Pattern of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection following Caesarean Section at an Urban Tertiary Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria

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…

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Commercial Motorcyclists Towards Helmet Usage in Osogbo Metropolis of Nigeria

Introduction: Helmets are known to mitigate the risk of traumatic brain injury and fatality among motorcyclists involved in road traffic crashes. Despite their proven effectiveness, the adoption of helmets remains…

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Massive penoscrotal and bilateral lower limb lymphedema in a young African: a case report

Introduction Lymphedema is a challenging disorder characterised by swelling and fibrosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissue due to obstruction of the lymphatic drainage. The penoscrotal area is sometimes affected…

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Massive penoscrotal and bilateral lower limb lymphedema in a young African: a case report

Introduction Lymphedema is a challenging disorder characterised by swelling and fibrosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissue due to obstruction of the lymphatic drainage. The penoscrotal area is sometimes affected…

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Clinical Impact of Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia on their Caregivers’ coping ability at a tertiary hospital in North Western Nigeria

Introduction: Caregivers of children with Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) are exposed to intense pressure of taking care of their children with the risk of developing psychological problems which could affect…

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Beliefs, Misconceptions and Patterns towards Maternal Nutrition Among Pregnant Women Attending Primary Health Centers in Osogbo, Nigeria.

Introduction: This study assessed the beliefs and misconceptions towards maternal nutrition among pregnant women attending Osogbo primary health centres with a view to improving nutrition by strengthening the nutrition counseling…

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Knowledge and Attitude towards Glaucoma Screening and Uptake in Adults of the Rural Community of Sekona Ede South Local Government area, Osun state

Introduction: Glaucoma is a group of ocular diseases with multifactorial optic neuropathy. It is second to cataract as the most common cause of blindness. Unlike cataract, the blindness it causes…

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Surgical in-patients’ intended response and perception to accepting supplemental oxygen therapy in a tertiary hospital

Introduction: Despite the importance of oxygen therapy and its inclusion in the list of essential medicine by the World Health Organization (WHO), there are still documented evidences of patients declining…

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