Palm wine consumption has been used as a means of merriment in ceremonies and festive periods, however can diabetic patient consume it? This present study hopes to find an answer to this question and exam the microbial contribution to this effect. In this present study, bacteria...
Operative procedures, whether emergent or elective, must be executed carefully, keeping all important measures in mind. It is of great value for the surgeons and the anesthetists to be on the same page while planning for a particular procedure to be carried out on a patient. Howe...
Background: Despite the fact that tuberculosis is the leading cause of infection-related death in the world, it remains a major public health issue. Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding tuberculosis infection control measures among health care workers in...
Background: Constipation is a prevalent concern in both neonatal and pediatric populations, impacting the quality of life and long-term health of affected individuals. Understanding the etiological factors and the long-term clinical implications is pivotal for effective managemen...
Aim: To assess the prevalence of Hepatitis B viral infection and the associated risk factors among residents of Goesa community, Shendam Local Government Area, Plateau state, Nigeria. Study Design: A prospective study conducted using non-probability sampling. Objective and subjec...
Hyperlipidemia describes a group of genetic along with medical conditions which raise cholesterol levels throughout the bloodstream. Many individuals suffer from this illness. It puts the patient at risk for major problems such heart disease, brain strokes, hepatic malfunction, a...
The human body is a complex working machinery. There is a lot that goes on within the body of a human being. However, the secret to its success lies in the fact that despite dealing with several stressful events, noxious stimuli, and infectious micro-organisms that are otherwise...
Every drug, taken for whatever purpose, has its set of implications on the patient. These drugs, apart from causing the desired effects in an individual's body, also work to cause several interactions with different parts of the body. In doing so, they may alter several mechanism...
For all the patients undergoing a surgical procedure, each step seems to be very daunting. Provided that it is the first time to be under the table, the patients are bound to feel a variety of feelings with respect to their procedure as well as the different protocols that are fo...
Aims: The aim of the study is to systematize available scientific data on rhinitis medicamentosa caused by imidazoline topical decongestants. Materials and Methods: To meet the aim of the study, publications from open scientific databases accessible via the Internet were reviewed...
All patients admitted to the intensive care unit require constant care and interventions, depending upon their condition. This is because nearly all the patients kept in the intensive care departments are in a very serious condition. Their prognosis could not be determined just b...
Breast cancer is a diverse disease that exhibits a variety of clinicopathological features that influence how it behaves and how it is treated. This study looked at progesterone receptor (PR) expression in breast cancer cases and its associations with sociodemographic and clinico...
Background: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) pose a significant public health challenge in Bangladesh, with implications spanning health, society, and economics. This research, conducted with a sample size of 2,794 participants, delves into the prevalence, trends, and sociode...
Background: Prolonged daily intake of oral contraceptive pills may result in cardiotoxicity. However, there are conflicting reports on the effects of combined oral contraceptive pills on cardiovascular disease risk factors. Aim: This study investigated the cardiotoxicity effect o...
Context/Justification: In Cameroon, healthcare waste management (HCWM) is ineffective as waste is seldom segregated, serving as a threat to human health, the public and the environment. An assessment carried out by WHO/UNICEF in 2015 revealed that 58% of health facilities sampled...