The aim of this study is to assess ‘’clinical coding practices and its impact on the quality of healthcare services in Government Hospitals in Calabar urban, Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose, the basic structures and the research objectives were identified. Thre...
Background: Reminder systems are effective ways to improve childhood immunisation coverage, but the feasibility of its implementation in rural health facilities in Nigeria has not been adequately evaluated. This study, therefore, determined the feasibility and acceptability of ch...
Objective: Hypertension is on the rise in Ghana, necessitating rapid and early diagnosis for better patient care. Anthropometric indices such as body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HP), waist to hip ratio (WHR) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) may...
Background: Nasal septal abscess is an uncommon nasal disorder which was recently diagnosed and confirm to require meticulous and urgent management. This study is aimed at determining the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of septal abscess at Golden cross infirmary...
Background and Objective: Postoperative pain is a common post operative side effect that can postpone patient's discharge from hospital. Pain control in orthopedic patients can significantly reduce limitation range of motion and patients can quickly return to normal life. In this...
Introduction: Several studies have found associations between different colorectal polyp subtypes and colorectal cancer. The identification of colorectal polyps can reduce CRC mortality through earlier diagnosis of cancers and the removal of polyps which are the precursor lesion...
Aims: To examine the clinical profiles and outcomes of neonatal and post-neonatal tetanus as seen at the Federal Medical Centre Azare, North-Eastern Nigeria. Study Design: The study was cross-sectional retrospective. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Paediatrics, Federa...
Concerns over the safety of medicinal drugs are rife, following consumption of some herbal preparations with their underlying pathogenesis remaining cryptic. The awareness of the far-reaching effects of herbal preparations is germane to continued use of plants. For instance, free...
Scientifically called Coffea Arabica, Research interests in Coffee have expanded with the discovery of its antioxidant properties. Coffee is a popular beverage consumed worldwide. Its effect on health has been a global puzzle. In this study, the effect that coffee consumption has...
Hypertension (HTN) is one of the modifiable atrial fibrillation (AF) risk factors, and management of HTN may reduce the incidence of AF. Microalbuminuria (MAU) increases cardiovascular risk in hypertension. Aim of the Study: To determine the association of microalbuminuria in Eg...