Critically ill patients are often exposed to Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness (ICUAW). The pathophysiology of this condition, the preventative measures, as well as the effective rehabilitation approaches are the core for improving patient functional status and the decrease o...
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is one of the most common causative factors of peptic ulcers, which may affect the stomach and the duodenum. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have become a key ingredient of H. pylori-associated ulcers due to their highly acid-suppressive pr...
Aims: The aim of the study was to analyze the current literature data on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of phenibut, as well as to evaluate their potential dependence on endogenous hydrogen sulfide. Materials and Methods: Retrospective analysis of literature data was c...
Background: Head injury is defined as any injury that causes lesion or functional damage to the cranium, meninges and brain. It is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Young males are mostly involved in cases of head injury, likely due to increased activity a...
Pain management during labor is an important aspect of obstetric care. Its purpose is to reduce maternal discomfort while ensuring the safety of the mother and newborn. Various pharmacological methods are used to treat labor pain, including epidural analgesia, nitrous oxide inhal...
The preservation of fertility is a highly important consideration for patients undergoing cancer treatment, especially those requiring procedures such as egg retrieval or ovarian transplantation. These procedures pose unique challenges because they require anesthesia protocols th...
Introduction: Otological conditions abound in the society. Many individuals both in rural and urban communities are unreached while some are unreachable. Most of these individuals are not aware of specialist care. Those aware do not know what to do and how to go about their probl...
Background: Camphor, a long-standing chemical used in various home treatments, has been extensively studied for its antibacterial, antipruritic, and contraceptive properties, and is a key ingredient in topical home treatments. The study investigated the possible effect of Cinnamo...
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients worldwide. Epidemiological studies reveal variations in the incidence and prevalence of CAP among different age groups, geographic locations, and socioeconomic backgrou...
Michael Chinweuba Abonyi, Theophilus Ejiofor Ugwu, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Valentine Chidiebere Ugwueze, Ngozi Ijeoma Okoro, Christian Chukwuemeka Eze, Uzoma Chukwunonso Okechukwu, Fintan Chinweike Ekochin, Gesiye Esimamidida Bozimo, Kariba Akhidue, Chidinma Brenda Nwatu & Ekenechukwu Esther Young·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2024
Objective: To study the prevalence and determinants of the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in patients with hypertension (HTN). Methods: Two hundred and fifty patients visiting the medical outpatient Clinic at Enugu State University Teaching Hospital in Southe...
Background: An awareness of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of blood donors towards COVID-19 pandemic is essential to avoid blood inventory crisis. It is therefore necessary to gain a perspective on the impact of COVID-19 on attitude of blood donors and an understanding...
Flavonoids are a group of plant compounds with a potential health benefits, including ant-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. This study aimed to characterize the flavonoids in the seed of Telfaria Occidentalis using thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and U...
Among Enterobacteriacae are causative agents of typhoid fever, Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi , a common infection among the inhabitants of Bayelsa State and in Nigeria at large. The aim of this study was to compare the widal test and stool culture for adopting better...
Stroke or cerebrovascular accidents pose a great threat to the health and mortality of individuals. Although strokes are now seen to be reversible, if they are not caught and intervened with, then they could lead to deadly consequences in the long term. In the modern world today,...
Background: Smoking among healthcare professionals poses significant challenges to public health efforts, particularly in regions like Southwest Nigeria, where smoking prevalence remains relatively high despite tobacco control measures. Understanding the prevalence and attitudes...