Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM), a metabolic disorder characterized by an excessive increase in blood glucose levels when poorly managed, has been associated with functional and structural changes in the haemoglobin molecule, cytoplasmic viscosity, and osmotic disturbances wit...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i61661
Favour C. Ezem, Izunna M. Ezemaduka, Chizurumoke K. Ezenma, Chelsea S. Ezeilo, Chimaoge H. Igboanude, Chimerie C. Ugwuanyi, Somtochukwu C. Ezenwali, Chioma J. Ofoma, Tochukwu C. Onuchukwu, Chika A. Nmaju & Kelechi U. Imediegwu·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Introduction: Foodborne diseases pose significant global health and economic burdens, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Despite existing interventions, poor food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) persist, necessitating targeted assessments among hig...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i51660
Introduction: Helicobacter pylori is an infectious organism affecting man which occurs worldwide, more prevalent in developing countries including Nigeria. It is the most frequent cause of peptic ulcers in children and is linked to the emergence of gastric cancers in adults. H. p...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i51659
Background: Emergency contraception (EC) refers to contraceptive methods for the prevention of pregnancy resulting from unprotected sexual intercourse. They are very effective and can prevent up to 95% of unintended pregnancies if used within five days of sexual intercourse. To l...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i51658
Emergency medicine relies profoundly on radiological imaging to provide crucial diagnostic insights for the swift and accurate assessment and management of patients grappling with traumatic injuries, acute strokes, and acute abdominal conditions. This review paper meticulously ex...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i51656
Nwaobi Anthony Chukwuka, Ugbomoiko Daniel Ohilebo, Emokpae Mathias Abiodun, Erameh Theophilus Ogie, Erifeta Georgina Omonegho, Ezekiel Dauda Gambo, Osaiyuwu Clement Osarenren & Mokwenye Victoria Ngozi·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is increasingly recognized not only as a metabolic condition but also as a chronic inflammatory state. Inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i51657
Mireille A Amiah, David T Okou, Paterne A Gnagne, Amadou Niangaly, Nouhoum Diallo, Abibatou Konaté-Touré, Simon-Pierre A N’Guetta & William Yavo·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: Malaria remains a major health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. One of the main challenges that researchers are facing in eliminating the parasite is chemoresistance to antimalarial drugs. Resistance to artemisinin, the main molecule of drug combinations used in malaria...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i51655
Background: Universal or routine preoperative viral screening has been advocated as a strategy to reduce risks related to staff health and infection prevention. Recently, there has been a suggestion that routine preoperative viral screening could also benefit patients by enabling...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i51654
Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is a major public health concern in India, especially in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, as outbreaks of this neurological disorder have brought on significant morbidity and mortality. It is usually characterized by sudden fever, seizures, confusion, and al...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i51653
Ofodile Francis Uchechukwu, Mathew Chidera Ugwuanyi, Uche Ikechukwu Emmanuel, Arinze Queen Uchechi, Uchechukwu, Michael Chinonso, Chiazor Adim Kessiena, Enemuo Vincent Chidi & Uyor Miracle·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Colon cancer is one of the major health concerns globally. In Enugu North LGA of Nigeria, elderly residents have low awareness and uptake of colonoscopy. This study examines factors influencing screening awareness and accessibility, to reduce colorectal cancer mortality. A cross-...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i51652
Aims: Most brachial plexus lesions are traumatic etiology, compromise the function of the upper limb and are often accompanied by neuropathic pain. In most cases, surgery is the best treatment; however, the recovery time is around two years, or it may not be a complete recovery....
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41651
Background: Cervical cancer poses a major public health challenge, especially in low-resource settings where advanced screening is scarce. Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) and Visual Inspection with Lugol’s Iodine (VILI) serve as alternatives to HPV testing. This study ev...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41650
Introduction: Dengue virus is considered an important mosquito-borne virus that currently poses a major health risk and belongs to the Flaviviridae family. The study was conducted to estimate the NS1 antigen and anti- dengue IgM antibody-based prevalence of dengue infection in Pa...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41648
Adesola Helen Oniye, Rotimi Justina Oluwakemi, Adesina Beatrice Ebun, Akpan Richard Peter, Amusan Festus Olatunbosun, Inegbenebor Sylvester Ehilenbalu & Alabi Raphael·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Introduction: Children under the age of 15 are especially susceptible to severe outcomes, including multi-organ complications, from malaria, an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites that is spread through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. The liver, an or...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41649
Background: Parental use of online search engines to get information about their children’s illnesses is a common practice in developed countries. This online search is becoming part of our society, especially in the face of chronic disorders. Objectives: This study was undertake...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41647