Introduction: This study investigated the pattern of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) following Caesarean Section (CS) at an urban hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. Specific objectives included assessing the incidence and…
Introduction: Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer that affects men all over the world, and is regarded as a major health concern due to its high incidence, death…
Introduction Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival (1). The best infant feeding plan for optimal growth, development and health as recommended…
Introduction: Anaemia is a condition that affects a significant number of children under the age of five in Nigeria. The perception, knowledge, and health-seeking behaviours of mothers can play a…
This is a case of a 38yr old male who presented with a history of a slowly growing scalp lesion initially noticed about 10 years ago. The mass was painless,…
Introduction: Childhood intussusception is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and children. Late presentation may be associated with the intussusceptum protruding through the anus, which may be misdiagnosed…
Introduction: Traditional birth attendants (TBAs) are an essential component of the social, cultural, and religious fabric of many Nigerian communities. For care throughout pregnancy and labor, they are generally acknowledged…
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…
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…
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…