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Record No. 13125 Record ID 013125 Publication type Journal Article Title Perceived Visual Deterioration among a Selected Group of Dental Surgeons in Nigeria Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Oboro, H. O.; Azodo, C. C.; Ehizele, A. O.; Sede, M. A.; Chukwumah, N. M. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner Place of Publication Lagos Publisher Same Ventures Date of publication 2011 Volume and n° 59(1-2) Language English Descriptor Visual Perception; Eyeglasses; Hospitals, Teaching Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria-Lagos; Abstract To assess the perceived visual deterioration and the determinants among selected dental surgeons in Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey of Resident doctors attending the Revision course of Faculty of Dental Surgery of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria was conducted in October, 2008. The 21-item self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain demographic information, medicated eyeglass use, self-rating of vision on start of dental practice, self-rating of vision presently, self-rating of illumination in dental operatory, procedure that can be done without adequate illumination and procedures that need light enhancers. Majority of the respondents were male, in the 31-35 year age group, had less than 10 years post-graduation experience and are specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Perceived visual deterioration was reported by 22 (36.1) of the respondents. Respondents who are 46-50 years, male, with _ 10 years of experience, using medicated eyeglass and specializing in Restorative dentistry reported higher perceived visual deterioration. The prevalence of use of medicated eyeglass was 22 (36.1). The illumination of dental operatory was good by 35 (57.4) of the respondents using a self-rating scale.The predominant procedures performed under limited illumination were oral surgical 16 (26.2) and orthodontic 16 (26.2). Light enhancers were advocated by respondents mostly during restorative procedures. Perceived visual deterioration in this study was high. This justifies the need for assessment of vision at employment and longitudinal assessment of vision annually inorder to objectively ascertain the level of visual deterioration

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Record No. 13124 Record ID 013124 Publication type Journal Article Title Looking for a More Useful Atherogenic Index for Nigerians Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Josephs, V. A. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner ISSN 0189 0964 Place of Publication Lagos Publisher Same Ventures Date of publication 2011 Volume and n° 59(1-2) Language English Descriptor Heart Diseases; Cholesterol; Esterification Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria-Benin; Abstract Researchers have divided opinion as to which lipid fraction or cholesterol ratio can effectively be used to predict the chances of an individual developing heart disease or can best describe the atherogenic index of an individual. In this study the atherogenic risk of Nigerian hypertensives and normotensives was examined by different parameters in an attempt to find out which one best separates the high risk individual from the one with low risk of atherogenicity. Lipid profile and lipid ratios were examined by standard methods in 330 untreated hypertensives and 110 age snd sex matched normotensives in Nigerian hypertensives and normotensives respectively in UBTH, Benin City, Nigeria. Statistical analysis was used to determine which lipid parameter(s) gave a better reflection of the atherogenic index. The mean of serum lipids and lipid ratios were significantly higher in the hypertensives than in the normotensives. The mean of the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), log (Tg/HDL-C) was significantly positive for the hypertensives but significantly negative for the study population and for the normotensives, p

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Record No. 13123 Record ID 013123 Publication type Journal Article Title Acute Stroke at the University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria: Clinical Profile and Predictors of 30-Day Mortality Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Mustapha, A. F.; Ogunniyi, O. A.; Sanya, E. O. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner ISSN 0189 0964 Place of Publication Lagos Publisher Same Ventures Date of publication 2011 Volume and n° 59(1-2) Language English Descriptor Stroke; Death, Sudden; Mortality; Hospitalization; Inpatients Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria-Ibadan; Abstract Stroke is a common public health problem in Nigeria and a leading cause of hospitalization in neurological services. Currently, there is limited information on predictors of early mortality in hospitalized patients in this region. The objectives of this study were to determine the 30-day case fatality rate as well as predictors of early mortality after stroke. This was a prospective study of all stroke patients admitted to the University College Hospital Ibadan Nigeria between July 2002 and September 2003.The diagnosis of stroke was mainly clinical using the WHO clinical criteria. Only 21 patients had Cranial CT scans due to the frequent breakdown of the machine during the study and the high cost of the investigation procedure. Predictors of 30-Day mortality: GCS140mg/dl, Age70 years, NIHSS score20, Heamorrhagic stroke, Systolic and Diastolic Hypertension were studied in all the patients. A total of 135 patients were enrolled in the study, comprising 74 males (54.8) and 61 women (45.2). Mean age was 62.3±12.Ischaemic CVD accounted for 71of all cases while ICH was 22and SAH was 7. The over-all mortality was 15.5and was closely related to the NIHSS score, level of consciousness (GCS) and associated complications such as raised intracranial pressure and aspiration pneumonia. NIHSS score 20 was the only significant independent predictor of thirty days mortality in this study. The case fatality rate in this study was relatively lower than the value obtained in most previous hospital reports from Nigeria and Africa. This may be due to improved stroke care among others in this centre.

