady;
Bah, Elhadj Mamoudou;
Keita, Massa;
Diallo, Oumou;
Balde, Ibrahima Sory;
Keita, Massa;
Diallo, Oumou;
Balde, Ibrahima Sory;
Sy, Telly;
Keita, Namory.
Introduction. L’objectif de cette étude était de contribuer à l’étude de la mortalité
maternelle chez les adolescentes.
Méthodes. Il s’agissait d’une étude retro-prospective descriptive et analytique cas
témoin, d’une durée de trois ans. La collecte rétrospective avait porté sur deux...
Background: Operator drivers are responsible for driving trackless heavy-duty mining or construction vehicles such as graders, dumpers, loaders, and bulldozers. They have an increased prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to the nature of their work. There is a paucity of data on MSDs and as...
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has become a disease of public health importance in Nigeria. Early identification of DM risk is important in the reduction of this disease burden. This study assessed ten-year risk of developing type 2 DM among some medical doctors in Ondo State.
Methods: This was a c...
