African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
The association of anthropometric indices and resistant hypertension among type 2 diabetes: a case study of patients attending Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya.
Resistant hypertension has been identified as common among type 2 diabetics. Importantly, diabetes prevalence has been increasing in the recent past indicating a future rise in the frequency of resistant hypertension. This study determined the association of anthropometric indices as determinants of resistant hypertension compared to conventional hypertension among type 2 diabetes patients attending Kisii teaching and referral hospital (KTRH). ⋯ However, the Waist-Hip ratio (P=0.393) was not associated with resistant hypertension among type 2 diabetes patients attending Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital. These results expanded the understanding of risk factors of resistant hypertension among type 2 diabetics. Therefore, this study recommends comprehensive health promotion programs to encourage and promote lifestyle modification.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Prevalence of genitourinary infection in diabetic patients treated with SGLT 2 inhibitors.
Genitourinary infections are common in Diabetes patients compared to the general population more so in patients with Sodium glucose co transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) treatment , So, we did a study to find the prevalence of genitourinary infection in T2DM patients treated with SGLT2i. ⋯ We need to counsel the patients before starting SGLT2i regarding possible chance of getting genitourinary infection, proper genital hygiene, drinking plenty of water and consulting the doctor if any symptoms at the earliest.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Studies on plasmids of multidrug resistant uropathogens isolated from patients with urinary tract infection in a tertiary hospital in Calabar, Nigeria.
Urinary tract Infections caused by multidrug resistant uropathogens have become a significant global public health problem with Nigeria being no exception. ⋯ The reduction in percentage resistance due to plasmid curing observed in this study suggests that the resistance of the isolates to antibiotics were plasmid-mediated. Antibiogram and monitoring of plasmid mediated resistance are necessary for proper management of urinary tract infections.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Vaccine rate forecast for COVID-19 in Africa using hybrid forecasting models.
The public health sectors can use the forecasting applications to determine vaccine stock requirements to avoid excess or shortage stock. This prediction will ensure that immunization protection for COVID- 19 is well-distributed among African citizens. ⋯ HGRNN model provides accurate daily vaccinated case forecast, which helps to maintain optimal vaccine stock to avoid vaccine wastage and save many lives.