Introduction: Hypertension is a long term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. Over the last decade, it has been demonstrated that the prevalence of mild hypertension in youth aged from 18-30 years is more common than expected a...
Introduction: Pelvic inflammatory disease, also known as pelvic inflammatory disorder (PID), is an infection of the upper part of the female reproductive system, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. PID is a clinical illness caused by the movement of microorganisms...
Introduction: Calcium carbide (CaC2) produces acetylene gas that quickens the ripening process of fruits because it has similar properties to ethylene. CaC2 as a toxic substance has deleterious effects on several organs, especially on the nervous system. Method: This study was ca...
Background: Organ donation is the process when a person donates an organ of his own to be removed and transplanted to another person, legally, either by consent while the donor is alive or dead with the assent of the next of kin. Donation may be for research or, more commonly, he...
Purpose: The aim of the study is to examine time dependence burden, emotional health burden, development burden, social relationship burden, physical health burdens and anxiety as correlates of physical and mental health – related quality of life among informal caregivers of pati...
Schizo obsessive disorder has been proposed to categorize those who show schizophrenia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD). This subgroup has recently shown to be much more prevalent, as well as presenting distinct clinical, phenomenological and neurobiological features. OCD i...
Breast cancer in male gender is rare with an incidence of 1% of all breast cancers. There are many theories and risk factors that play a role in the development of breast cancer among males. The development of a second primary cancer is also rare. Herein we have a case of a male...
Tembe Estella Fokunang, Tchadji Mayoudom Vanessa Edwige, Mbong Annih Grace, Pipiponsuhu Isaac, Daniel Okpuno, Eseoghenemena Ubuara, Obiakor Conscience, Ben Enoluomen Ehigiator, Zelinjo N Igweze, Zintchem Roger, Ngo Valery Ngo & Charles Ntungwen Fokunang·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2022
Forensic toxicology is a branch of toxicology which aligns with other disciplines such as analytical chemistry, pharmacology, clinical chemistry, contributing to medico-legal investigations of adverse effects like death, poisoning and drug abuse. The focus of forensic toxicology...
Introduction: Injuries are a leading cause of death in young people. Trauma is responsible for many hospital visits and ranks high in the category of years of potential life lost. There are significant productivity losses due to disability. Traumatic injuries may occur due to mot...
In Nigeria, numerous uses of kerosene abound. It is the main fuel used for cooking and lighting especially by the 120 million poor that characterise the population as an alternative to the erratic electricity supply. Adulteration of Household kerosene (HHK) may be deliberate or i...
Fibromatosis Colli or congenital fibromatosis Colli (also known as sternocleidomastoid tumour or pseudotumour) is a rare benign lesion affecting the sternocleidomastoid muscle that manifests in the first few weeks of life and may be associated with muscular torticollis. It is see...
Introduction: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the perception and acceptance of nursing profession among secondary school students in Port Harcourt. Methodology: The study involved 200 senior secondary school students in public secondary schools in...
Background: Termination of pregnancy is on the rise in India, due to variety of safer abortion techniques, and readily available facilities. When conducted correctly, pregnancy termination (abortion) is a relatively safe treatment. Pregnancy termination is linked to immediate and...
Background: ASD (atrial septal defect) is one of the most prevalent types of congenital heart disorders, affecting around one-quarter of all children. When the link between the right and left atria is not closed, an atrial septal defect arises. It includes both real septal membra...
Aims and Objectives: This study was aimed at establishing a correlation between disease activity (Total WOMAC Score), pain (VAS-during interview, WOMAC Pain-while doing activities), stiffness (WOMAC Stiffness Score), disability (WOMAC Disability Score), duration of disease (cause...