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View article: Association between maternal lipid profile and gestational diabetes mellitus
Association between maternal lipid profile and gestational diabetes mellitus Open
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a disorder of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism characterized by high blood glucose levels, which could be a result of relative lack of, or insensitivity to insulin or both.Objective: To assess …
View article: Prevalence and outcome of increased nuchal translucency in usmanu danfodiyo university teaching hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria: A cohort study
Prevalence and outcome of increased nuchal translucency in usmanu danfodiyo university teaching hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria: A cohort study Open
The prevalence of increased fetal nuchal translucency is relatively high in our environment and is associated with congenital fetal defects. Routine screening with first-trimester ultrasound will help detect congenital anomalies early.
View article: Establishing a nationwide maternal death and near‐miss surveillance system in a low‐income country: lessons, prospects and challenges
Establishing a nationwide maternal death and near‐miss surveillance system in a low‐income country: lessons, prospects and challenges Open
Nigeria, like many other countries with a high maternal mortality ratio, lacks reliable population-based data on maternal mortality. This has made proper planning and effective implementation of strategies to reduce maternal death challeng…
View article: Prevalence of genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection among patients attending a gynecological clinic in a tertiary hospital
Prevalence of genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection among patients attending a gynecological clinic in a tertiary hospital Open
Background: Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common cause of sexually transmitted infections in the world. The organism causes silent infection in women and could remain unnoticed for a very long time. Nearly 80% of women are asymptomatic…
View article: Maternal near‐miss and death among women with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy: a secondary analysis of the Nigeria Near‐miss and Maternal Death Survey
Maternal near‐miss and death among women with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy: a secondary analysis of the Nigeria Near‐miss and Maternal Death Survey Open
Objective To investigate life‐threatening maternal complications related to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy ( HDP ) in Nigerian public tertiary hospitals. Design Secondary analysis of a nationwide cross‐sectional study. Setting Forty‐t…