Clinical Medicine Research

Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015

  • Prevalence, Clinical and Socio-Demographic Profiles of Dietary Supplements Users in a Tertiary Hospital in Uyo, South – South Nigeria

    Idung Alphonsus Udo, Umoh Kufre Albert

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 92-97
    Received: 21 May 2015
    Accepted: 1 June 2015
    Published: 19 June 2015
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    Abstract: Introduction: Dietary Supplements are one of the most easy to access complementary therapies. Their popularity is related to increasing public awareness about health and health related issues. The objective of this study was to describe the prevalence, clinical and socio-demographic profiles of dietary supplements users among outpatient clinic atte... Show More
  • Prevalence and Intensity of Soil-Transmitted Helminths Among School-Aged Children in Sigmo Primary School, Jimma Zone, South-Western Ethiopia

    Daniel Emana, Kalid Jemal, Mitiku Bajiro, Zeleke Mekonnen

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 98-103
    Received: 28 May 2015
    Accepted: 10 June 2015
    Published: 25 June 2015
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    Abstract: Background: School-aged children have been identified as high risk group of population to be infected with soil- transmitted helminths (STH) in developing countries. Although, there were previous reports concerning the prevalence; but limited data are available with regards to intensity of the STH. Therefore, the objective of current study was to a... Show More
  • Trends of Immuno-virological Response Among HIV-Infected Patients Receiving Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy at Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia

    Agete Tadewos Hirigo, Demissie Assegu Fenta, Tadewos Beyene Bala, Selamawit Gutema Bule, Meseret Regassa Gemechu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 104-110
    Received: 1 June 2015
    Accepted: 11 June 2015
    Published: 29 June 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Immunological and virological response evaluation is one of a critical tool for assessing treatment outcome, regimen change and patient’s management. However, data concerning any change in immunological and virological response in HIV infected patients using anti-retroviral treatment (ART) is scarce in Ethiopia. Method: This retrospecti... Show More
  • Hematological Malignancies: Analysis of Myelogram Results over 21 Years in Lome Teaching Hospitals

    Irenee Messanh Kueviakoe, Essohana Padaro, Kossi Agbetiafa, Yao Layibo, Malewe Kolou, Ahoefa Vovor, Akuete Yvon Segbena

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 111-115
    Received: 17 May 2015
    Accepted: 7 June 2015
    Published: 4 July 2015
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    Abstract: Objectives: Determine the frequency of malignancies diagnosed in myelogram seen in hematology services of Campus and Sylvanus Olympio Teaching Hospitals in Lome from 1992 to 2013. Study the epidemiology profile of these diseases. Materials and methods: It was an analytical retrospective study of 469 cases of malignancies diagnosed in 1511 myelogram... Show More
  • Orthostatic Hypotension (OH) in a Population of Hypertensive Patients in the University Hospital Gabriel Touré (UH GT)

    Bâ Hamidou Oumar, Menta Ichaka, Sangaré Ibrahima, Sidibé Noumou, Diall Ilo Bella, Coulibaly Souleymane, Daou Adama, Sogodogo Adama, Touré Mamadou, Traoré Aladji, Djiguiba Youssouf, Sanogo Kassoum Mamourou

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 116-119
    Received: 29 May 2015
    Accepted: 21 June 2015
    Published: 4 July 2015
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    Abstract: Objective: This study was intended to determine the prevalence of HO and characteristics of patients who had an OH. Methodology: The study was cross-sectional, conducted in the cardiology department of the UH GT from January to June 2013 in a population of known hypertensive patients aged over 15 years seen as outpatients and who agreed to particip... Show More
  • Awareness and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening among Women Accessing Care in a Rural Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

    Gabriel Olusegun Emanuel, Busari Olusegun Adesola, Komolafe Akinwumi Oluwole, Agboola Segun Mathew, Elegbede Olayide Toyin, Omoragbon Aishatu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 120-126
    Received: 25 June 2015
    Accepted: 20 July 2015
    Published: 31 July 2015
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    Abstract: Background. The burden of cervical cancer is on the increase, especially in developing countries, where programmed or regular screening for the disease with Papanicolaou smear is inadequate. The objective was to determine the awareness and practice of cervical cancer screening in a rural tertiary hospital in Nigeria. Methodology. 220 consecutive an... Show More