Pattern of medical admissions in a tertiary facility in North-East Nigeria: A 5-year review

Introduction: The knowledge of morbidity pattern and its outcome is important for monitoring and evaluation of clinical practice. It is also essential for healthcare authorities to improve on services provided…

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Determinants and outcome of dysglycaemia in a children emergency ward, south-west Nigeria

Introduction: Dysglycaemia is an abnormal blood glucose concentration. It is not uncommon in acutely ill children and could lead to significant preventable complications. This study evaluates its determinants and outcome…

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Challenges faced by nursing students during practice of nursing procedures in clinical posting in a tertiary institution in Nigeria

Introduction: This study evaluated the challenges faced by Nursing Students in the implementation of nursing procedures in clinical areas. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional research design was used for the study. Using…

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Anthropometric parameters and the pattern of morbidities among elderly patients in the general out-patient clinic, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Introduction: Most elderly people suffer from various chronic medical diseases whose can be evaluated by anthropometric parameters, but these parameters are not sufficiently used by healthcare givers during clinical evaluation.…

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Giant synovial sarcoma of the posterior thigh in an adult African male: a case report

Case Report: A 65-year-old man presented with 5-month history of a painless progressive posterior right thigh swelling with no impairment of ambulation. Examination revealed a huge mass of the posteromedial…

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Iatrogenic tension pneumothorax from improvised use of urethral catheter and urine bag chest drainage system in a patient with trauma

Introduction: Chest tube insertion is an established cause of iatrogenic pneumothorax and can be associated with significant subcutaneous emphysema. Inspection for reposition, replacement or removal of clogged blockage can be…

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Knowledge of Risk Factors for Surgical Complications and Psychosocial Well-Being Among Post-Operative Patients in Selected State Hospitals in South West, Nigeria

Introduction: The study assessed the knowledge of risk factors for surgical complications; assessed the state of psychosocial well-being of postoperative patients after surgical intervention; identified factors for psychosocial well-being and…

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Prevalence, Pattern and Correlates of Substance Use among Adolescents in selected Public Secondary Schools, in Ado Ekiti, Southwest Nigeria

Introduction: This study sought to determine the prevalence, pattern and factors associated with substance use among adolescents in three secondary schools within Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state, Nigeria. Methods: The study…

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Co-administration of Zinc and Ascorbate Attenuates Germ Cell mRNA Androgen Receptor in Valorphin Induced Testicular-Toxicity in Wistar Rats

Introduction: Opioids are substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects. Medically, they are primarily used for pain relief and reports have shown that Valorphin causes degenerative changes…

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Prevalence and Determinants of Work Place Violence among Civil Servants in Osogbo, Nigeria

Introduction: Violence is a universal phenomenon that occurs virtually in all settings where there is human interaction. The civil service represents a conglomeration of individuals with diverse backgrounds working with…

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