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Record No. 13122 Record ID 013122 Publication type Journal Article Title Cut - Throat Injuries from Deliberate Self Harm and Homicide in Sokoto, Nigeria Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Iseh, K. R.; Obembe, A. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner ISSN 0189 0964 Place of Publication Lagos Publisher Same Ventures Date of publication 2011 Volume and n° 59(3-4) Language English Descriptor Pharynx; Self-Injurious Behavior; Homicide Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria-Sokoto; Abstract The act of terminating human life may be suicidal or homicidal, involving violent or non violent methods. Cut throat as a violent method in terminating human life is discussed. All cases of cut throat injuries that were from deliberate infliction over a 9year period(September 1999- August 2008) and the circumstances surrounding such injuries were reviewed from a tertiary health institution in north western Nigeria. A total number of 15 cases were seen. All were males with age range of 18 to 60 years(Mean age 32.47years± SD 11.351) . Ten (66.7) cases were from deliberate self harm(DSH)(Age range:20-60years, mean age 36.9years±SD 13.017) but were known psychiatric patients who had defaulted in follow-up psychiatric care. Five (33.3) were homicidal(Age range 18-35years ,mean age 23.8years±SD 8.258) as a result of conflicts, three of whom were under the influence of cannabis. Surgical repair and psychiatric treatment were offered concurrently. One required a tracheostomy to prevent upper airway obstruction from laryngeal trauma. Repair was carried out under local anaesthesia in all but one case that required general anaesthesia. Psychosocial disturbances may lead to DSH, suicide or homicidal cut throat injuries. Psychiatric patients who are not on regular medications accounted for 66.7of the cases of DSH in this study while 33.3of the cases were homicidal. Therefore continued follow up of psychiatric patients must be emphasized to prevent these injuries in addition to addressing psychosocial issues that may lead to DSH, suicide, or homicide in the society

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Record No. 13121 Record ID 013121 Publication type Journal Article Title Hand Washing Practices amongst Doctors in a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Alex-Hart, B. A.; Opara, P. I. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner ISSN 0189 0964 Place of Publication Lagos Publisher Same Ventures Date of publication 2011 Volume and n° 59(3-4) Language English Descriptor Handwashing; Soaps; Physicians; Cross Infection Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria-Port Harcourt; Abstract Washing hand with soap and water is said to be the single most important intervention against hospital acquired infections. This study aimed to explore perceptions, attitudes and hand washing practices amongst doctors in a tertiary institution in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This was a descriptive cross sectional survey carried out amongst randomly selected doctors in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Questionnaire exploring perceptions, attitudes and self reported behavior was used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. A total of 139 doctors participated in this study. Male to female ratio was 1: 1.5. Age ranged from 20 years to 59 years with a mean age of 32.9±8.0SD. Hand washing rates before and after patient interactions were 14.4and 55.4respectively (x2=49.7, p-value=0.000). Hand washing rates before and after simple clinical procedures were 18.0and 51.1respectively (x2.=32.2, p-value=0.000). Soapy water in a basin was more frequently (28.8) used. The greatest motivation for hand washing was fear of contracting disease, whilst constraints included lack of soap and water. Rates of hand washing were low amongst doctors in Port Harcourt. There is need for regular education of doctors and provision of facilities for hand washing.

