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View article: CT Brain Perfusion Imaging Utilization Following Widening of the Intracranial Mechanical Thrombectomy Treatment Window in a Cosmos Multi-Institutional Population
CT Brain Perfusion Imaging Utilization Following Widening of the Intracranial Mechanical Thrombectomy Treatment Window in a Cosmos Multi-Institutional Population Open
The goal of this study is to analyze trends in clinical utilization of CT brain perfusion (CTP) across the past 10 years, during which there have been substantial changes in neuro-interventional and neuroimaging guidelines related to emerg…
View article: Recurrent Infections in a Kenyan Child with X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia: A Case Report
Recurrent Infections in a Kenyan Child with X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia: A Case Report Open
Background X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) is a rare inherited immune deficiency characterized by absence or paucity of circulating B lymphocytes and hypogammaglobulinemia. Patients with XLA present at varying ages and have different pre…
View article: When Is Postpartum Haemorrhage Treatment Initiated? A Nested Observational Study Within the E‐MOTIVE Trial
When Is Postpartum Haemorrhage Treatment Initiated? A Nested Observational Study Within the E‐MOTIVE Trial Open
Objective To compare the frequency and timing of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) treatment initiation between hospitals implementing the MOTIVE treatment bundle (which consisted of uterine Massage, Oxytocic drugs, Tranexamic acid, IntraVenous…
View article: Pattern of Lipid Profile and Fasting Blood Glucose Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Patients on First Line Drugs Over 24 Months Period in Metabolic Syndrome Study in Sokoto Nigeria
Pattern of Lipid Profile and Fasting Blood Glucose Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Patients on First Line Drugs Over 24 Months Period in Metabolic Syndrome Study in Sokoto Nigeria Open
Background: The introductions of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has improved the live expectancy of patients with HIV/AIDS, but is associated with increase cardiovascular related morbidity among the recipient of the drugs. Ob…
View article: Gender Disparity in the Management of Diabetes among Residents of Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria
Gender Disparity in the Management of Diabetes among Residents of Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria Open
Gender has been shown to play a major role in the level of management of diabetes mellitus (DM) especially in this part of the world. This study therefore looked into the possibility and level of difference in the management of the conditi…
View article: Impact of Age on HbA1c Level of Diabetic Patients Attending Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria, Nigeria
Impact of Age on HbA1c Level of Diabetic Patients Attending Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria, Nigeria Open
The present study looked into the possibility of impact of age on HbA1c level of diabetic patients attending Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Zaria, Nigeria, as there have been reports of correlation between age and HbA1c …
View article: Alkaline Phosphatase Profile of Patients with Fibro-Osseous Lesions.
Alkaline Phosphatase Profile of Patients with Fibro-Osseous Lesions. Open
The treatment outcomes of patients with fibrous dysplasia appear to be associated with their serum ALP level. Therefore, serial serum ALP level monitoring suggested in the management of patients with fibrous dysplasia of the craniofacial r…
View article: Relationship Of Serum Homocysteine And Vitamin B12 With Outcome Of Acute Ischemic Stroke In Nigeria
Relationship Of Serum Homocysteine And Vitamin B12 With Outcome Of Acute Ischemic Stroke In Nigeria Open
Background: Stroke has been a global burden, with increasing morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries. Studies had reported elevated levels of serum homocysteine(hcy) and vitamin B12 (Vit B12) in patients with stroke. Obj…
View article: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERUM LEVEL OF IONIZED CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, PHOSPHATE, VITAMIN D AND PARATHYROID HORMONE WITH STAGES OF CKD.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERUM LEVEL OF IONIZED CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, PHOSPHATE, VITAMIN D AND PARATHYROID HORMONE WITH STAGES OF CKD. Open
Background: Chronic kidney disease is defined as either damage or a decreased Glomerular Filtration Rate of less than 60ml/min/1.73m2 for 3 or more months. There is destruction of renal mass with irreversible sclerosis and loss of nephron …
View article: Prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia and hypovitaminosis B<sub>12</sub> among acute ischemic stroke patients
Prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia and hypovitaminosis B<sub>12</sub> among acute ischemic stroke patients Open
Background: Deficiency of Vitamin B12 can lead to hyperhomocysteinemia. Hyperhomocysteinemia constitutes an abnormally high level of homocysteine in the serum, above the upper limit of normal for an environment. The two conditions are sign…
View article: Hyperprolactinemia and female infertility: Pattern of clinical presentation in a tertiary health facility in Northern Nigeria
Hyperprolactinemia and female infertility: Pattern of clinical presentation in a tertiary health facility in Northern Nigeria Open
Background: Hyperprolactinemia is an extremely common disorder, especially among reproductive age women, affecting about one-third of infertile females. There is a paucity of data on the pattern of clinical presentation of hyperprolactinem…
View article: Renal abnormalities among children with sickle cell anaemia
Renal abnormalities among children with sickle cell anaemia Open
Introduction : Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a noncommunicable disease of public health significance. SCA is characterized by chronic red blood cell haemolysis and vasoocclusion which further complicated by nitric oxide deficiency, causes o…
View article: Anti-diabetic effect of ethanol leaf extract of <i>Combretum micranthum</i> blood glucose and oxidative stress biomarkers on alloxan induced diabetic in wistar rats
Anti-diabetic effect of ethanol leaf extract of <i>Combretum micranthum</i> blood glucose and oxidative stress biomarkers on alloxan induced diabetic in wistar rats Open
This research was aimed to investigate the anti-diabetic effects of ethanol leaf extract of Combretum micranthum on blood glucose levels and oxidative stress biomarkers such as malondaldehyde, superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione…
View article: Assessment of biochemical liver function tests in relation to age among steady state sickle cell anemia patients
Assessment of biochemical liver function tests in relation to age among steady state sickle cell anemia patients Open
There are mild LFTs derangements in SCA patients even in steady state with the extent of the abnormalities decreasing with advancing age of the patients.
View article: Cardiac Troponin T and creatine kinase MB fraction levels among patients with acute ischemic stroke in Nigeria
Cardiac Troponin T and creatine kinase MB fraction levels among patients with acute ischemic stroke in Nigeria Open
The mean values of serum cTnT and CK-MB were higher in acute ischaemic stroke patients compared to controls. Serum cardiac Troponin t level may be a significant biomarker of the severity of stroke.
View article: Health related quality of life of HIV/AIDS patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
Health related quality of life of HIV/AIDS patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Open
Background: The advent of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has reduced HIV/AIDS related morbidity and mortality, so more people with HIV/AIDS live longer. This study aims to determine the health related quality of life of HIV/A…
View article: Tuberculosis of the Breast: An Initial Presentation of the Metabolic Syndrome with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Young Nigerian Woman
Tuberculosis of the Breast: An Initial Presentation of the Metabolic Syndrome with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Young Nigerian Woman Open
Breast tuberculosis is an uncommon presentation of extra pulmonary tuberculosis. A 40-year-old obese woman presented with a right breast abscess which had failed to heal after surgical drainage. There was no family history of breast diseas…