MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'African Health Sciences' source. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:27:18 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071239&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.3.185 African Health Sciences 7(3): 185-186 Chloroquine (CHQ), an antimalarial, is also used as an anti-inflammatory drug for systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) reduces the frequency of organ involvement and disease flares, and relieves skin and joint symptoms. CHQ reduces the immunologically-mediated inflammation of the joints. HCQ and combination therapies have a significant benefit on synovitis, pain and physical disability on RA. We advocate the investment of resistance Plasmodium prevalence determinations in countries beset by malaria, and to match thereafter the quantity of persons administered CHQ. Follow-up investigations are essential to diagnose and prevent visual damage. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071239 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1071239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071238&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.3.182 Conclusion: From literature review this is the first report of LA in an asymptomatic adult Nigerian; the importance of this finding is discussed. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071238 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1071238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071237&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.3.176 Conclusions: The pilot raised a number of fundamental issues related to the process of designing the research instrument, identifying and recruiting Data Collectors, training and supervision of Data Collectors and the research project, gaining access to respondents and obtaining support and approval from gatekeepers. This paper highlights the lessons learned and reports practical issues that occurred during pilot study. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071237 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1071237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071236&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.3.166 African Health Sciences 7(3): 166-175 Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) was first described in Eastern Africa, initially thought to be a sarcoma of the jaw. Shortly it became well known that this was a distinct form of Non Hodgkin's lymphoma. The disease has given insight in all aspects of cancer research and care. Its peculiar epidemiology has led to the discovery of Epstein Barr virus (EBV) and its importance in the cause of several viral illnesses and malignancies. The highest incidence and mortality rates of BL are seen in Eastern Africa. BL affects mainly children, and boys are more susceptible than girls. Evidence for a causal relationship between EBV and BL in the endemic form is fairly strong. Frequency of association between EBV and BL varies between different patient groups and different p... African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071236 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1071236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071235&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.3.159 Conclusion: We suggest that wounds to be treated with honey should be investigated i.e with a swab for the microorganisms present on the wound and their sensitivity to the honey before commencing honey treatment. This will help in carefully selecting wounds that might do well with honey treatment not withstanding other properties of honey that aid wound healing. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071235 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1071235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071234&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.3.155 Conclusions: The aqueous extract of Thonningia sanguinea can provide an alternative therapy for the treatment of salmonellosis, mainly for typhoid fever caused by MDR strains of S Typhi. The extract also inhibits S.Hadar a MDR emerging strain in Ivory Coast. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071234 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1071234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071233&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.3.148 Conclusion: Since a high proportion of samples had positive cultures, infection control is recommended as a strategy to minimise spread of resistant organisms. It is recommended that gentamicin, ciprofloxacin and ceftazidime be used in preference to ampicillin and amoxycillin for treatment of septic wounds. There is need to develop national surveillance of antibiotic- resistant organisms. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071233 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1071233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071232&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.3.143 Conclusions: Our findings suggest that H. pylori strains isolated within our study environment have acquired resistance to all the commonly prescribed antibiotics. On the basis of the findings it would be necessary to re-evaluate the eradication treatment regime in our setting. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071232 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1071232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071231&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.3.136 Conclusions Re-treatment pulmonary TB is frequent at the two teaching and referral hospitals. A contribution to re-treatment prevention should entail more rigorous management of new TB cases, particularly at lower levels of care. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071231 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1071231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071230&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.3.133 Conclusion: Awareness and high index of suspicion is required to identify the metabolic complications of ART. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071230 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1071230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071229&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.3.129 Conclusion: Routine screening for HTLV infection may go a long way to understanding the epidemiology of HTLV infection in Nigeria and subsequently provide tools for its prevention and control. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071229 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1071229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071228&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.3.124 Conclusion: The burden of HIV infection in the medical emergency unit is high and majority of the patients who required ART had no prior HIV/AIDS care. We recommend scale up of HIV/AIDS care in acute care settings in order to increase access to ART. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071228 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1071228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071227&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.3.123 African Health Sciences 7(3): 123-123 (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071227 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1071227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=698243&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.2.120 African Health Sciences 7(2): 120-121 Efforts to introduce and integrate the discipline of family medicine in sub-Saharan Africa have remained slow due to failure to understand what role and benefit such physicians can play in the existing health care systems in the region. An attempt is made here to explain reasons for this trend and suggest ways to overcome it. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=698243 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 698243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=698242&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.2.115 Conclusions: Mild to moderate hypoxia is common during endoscopic procedures and of no serious consequence. However severe hypoxia is less common. We recommend a non-invasive monitoring in patients with age greater than 50 years and procedure longer than 27 minutes. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=698242 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 698242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=698241&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.2.108 Conclusion: Nutritionally enhanced enteral feeds during the first month of life appear to have reduced post-discharge morbidity and improved neurological outcomes at two years in VLBW infants. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=698241 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 698241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=698240&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.2.101 Conclusion: The diagnosis of FAI should be considered in severely ill patients with stage IV HIV disease using rifampicin or those found to have unexplained eosinophilia. Further studies to determine benefits of corticosteroids in critically ill HIV patients are needed in this setting. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=698240 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 698240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=698239&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.2.93 Conclusions: Comprehensive HIV/AIDS care has been significantly expanded at FAFH, a free and holistic medical center in Jos, Nigeria. Cumulative data from the first year of this PEPFAR-funded ART program indicated that promising outcomes are achievable through delivery of care at this faith-based medical center. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=698239 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 698239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=698238&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.2.86 Conclusions: Adherence to cotrimoxazole prophylaxis should be reinforced in HIV positive patients and it should be reassessed if these patients present with acute episodes of malaria. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=698238 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 698238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=698237&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.2.80 African Health Sciences 7(2): 80-85 Background: Effective control and management of severe malaria cases depends on a clear understanding of the local epidemiological factors and specific clinical manifestations of the disease in the different endemic regions. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of severe malaria and epidemiological factors that affect the development of malaria anaemia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out among children below 5 years of age, at the Adeoyo State Maternity Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Questionnaires and case histories were taken from patients clinically diagnosed of malaria. Thus, 372 volunteers were recruited into the study from the 3131 paediatric cases that reported over the 10-week period to the out-patient department (OPD) of the hospit... African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=698237 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 698237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=698236&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.2.73 Conclusion: The healthcare needs and priorities of children in primary school are infectious diseases which they could readily identify. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=698236 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 698236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=698235&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.2.68 Conclusions: The findings indicate further diversity in the etiological agents associated with BV, and raise the question as to whether diagnosis and management of this condition needs to be re-evaluated in countries like Nigeria. There is some controversy over the clinical importance of BV, as it was once regarded as a disease caused by Gardnerella and presenting as an odourous discharge condition, but is now diagnosed without necessarily the presence of these organisms or signs. With the incidence of BV aligned to an increased risk of HIV in a country ravaged by this virus, the effective eradication of BV can only be achieved if appropriate therapies are delivered. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=698235 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 698235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=698234&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.2.62 Conclusions: Although many aspects of this disease and its transmission remain an enigma, the situation has been rapidly changing since the disease first came to medical attention in the 1970s. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=698234 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 698234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677652&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.1.55 Conclusions: Uganda's program continues to face challenges, including perceptions among the general population that HIV/AIDS is a cause for secrecy. By virtue of their networks and influence, respondents believe that FBOs are well-positioned to contribute to breaking the silence about HIV/AIDS which undermines prevention, care and treatment efforts. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677652 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 677652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677651&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.1.50 Conclusion: We conclude that human bites still remain common in our environment. These sometimes need reconstruction due to loss of parts. Minimal debridement with primary closure/reconstruction of human bites of the face; when presented early, gives a good result. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677651 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 677651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677650&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.1.45 Conclusions: Adolescents are increasingly being exposed to tobacco and tobacco-related advertisements in Lilongwe, Malawi and Kampala, Uganda. There is need to enhance tobacco prevention efforts in developing nations. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677650 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 677650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677649&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.1.38 African Health Sciences 7(1): 38-44 Objective: To provide the current burden of high blood pressure and related risk factors in urban setting in Cameroon. Methods: We used the WHO STEPS approach for Surveillance of non-communicable diseases and their risk factors to collect data from 2,559 adults aged 15-99 years, residing at Cite des Palmiers in Douala, Cameroon. Results: The level of education was low with up to 60% of participants totalizing less than primary school. Smoking habits were 6 times more frequent in men (p (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677649 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 677649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677648&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.1.37 African Health Sciences 7(1): 37-38 A case of Genital tuberculosis in a female patient is presented. The key presenting features in this lady were chronic weight loss, colicky lower abdominal pains, fever, and amenorrhea. The fact that tuberculosis is still very much around and could present in unpredictable ways is emphasised. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677648 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 677648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677647&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.1.33 Conclusion: The present publication shows microscopic appearance of the helminth eggs using the Odongo-Aginya modification. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677647 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 677647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677646&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.1.25 Conclusions: The frequency of the perceived diseases false teeth and millet disease is high and may be attributed to low access to preventive and curative health services. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677646 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 677646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677645&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.1.18 Conclusion: Proper screening of patients to include Chlamydia should be encouraged at all levels of medical diagnosis in the country so as to proffer treatment. Otherwise the infection will remain a silent epidemic, as is the case currently. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677645 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 677645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677644&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.1.14 Conclusion: Botulinum toxin injection is an effective alternative for surgery for treatment of uncomplicated idiopathic anal fissure. Surgery should be offered to patients who do not improve with Botulinum toxin injection and to those with complicated anal fissure. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677644 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 677644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677643&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.1.10 Conclusion: Uterine Sarcomas are rare world wide; most common above the age of 50 years, with variable clinical presentations and associated with high morbidity and mortality rate. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677643 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 677643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677642&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.1.3 African Health Sciences 7(1): 3-9 Background: Organophosphate insecticides represent one of the most widely used classes of pesticides with high potential for human exposure in both rural and residential environments. Objective: In the present study, we investigated the effects of pirimiphos-methyl (0, 2-diethylamino-6-methylpirimidin-4-yl O, O-dimethyl phosphorothioate), an organophosphothioate pesticide, on male rat reproductive performances. Methods: A total of 24 adult Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups of 6 animals each and orally treated with 0, 41.67, 62.5 or 125 mg/kg of pirimiphos-methyl for 90 days. Results: Results from the study showed a significant increase (p (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677642 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 677642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677641&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2007.7.1.2 African Health Sciences 7(1): 2-2 (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677641 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 677641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=303941&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.191 African Health Sciences 6(3): 191-191 (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=303941 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 303941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=303940&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.187 African Health Sciences 6(3): 187-190 Background: Diagnosis of blunt abdominal trauma is a real challenge even for experienced trauma surgeons. Diagnostic tools that help the treating doctor in optimum management of blunt abdominal trauma include; Focussed Assessment Sonography for Trauma (FAST), Diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) and CT scan. Objectives: the aim of this communication is to define the recent role of FAST and CT scan of the abdomen in the diagnosis of blunt abdominal trauma. Findings and conclusions: FAST is useful as the initial diagnostic tool for abdominal trauma to detect intraabdominal fluid. With proper training and understanding the limitations of ultrasound, the results of FAST can be optimized. DPL is indicated to diagnose suspected internal abdominal injury when u... African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=303940 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 303940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=303939&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.182 Conclusion: Early, guided undergraduate research experience can be used to promote research within the Faculty of Medicine Makerere University. Running Head: Research Undergraduates Makerere (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=303939 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 303939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=303938&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.177 Conclusion: There is a gradual decline in the prevalence of abnormal haemoglobin variants in our black population. The frequencies of ABO and Rh blood groups however appeared to be stable and consistent with previous published data. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=303938 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 303938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=303937&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.173 Conclusion: Our results confirm that low back pain is a significant cause of disability affecting the productive middle years of adult life and causes significant disruption of daily activities including sleep and sex. The cost of lost work time, compensation and treatment for our setting is a knowledge gap that should be filled by further study. There is need for a community-based study to ascertain extent of the problem in at a wider population level. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=303937 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 303937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=303936&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.170 Conclusion/recommendations: The police should be cautious with guns;they and the Government should be alert to the menace of robbery, political violence, cultism and communal clashes. Good Governance, creation of employment, eradication of corruption and political violence may help. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=303936 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 303936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=303935&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.165 Conclusions: The level of knowledge about STDs (ability to identify tracer STDs, to describe symptoms associated with STDs and their mode of transmission) is poor with regard to the students' levels of education. Female students are more vulnerable to STDs compared to male counterparts. Mass media is still the more effective means of educating the students on STDs. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=303935 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 303935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=303934&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.160 Conclusion: There is need to enact food handling policies and implementation of such policies ensured in order to reduce transmission of oral faecal parasites. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=303934 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 303934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=303933&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.155 Conclusion: Though respondents were knowledgeable about benefits of family planning, there is the need for continuous education of women about reproductive health issues and integration of men's participation in family planning programme to increase utilization of family planning services in Ibadan, Nigeria. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=303933 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 303933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=303932&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.151 Conclusion: A sustainable antibiotic susceptibility surveillance programme coupled with good infection control practices and rational antibiotics use will reduce infection rate, ensure better therapeutic success and prolong the efficacy of available antimicrobials. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=303932 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 303932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=303931&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.145 Conclusion: The findings in this study for the caries prevalence in 12 year - old suburban Nigerian schoolchildren was as low as in developed countries of central Europe and lower than the global standard according to WHO references for the year 2000. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=303931 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 303931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=303930&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.139 Conclusions: In all the cut off points used, each analyte had a significant percentage of public service employees at risk of CVD. It is therefore concluded that hypercholesterolaemia and other dyslipidemias exist among seemingly healthy public service employees in Kampala, Uganda, and this needs urgent intervention at both individual and national levels. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=303930 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 303930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=303929&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.132 Conclusion: Chronic glomerulonephritis, hypertensive nephrosclerosis and diabetes mellitus are the commonest causes of chronic renal failure in Nigeria. Most of the patients presented late. Cardiovascular complications and infections were responsible for a greater morbidity among the patients. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=303929 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 303929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206350&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.127 Conclusion: The FOM has successfully embarked on curriculum change. This has not been without challenges. However, challenges have been taken on and handled as they arose and this has led to the implementation of new curriculum. Problem based learning can be adopted even in a low resourced country like Uganda. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206350 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206349&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.120 Conclusion: S. aureus predominates the aetiology of neonatal septicaemia followed by E.coli. Most deaths occur in the first 48 hours of admission and hypoglycaemia is significantly associated with death. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206349 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206348&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.118 Conclusions: There is almost an equal distribution of national and non-national doctors in Malawi. However, among specialists, non-national far out-number Malawians by over two and a half times. While the brain drain of doctors from developing nations to developed nations has received interest, there is need also to explore the migration of doctors into resource-poor countries such as Malawi. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206348 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206347&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.113 Conclusions: The metal bar major connector was the most acceptable maxillary major connector while acrylic resin plate was more acceptable than metal plate maxillary major connector. It also confirmed the influence of connector design on patient acceptance of removable partial denture. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206347 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206346&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.108 African Health Sciences 6(2): 108-112 Back ground: The practice of traditional medicine for the control of fertility in rural Ethiopia is based on folk use of numerous antifertility herbs and Achyranthes aspera is one of these used for this purpose. Many plants are known to possess anti-fertility effect through their action on hypothlamo-pituitary-gonadal axis or direct hormonal effects on reproductive organs resulting in inhibition of ovarian steroidogenesis. Objectives: The present study focused to investigate the effect of methanolic leaves extract of Achyranthes aspera L. on some indicators for anti-fertility activities such as abortifacient, estrogenesity, pituitary weight, and ovarian hormone level and lipids profile in female rats, in attempt to validate the traditional claim. Metho... African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206346 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206345&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.104 Conclusions: Lacerations and fractures were the most common injuries. Mortality is due usually to head and multiple injuries. Research into appropriate strategies for prevention of injuries, especially RTA, is required but this must start with the establishment of institutional and regional trauma registries for complete documentation of relevant data. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206345 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206344&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.98 Conclusion: The validity of clinical diagnosis in UGI conditions varied widely, and in general, there is poor agreement between clinical and endoscopic diagnoses. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206344 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206343&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.93 Conclusion: These results show that El Niño rains cause increase in the number of cholera cases in Uganda, calling for preparedness and a need to emulate Kampala response incase of outbreaks in other districts. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206343 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206342&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.86 Conclusions: There were no pharmacokinetic interactions between CQ, S and P when the compounds were given together, however, more investigations would be needed to explore this further. Compared with GMP made drugs, both S and CQ are bioequivalent in Homapak, the Ugandan made fixed-dose formulation. Furthermore, the absorption of S was more rapid which could be advantageous in malaria treatment. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206342 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206341&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.85 African Health Sciences 6(2): 85-85 (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206341 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206340&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.81 Conclusion: The results obtained in this study suggest that the leaves and roots of this plant may possess hormonal properties that can modulate the reproductive function of the experimental rats. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206340 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206339&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.76 Conclusion: All the histological types were found within the peak age incidence of 40–49 years. Chronic non-specific cervicitis was the most common non-neoplastic cervical lesion and it occurs in all age groups of women studied. In 12% of patients it is associated with cytopathic effect of HPV. This has obvious implication for the occurrence of carcinoma of the cervix in our country. We recommend routine pap smear test in this group of patients especially, as a way of reducing the occurrence of carcinoma of the cervix. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206339 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206338&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.69 Conclusions: This study suggests an overall increased frequency of ML patients infected with HHV-8 in Tanzania particularly in HIV patients which may result from the well established high HHV-8 prevalence in the general population, but HHV-8 was not associated with ARL pathogenesis as reflected by lack of tumor cell infection. As opposed to EBV, measures targeting HHV-8 for control of ML may therefore not be appropriate. (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206338 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206337&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.68 African Health Sciences 6(2): 68-68 (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206337 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206336&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.67 African Health Sciences 6(2): 67-67 (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206336 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206335&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.2.66 6(2): 66-66 (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206335 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:53:02 +0100 206335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=470542&cid=s_33672_63_f&fid=33672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FMMS%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fafhs.2006.6.3.131 African Health Sciences 6(3): 131-131 (Source: African Health Sciences) African Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=470542 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:00:00 +0100 470542