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Record No. 13120 Record ID 013120 Publication type Journal Article Title Oral Warts among Children Attending a Missionary Dental Clinic in Cameroon Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Agbor, M. A.; Azodo, C. C. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner ISSN 0189 0964 Place of Publication Lagos Publisher Same Ventures Date of publication 2011 Volume and n° 59(3-4) Language English Descriptor Warts; Mouth; Electrocoagulation; Prevalence; Child Descriptor-Geographic Cameroon Abstract To determine the prevalence of oral warts among children attending missionary dental clinic in Cameroon. This prospective study of children presenting in the Dental Clinic of Cameroon Baptist Convention with oral warts was conducted between January 2006 and August 2010. During the study period, 31 children out of 2912 children had oral warts giving a prevalence rate of 1.1. Out of which, 15 (48.4) of children with oral warts were aged between 7-10 years old, 20 (64.5) were females, 3 (9.7) were HIV positive. Lips were the most predominant oral site among the children. The recurrence rate following treatment with electrocautery was 1 (3.2). The overall prevalence of oral warts among Cameroonian children in a dental clinic setting was low. It was commoner in children aged 7-10 years, females and HIV negative children. Lips were the most predominant oral site in children and recurrence rate following treatment with electrocautery was low.

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Record No. 3484 Record ID 003484 Publication type Journal Article Title Pattern of First-Aid Measures Used by Snake-bite Patients and Clinical Outcome at Zamko Comprehensive Health Centre, Langtang, Plateau State Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Madaki, J.; Obilom, R.; Mandong, B. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner ISSN 0189 0964 Date of publication 2005 Volume and n° 48(1) Pages 10-13 Language English Descriptor Snake bite; Pattern; First-aid use; Treatment outcome Abstract The use of first aid measures in the management of snake bite by patients in rural communities in Africa is a popular practice. Records of 103 snake bite patients admitted at Zamko Comprehensive Health Centre, were retrieved and reviewed. 84 (81.6) of the 103 cases with snake bite used first aid measures. Common first aid measures employed include tourniquet (ropes, pieces of cloth), use of the black stone, application of traditional medicine and incision of site of bites. The use of first aid measure did not prevent spread of the venom. There was no significant increase in the proportion of patients with tissue necrosis between patient that used tourniquet and those that did not (7.9 vs 5.3). Patients that did not employ first aid measures required significantly higher doses (mls) of antivenom compared to those who used tourniquet (39.33 Vs 24.52 P 0.01); those who use traditional medicine (39.33 Vs 27.5 P 0.01); and those who used black stone (39.33 Vs 28.75 P 0.01). Also those who used the black stone required significantly higher quantity of antivenom as compared to those that used the tourniquet (28.75 vs 24.52 P 0.05). The use of the tourniquet, traditional herbs and the black stone appears to have beneficial effects by reducing the average antivenom requirement of patients and more studies are needed to identify the most appropriate approaches to their use.

