Bissallah Ekele
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A comparative study on the effectiveness of paracervical block and parenteral diclofenac for pain relief during manual vacuum aspiration Open
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of paracervical block with intramuscular Diclofenac for pain relief during manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) for early pregnancy losses. Methodology: This was an open label randomized controlled trial. …
Facilitators and barriers to optimal home blood pressure management in patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in a tertiary care facility in Abuja, Nigeria: a qualitative research study Open
Background Nigeria has one of the highest burdens of maternal deaths globally, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the country. There is a significant implementation ga…
Clinical characteristics and outcome of the first 200 patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease-2019 at a treatment center in Abuja, Nigeria: a retrospective study. Open
among Nigerian patients', COVID-19 affects males more than females while children and adolescents were least affected. The study highlighted the clinical features of COVID-19 patients. The overall mortality rate is low among Nigerian patie…
Prevalence and materno-fetal outcomes of preeclampsia/eclampsia amongst pregnant women at a teaching hospital in north-central Nigeria: a retrospective cross-sectional study Open
Background Preeclampsia/eclampsia (PE/E) contributes significantly to maternal, perinatal morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the prevalence, materno-fetal outcomes and sociodemographic factors…
View article: Applying the WHO ICD-MM classification system to maternal deaths in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria: A retrospective analysis from 2014–2018
Applying the WHO ICD-MM classification system to maternal deaths in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria: A retrospective analysis from 2014–2018 Open
Background Addressing the problem of maternal mortality in Nigeria requires proper identification of maternal deaths and their underlying causes in order to focus evidence-based interventions to decrease mortality and avert morbidity. Obje…
Feto-Maternal Outcome of HIV Positive Pregnant Women on HAART at the Gambia - Case - Control Study Open
Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in pregnant women remains a huge public health concern globally.There were conflicting reports regarding pregnancy outcome among HIV positive mothers.The aim was to compare pregnancy outcome amo…
Hospital-acquired Sphingomonas paucimobilis Infection in a Neonate: A Case Report Open
Introduction: The organism Sphingomonas paucimobilis formerly known as Pseudomonas paucimobilis is a strict aerobe, motile, non-spore forming, non-fermentative, Gram-negative bacillus, characterized by catalase and oxidase activities. It i…
A Cohort Study Of HIV Positive Pregnant Mothers On Antiretroviral Drugs (ARVs) In The Gambian Tertiary Hospital Open
BackgroundAims: The use of HAART in pregnancy has shown remarkable improvement in immune status and have revolutionized the approach of care to people living with HIV. Some adverse pregnancy conditions have been reported which may depend o…
A Comparative Study of Oxidative Stress in Preeclampsia and Normal Pregnancy Open
Objectives: Pre-eclampsia is a human pregnancy-specific disorder.It is an important cause of maternal mortality in Sokoto, Northwestern Nigeria and is associated with a five-fold increase in perinatal mortality.Identifying modifiable facto…
The incidence, pattern and management of sexual assault in a tertiary hospital in North-western Nigeria Open
Background: Sexual assault is any sexual act performed by one person on another without the person’s consent or on a victim who is incapable of giving consent. It is a violation of basic human rights, a gender-based issue and a violent cri…
Hepatitis B virus sero-prevalence amongst pregnant women in the Gambia Open
The prevalence of hepatitis B infection is very high among pregnant women at EFSTH as in the high endemic zone that is more than 8%. However the prevalence rate is lower than the national average of 15%. The prevalence is of moderate endem…