Case report of congenital bilateral ectropion of the upper eyelids in a 6 year old boy with Down Syndrome

Introduction: Congenital ectropion is a rare but usually benign condition in which the upper eyelid is turned outward. It may be associated with Down syndrome, congenital lid disorders such as…

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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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Case report of congenital bilateral ectropion of the upper eyelids in a 6 year old boy with Down Syndrome

Introduction: Congenital ectropion is a rare but usually benign condition in which the upper eyelid is turned outward. It may be associated with Down syndrome, congenital lid disorders such as…

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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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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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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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Maternal Perception, Knowledge and Health-Seeking Behaviour of Childhood Anaemia in Ondo, South-West Nigeria

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…

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Breastfeeding practices among nursing mothers with under-five children in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria

  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…

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