African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Knowledge and perception of antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship among healthcare students in Nigeria.
Assessment of knowledge and perception of healthcare students regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) would facilitate more effective education of these future prescribers. ⋯ Nigerian healthcare students had suboptimal knowledge of AMR and AMS. Current undergraduate healthcare curriculum should be reviewed to incorporate AMS principles.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Comparative Study Observational StudyComparison between abdominal CT findings in intensive care unit (ICU) and non-ICU patients with Covid-19: experience from a tertiary care hospital.
16-66% of COVID-19 positive patients may have abdominal symptoms and findings in abdominal CT. The yield of abdominal CT scan in patients having abdominal complaints is not known. ⋯ Chest CT severity score was positively correlated with most of the abdominal manifestations in patients requiring ICU admission. Elevated D-dimer levels were significantly associated with abdominal symptoms.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
ReviewA review of fermented milks: potential beneficial effects on human nutrition and health.
Fermented dairy products are formed during the acidification of milk through fermentation by suitable microorganisms; it contains different microorganisms in sufficient numbers and in an active state. A wide range of fermented milk products are produced and consumed around the world, including yogurt, kefir, koumiss, and yogurt beverages. There are various health benefits associated with the consumption of fermented dairy. ⋯ In addition to these effects, it has many other beneficial effects such as positive effects on type 2 diabetes and hypertension, antimutagen and antioxidant effects, and reduction of allergic symptoms. Dairy products including fermented milk are known to be the main carrier of probiotic microorganisms, and many clinical studies show the effects of probiotic strains on health. In this study, the effects of fermented milks on human nutrition and health are mentioned.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Evaluation of the anatomical locations and sizes of uterine fibroids from ultrasound examination in Ghana.
Uterine fibroids locations and sizes, have significant influences on the quality of life of women especially pregnant women and on live birth rate. ⋯ The majority of the uterine fibroids were intramural and were mostly at the anterior uterine wall. The submucosal fibroids, even though the rarest, were averagely larger than the other types of uterine myomas. The diameter of uterine fibroids increased with age.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Multicenter Study Observational StudyRising prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus and its associated risk factors in Makurdi, North-Central Region of Nigeria.
The disease burden of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in sub-Saharan African region have been on the rise. Proper assessment of current prevalence of GDM may inform policy changes and management approach for improved care delivery. ⋯ Increasing maternal age and early pregnancy BMI amongst other possible reasons, may account for the rising prevalence of GDM in the region.