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Record No. 3483 Record ID 003483 Publication type Journal Article Title Electrocardiographic And Echocardiographic Findings Of Nigerian Athletes. A Lagos Study Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Adebola, A.; Oke, D. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner ISSN 0189 0964 Date of publication 2005 Volume and n° 48(1) Pages 3-9 Language English Descriptor Electrocardiography; Echocardiograph in athletes and non athletes Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria Abstract Summary In a prospective study spanning over 6 months involving one hundred and nineteen male and female subjects comprising 98 Nigerian athletes and 55 age and sex matched controls all had electrocardiography and echocardiographic assessment of left ventricular dimensions and systolic function. Athletes were found to have significant prevalence of bradycardia when compared to the non-athletes. (P=0.03). In addition a greater percentage of the athletes had T wave invertion in the anterior leads (V1-V3) and electrocardiographic features consistent with left ventricular hypertrophy, and first-degree heart block. Athletes were also found to have significantly larger left ventricular end diastolic dimension (p0.01), increased left ventricular posterior wall thickness (p0.01), greater left ventricular mass (p0.01) and left ventricular mass index (p0.01) than the control group. These parameters were found to be significantly higher in each gender category as well. Power trained athletes were found to have greater relative left ventricular wall thickening when compared to the endurance trained athletes. Left ventricular systolic functions of both categories of athletes were found to be within normal limits and better than the control group. None of the athlete had echocardiographic features suggestive of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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Record No. 1127 Record ID 001127 Publication type Journal Article Title The calcium antagonist isradipine in the therapy of hypertension in Lagos, Nigeria Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Abiose, A.K.; Mabayoje, M.O.; Bamgboye, E.L.; Odutola, T.A.; Mabadeje, A.F.B. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner Date of publication 1993 Volume and n° 25(1/2) Pages 18-21 Language English Descriptor Hypertension-drug therapy; Antihypertensive agents Blood pressure Isradipine-therapeutic use; Nifedipine-therapeutic use; Isradipine-antagonists and inhibitors; Nifedipine-antagonists and inhibitors; Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria-Lagos; Abstract The efficacy and safety of two calcium antagonists of the dihydropyrine group, isradipine and nifedipine, were compared in 30 patients with mild-to-moderate essential hypertension. A two-week placebo run-in period was followed by a single-blind cross-over trial comprising not less than eight weeks course of treatment with either isradipine or nifedipine. Patients were randmly allocated to either isradipine 2.5mg twice daily and nifedipine retard 20mg twice daily. Dose had to be doubled in a few patients if blood pressure was not significantly reduced after four weeks of active treatment. At the end of four weeks of active therapy the blood pressure had normalized in 87 per cent of the isradipine-treated group and 70 per cent of the nifedipine-treated group

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Record No. 1126 Record ID 001126 Publication type Journal Article Title Handfeeding practice among mothers in a semi-urban community Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Olowu, A.O.; Fagbule Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner Date of publication 1993 Volume and n° 25(1/2) Pages 15-17 Language English Descriptor Feeding behaviour-Infant / Child; Traditional medicine, African Maternal behaviour Community health services Child welfare Food handling Food services Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria-Sagamu; Abstract A survey of hand/force-feeding practice among mothers attending the Sagamu Local Government Health Centre was carried out between May and August 1991. 820 mothers of children aged less than 3 years were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. 516 mothers (62.9 per cent) practised both hand and force-feeding. Majority (63.9) of those who hand/force-fed were mothers of infants aged between 1 and 6 months. Males were force-fed as frequently as females. Cereals preparations with or without cow's milk were force-fed most frequently. Persistent refusal of oral feeds was the most reason for force-feeding in 77.1 per cent cases. The implications of the findings are discussed and further steps to establish the safety or otherwise of this practice are suggested

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Record No. 1125 Record ID 001125 Publication type Journal Article Title Asepsis yesterday and today Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Olusanya Adeyemi-Doro, H. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner Date of publication 1993 Volume and n° 25(1/2) Pages 10-14 Language English Descriptor Asepsis-instrumentation; Antisepsis-instrumentation; Surgical wound infection-prevention & control; Surgical instruments Gloves, surgical Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria Abstract Louis Pasteur, the French Chemist, had exposed microbes as the bane of wound healing long before its appreciation by surgeons. Hence wound infection remained one of the major obstacles to progress in surgery until the development and general acceptance of antisepsis and aseptic surgical techniques. The discovery of antibiotics by Alexander Fleming and the introduction of rubber gloves into surgery by Williams Halsted also contributed notably to the control of wound infections

