Abstract: India is a country known for its heritage. Man protecting woman has been long considered a virtue rather than good conduct in our country. Just like good clinical practices in research there are few basic tenets on which every society stands and socio-cultural systems are built up. PubDate: 30 Jan, 2020
Abstract: “Always plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark.” Having said that quote from Richard Cardinal Cushing about emergency preparation, let us move on to our topic “Health Alert Network”. PubDate: 19 Feb, 2020
Abstract: Background: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a major public health concern which is responsible for acute illness, infertility, long-term disability and death globally. The adverse effect is however profound in developing countries and among women when left untreated. In Nigeria, the Boko haram insurgence and other conflicts has given rise to internally displaced persons. The increased reports of STIs among internally displaced persons which women and children make up the largest population and the dearth of literature on epidemiological studies on STIs among internally displaced persons initiated the need for the study. PubDate: 08 Jan, 2020
Abstract: Introduction: Access to excreta disposal facility (sanitary toilet) is a necessary human right of everybody and the fundamental sign of sustainable development. Children and adults regularly suffer from diarrhea and typhoid fever which are diseases that are spread mostly through faeco-oral route. The general objective of this study was to determine the excreta disposal methods and the occurrence of faeco-oral diseases in Owerri-north L.G.A., Imo State. PubDate: 08 Jan, 2020
Abstract: Background: Malaria remains the major public health problem in Nigeria which accounts for more cases of death in Nigeria than in any other country in the world. It also accounts for 60% of outpatient visits and 30% of hospitalizations among children under 5 years of age in Nigeria. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends malaria to be tested, track prior to treatment using microscopic blood smear or Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDTs). RDTs are performed within the maximum of five minutes which allows for proper diagnosis and treatment of malaria at all level of health care. The aim of this study is to determine the level compliance with Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) and pre-packaged Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACTs) guidelines among pharmaceutical outlets in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. PubDate: 07 Jan, 2020
Abstract: To check the tobacco menace, Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) was introducedby the Government of India. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and perception of tobacco retailers regarding COTPA regulations. PubDate: 31 Jul, 2019
Abstract: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a type of glucose intolerance which is often identified first time in pregnancy. It is important to assess whether in Uttar Pradesh (a largest state of India with one of the highest rate of the infant mortality rate) has also higher Chances of Infants Diabetes Mellitus(IDM) which may attribute it to GDM is an unanswered issue. The Primary objective of this study was to be determine whether the Infants Diabetes Mellitus is associated with GDM and can the GDM Management in Pregnancy Improves Infants Diabetes Mellitus via a Proscpective study approach. A prospective cohort study was done for 2 and half years from October 1, 2016, to March 31, 2019, at 900 GDM screening units as a part of the Gestational Diabetes Prevention and Control Project, Uttar Pradesh approved by the Indian Government in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, A total of 57018 pregnant women were screened during their 16–32th weeks of pregnancy by impaired oral glucose test (OGTT) as per NHM Guidelines for GDM, 12784 GDM & 7287 Non GDM maternal and perinatal outcomes were followed up in both GDM and non‑GDM categories in the 2 years and 6 months (2016-201) after blood sugar management (September 2016-March 2019) was executed at 900 healthcare facilities, 515532 Pregnant Women have been screened at 16-20 Weeks & 24th-28 weeks of pregnancy as per Guidelines of National health Mission, GOI Guideline. PubDate: 28 Jun, 2019
Abstract: Introduction: Approximately 22.9 million Caesarean Sections (CS) are performed worldwide each year, mainly to save the life of the mother and/or new-born infant. However, with nearly 2 deaths in 1,000 live births, global neonatal mortality after CS is three times higher than after vaginal delivery. Nearly 300,000 women die every year as a result of a pregnancy or a caesarean or vaginal delivery. 99% of these maternal deaths occur in developing countries. PubDate: 26 Dec, 2019
Abstract: Introduction: Ensuring access to quality caesarean sections (CS) is a challenge for the nextmillennium and a sustainable development goal to reduce maternal and infant mortality. A CS involvesrisks and complications and should therefore be performed in an approved way and not used excessively. PubDate: 24 Aug, 2019
Abstract: Clinical physicians believe they are drowning . . . because they are! Between complying with an ever-changing landscape of time-wasting federal regulations, avoiding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act violations, plus the entire billing process, who can keep up with the literature, study a patient’s medical history, or even talk with a patient' PubDate: 21 Oct, 2019
Abstract: This aimed to describe the factors contributed to low enrollments of female in school in South Sudan; these factors are either political reason, cultural reasons.The literature reviewed were from the related information from the prior researchers, their findings has significant to the females’ enrollments, but the failure of their researches was that, they recommended to the government only on the issues on how to reduced poverty. Poverty is not affecting only females, it affect both genders, and cannot be the main factor that cause low enrollment of female. As a result this paper has found it out that, the two mains factors that affect female enrollments was the negative behaviors of the people toward female education and lack of awareness of the South Sudanese communities about the government policies of encouraging females’ education. PubDate: 21 Jun, 2019
Abstract: The metabolic syndrome (MS) is a combination of cardiovascular risk factors, including visceral obesity, low HDL cholesterol level, increased triglycerides, hyperglycemia and high blood pressure. This sequence of risk factors contributes towards the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACVD) and diabetes mellitus. PubDate: 20 Aug, 2019
