African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Application value of high-frequency ultrasound combined with ultrasonography in the diagnosis of neonatal esophageal atresia.
To explore the application value of high-frequency ultrasound combined with ultrasonography in the diagnosis of neonatal esophageal atresia (EA). ⋯ High frequency ultrasound and super fresh water injection angiography have good application value in the diagnosis of neonatal EA. There is no significant difference between the distance between the distal and proximal blind ends of the esophagus before and during the operation of type III EA and that during the operation of super fresh water injection angiography. However, in consideration of the risk of radiation and poisoning caused by esophagography, it is recommended that high-frequency ultrasound be selected first for diagnosis and if necessary, esophagography be supplemented for joint diagnosis.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Problem gambling among secondary school adolescents in Enugu, Nigeria.
Adolescent problem gambling is a common behavioural issue and could be associated with internet addiction. ⋯ The prevalence of gambling among adolescents is high. Adolescents who had problem gambling also had internet addiction. The male respondents were more likely to have problem gambling than their female folk.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Clinicopathological pattern of breast lesions in children and adolescents.
Breast lesions are not common in children and adolescents. The aim of this study is to retrospectively survey the clinicopathological pattern of breast lesions in children and adolescents in our setting. ⋯ The pattern of breast lesions in adolescents in Uyo is similar to that from other parts of Nigeria.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Observational StudyClinical value of CVP+VIVC in predicting fluid resuscitation in patients with septic shock.
To explore the clinical value of central venous pressure (CVP) + inferior vena cava respiratory variability (VIVC) in fluid resuscitation in spontaneously breathing patients with septic shock. ⋯ Combination of CVP and VIVC may have a good effect on the evaluation of volume responsiveness in patients with septic shock, which is better than single CVP and VIVC. Combination of CVP and VIVC can be adopted to predict fluid responsiveness volume responsiveness in septic shock patients, which is of great significance for guiding clinical fluid responsiveness therapy.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Perception and level of satisfaction with the quality of antenatal care services among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at plateau state specialist hospital, Jos, Nigeria.
This study evaluated pregnant women's perception and level of satisfaction with quality of antenatal care received at Plateau State Specialist Hospital. ⋯ The respondents had positive perception and are satisfied with the quality of antenatal care services received. A Periodic patient satisfaction survey should be established as part of the antenatal evaluation to provide feedback for continuous quality improvement.