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Record No. 1124 Record ID 001124 Publication type Journal Article Title Adolescent fertility ; a panoramic view of the problems Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Anate, M. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner Date of publication 1993 Volume and n° 25(1/2) Pages 3-9 Language English Descriptor Fertility-Adolescence; Socioeconomic factors Population growth Developing countries Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria Abstract The issue of adolescent fertility in developing countries has come into sharp focus of recent though the problem is recognised world wide. In many developing countries of Africa, adolescents constitute about 47 per cent of the population, giving rise to a high dependency ratio as this group is relatively unproductive economically. Curbing the problem of adolescent fertility will ease the strain on the already strained economy of many countries of developing world, particularly Nigeria with a crude birth rate of 45-48 births per 1000 population and an estimated population growth of about 3.3 per cent. A panoramic view of this problem is presented in this paper, highlighting the predisposing factors, risks and consequences. Suggestions are made as to how these problems could be resolved within the present economic situation

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Record No. 1123 Record ID 001123 Publication type Journal Article Title Plasma transaminases in healthy Nigerians Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Afonja, O.A. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner Date of publication 1993 Volume and n° 25(3) Pages 33-35 Language English Descriptor Plasma; Alanine Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria Abstract The plasma aspartate transminase (E.C.2.6.1.1.) and alanine (E.C.2.6.1.2.) activities have been examined in healthy Nigerians grouped by age and sex. Plasma aspartate transminase activity is highest at birth, the level being higher in the males than in the females. The plasma activity stabilises to adult values at about the age of 20 years. The plasma activity of alanine transminases stabilises to the the adult values before the age of 10 years in both male and female Nigerians

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Record No. 1122 Record ID 001122 Publication type Journal Article Title Protein energy malnutrition : a ten year restorative study (1980-1990) Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Adegbejo, J.O.; Yakubu, A.M. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner Date of publication 1993 Volume and n° 25(3) Pages 29-32 Language English Descriptor Protein-energy malnutrition-epidemiology; Protein-energy malnutrition-mortality; Kwashiorkor Cross-sectional studies Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria Abstract In order to study the hospital prevalence and mortality associated with protein energy malnutrition (PEM), a total of 2,022 PEM patients admitted during a 10 year period were reviewed. 606 (30 per cent) cases were marasmus, 384 (19 per cent) cases were kwashiorkor while 948 (46.9 per cent) were marasmic-kwashiorkor. PEM formed 6.8 per cent of the total admission during the period of review with mortality of 24.4 per cent. It was also observed that since 1986 there has been a steady increase in the proportion of PEM seen in this hospital

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Record No. 1121 Record ID 001121 Publication type Journal Article Title Haematological indices of Nigerians with sickle cell anaemia Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Onwukeme, K.E. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner Date of publication 1993 Volume and n° 25(3) Pages 25-28 Language English Descriptor Anemia, sickle cell Hematologic tests Hemoglobins-analysis; Reticulocytes Leukocytosis Thrombocytosis Bacterial infections Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria Abstract Sickle cell anaemia patients in steady state have haematological values different from the normal population. Sickle cell patients are in a steady state when they are not in crisis and have no bacterial infection. The haemoglobin level is low and reticulocyte count high. There is also peripheral leucotosis and thrombocytosis

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Record No. 1120 Record ID 001120 Publication type Journal Article Title Examination of the psychiatric patient in general medical practice Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Ohaeri, J.U. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner Date of publication 1993 Volume and n° 25(30) Pages 22-24 Language English Descriptor Mental disorders-diagnosis; Mental disorders-psychology; Stress, psychological Cultural characteristics Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria Abstract In order to exclude psychological problems when examinating a patient in general medical settings, the doctor has to be conscious of the following questions : Is there a psychological component to presentation; what are the factors associated with the psychological problems, the doctors should enquire not only into the well known psycho-social stressors (life events) but also the not-so-obvious factors related to cultural beliefs in the supernatural. History taking has to be both investigative and therapeutic