Abstract: The transcendence of psychological factors of the doctor-patient relationship is given by the fact of its influence on results and quality of medical care, improvement in compliance, satisfaction and recall of physician information, and plays a fundamental role in the medical care process: the skills Listening and communication are fundamental parts to make the diagnosis and treatment. Some of these positive consequences arise from the fact that relationships are linked to emotions which have a physiological substrate. PubDate: 20 Aug, 2019
Abstract: A 22-year-old female presented to clinic for a routine appointment and was incidentally noted to have multiple nummular patches on her upper extremities bilaterally (Figures 1,2). She reported that the lesions have been present for more than two years and their distribution had spread from her arms to her chest and back. She also reported a new “rash” in her hairline that seemed different from these lesions. The patient reported that the lesions on her arms, chest, and back were mildly pruritic when exposed to sun or ocean water but were otherwise asymptomatic. PubDate: 16 Jan, 2019
Abstract: When it comes to medical errors, everyone cites the statistics provided by the Institute of Medicine. The statistics is provided continually by the American Medical Community and refl ects their tendency in reducing medical errors and increasing the level of patient safety [1-4]. However, most countries in the world try to hide the ineffi ciency of the members of their health care team, especially physicians [5-8]. PubDate: 15 Jul, 2019
Abstract: Objectives: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common malignancy in children andis usually associated with numerical and structural chromosomal changes. The correlations of specifi ccytogenetic fi ndings with presenting clinical features indicate the prognostic signifi cance of chromosomalabnormalities (CAs) in patients with ALL. PubDate: 14 Aug, 2019
Abstract: Purpose: To analyse how effective was the USA, compared to Other Western Countries (OWC) in reducing premature deaths 1989-2015. Design: This population-based study is a cost-effective model of fiscal input into health related to clinical outputs, recognising socio-economic factors influence health outcomes. Using World Bank data for total % GDP-Expenditure-on-Health, and, WHO data for Child (0-4), Adult (55-74) and Age-Standardised-Death-Rates rates per million America is compared with OWC. Cost-Effective Ratios (CEF) are calculated and Confidence Intervals (95%) tests USA against each OWC. `Excess’ deaths are calculated between the most and least expensive health systems. Setting: Twenty Other Western countries.Patients: National populations. PubDate: 12 Feb, 2019
Abstract: Background: Since 2013, Tenofovir (TDF) and Zidovudine (AZT) based regimen are alternativelyused as a fi rst line for treatment of HIV in Tanzania. CD4+ cells count, which is recommended after everysix months monitors the immunological progression, and used as one of the indicators of treatmentprogression. However, there is little literature available information to compare the immunologicaloutcomes of these two regimens. PubDate: 11 Jul, 2019
Abstract: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition associated with long term complications and prematuredeath. It is a leading cause of non-traumatic amputations, renal failure and blindness. With advancesin information technology, diabetes patient data are increasingly collated digitally, however, there is nounifi ed minimal dataset agreed nationally or internationally for data collection. PubDate: 08 Jul, 2019
Abstract: Despite the global decline in the death rates of Under five children, the risk of a child dying before becoming 5 years of age remains highest in the African Region (90 per 1000 live births), which is approximately seven times higher than that in the European Region (12 per 1000 live births).The purpose of this study was to identify socio-economic, demographic, environmental and nutrition characteristics predictors affecting diarrheal Morbidity of under-five children in Sheka zone, South west Ethiopia. A Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Sheka zone, from September 1–September 14, 2018. A Sample of 582 under-five children were selected randomly from Kebeles in the zone constituted the study population. Data were collected using structured and pre-tested questionnaire. Descriptive, Bivariate and multiple binary logistic regressions were employed for data analysis by using SPSS 20. The descriptive results showed that 21.8% of under-five children have experienced diarrhea in the two weeks prior to the time of survey. PubDate: 07 Feb, 2019
Abstract: Background: Self-medication is an important public health problem in developed and developing countries, with antimicrobial resistance increasing over time as a result of antimicrobial abuse. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of antimicrobial self-medication as well as associated factors among outpatient consultations of two hospitals within the Buea Health District, Cameroon.Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey that was conducted in two hospitals in the Buea Health district from June to October 2018. 329 patients for outpatient consultations were selected by simple random sampling and interviewed. The data was analyzed using SPSS software version 21. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages was used to present data. Chi square test was applied to compare various variables of those who practiced self-medication and those who did not practice in order to find the statistical significance. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine factors associated with self-medication. PubDate: 05 Apr, 2019
Abstract: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) cause considerable mortality and morbidity. Its importance becomes greater in relation to the current increase in the use of drugs and multimorbidity. Premarketing studies do not allow a complete knowledge of the safety of a medicine. Many ADRs occurring in the outpatient setting, but there is a significant lack of information regarding the epidemiology of ADRs in this level of health care. Thus, guidance on how to direct attention to effective targets for improvement of medication safety in ambulatory care settings is missing. In this scenario, the general practitioner (GP) is in a rare, special position in the health system, which allows him to combine the clinical tasks of diagnosis and treatment on individuals with epidemiological and public health tasks on communities, including a important role in the study of ADRs’s epidemiology. PubDate: 02 Feb, 2019
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