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Record No. 1119 Record ID 001119 Publication type Journal Article Title An open non-comparative pilot study of the safety and efficacy of oral fluconazole in the treatment of dermatophyte infections in Nigeria Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Onayemi, O.; Sofowora, G.G.; Osunkwo, C.; Okoro, A.N.; Oyewo, E.A. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner Date of publication 1993 Volume and n° 25(4) Language English Descriptor Dermatomycoses-diagnosis; Dermatomycoses-complications; Dermatomycoses -Drug therapy; Fluconazole-therapeutic use; Antifungal agents Skin diseases Tinea versicolor Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria Abstract In an non-comparative study to assess the efficacy and safety of oral fluconazole in superficial fungal diseases of the skin, 82 adult Nigerian patients (58 males and 24 females) with clinical and mycological diagnosis of dermatomycoses were enrolled for the trial. Sixty-five patients completed the trial and each of them received a daily dose of 50mg fluconazole for a period of 4 weeks. An overall 90 per cent cure rate was observed in patients with other forms of dermatomycoses and 80 per cent for patients with pityriasis versicolor. The drug was well tolerated by all the patients and very few side effects were noticed

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Record No. 1118 Record ID 001118 Publication type Journal Article Title Pattern of eye diseases in Nigerian children seen at Lagos University Teaching Hospital : a decade after Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Akinsola, F.B. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner Date of publication 1993 Volume and n° 25(4) Pages 47-53 Language English Descriptor Eye diseases-Infant; Eye diseases-congenital; Conjunctival diseases-in infancy & childhood; Eye injuries Strabismus Blindness-prevention & control; Glaucoma Trachoma Primary health care Ophthalmic assistants Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria-Lagos; Abstract Analysis of 1,000 new paediatric eye patients over a one year period showed that conjunctival diseases were the commonest as opposed to refractive error found a decade ago. More cases of eye injuries, neuro-ophthalmological conditions, squints and congenital abnormalities were also encountered. Females attend hospital more readily than males constituting 50.9 per cent and 29.8 per cent of new patients seen were children 16 years and below. Uveitis and chronic open angle glaucoma were uncommon compared to adult patients. Trachoma was not found in this environment as opposed to Nothern Nigeria. Some of these eye diseases cause blindness which can be prevented if suggested steps are taken. The demand on specialist services could be reduced if eye care delivery is incorporated into primary health care programme

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Record No. 1117 Record ID 001117 Publication type Journal Article Title Efficacy of lamisil in the treatment of onychomycosis of the finger nail Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Soyinka, F. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner Date of publication 1993 Volume and n° 25(4) Pages 43-46 Language English Descriptor Onychomycosis-therapy; Tinea pedis Trichophyton Dermatophytes Nails Antifungal agents Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria Abstract Fungal infection of the nail is commonly encountered dermatological problem in Nigeria. It is observed to be more frequently encountered in female patients who for cosmetic reasons seek dermatological services readily than males. A strong association between tinea pedis and onychomycosis has also been established. The most commonly encountered dermatophyte in the infection of the nail is trichophyton rububrum, which is known to be very difficult to treat and to re-occur very often

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Record No. 1116 Record ID 001116 Publication type Journal Article Title Parental piroxicam arthralgia and musculoskeletal conditions of acute malarial [sic] : an open randomised comparison with oral acetylsalicylic acid and paracetamol Source of Record WHO Regional Office for Africa, Library, Brazzaville, Congo Author(s) Walker, O.; Salako, L.A.; Sowunmi, A.; Olupitan, S.B.; Oyewo, E.A. Journal Title Nigerian Medical Practitioner Date of publication 1993 Volume and n° 25(4) Pages 39-42 Language English Descriptor Malaria, falciparum-drug therapy; Headache-drug therapy; Fever-drug therapy; Musculoskeletal diseases-drug therapy; Aspirin-therapeutic use; Acetaminophen-therapeutic use; Antimalarials Descriptor-Geographic Nigeria Abstract An open comparative trial of the toleration and safety of piroxicam, paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid was conducted in 115 out patients with acute plasmodium falciparum malaria. Patients of both sexes received a single dose of sulfadoxine or pyrimethamine as anti-malarial therapy. Study participants were subsquently randomized to receive standard oral doses of paracetamol, acetylsalicylic, or injectable piroxicam, followed by oral doses of piroxicam, for management of fever, arthralgia and headache associated with acute malaria

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