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Breast Examination Practices among Nursing Students in Warri, Delta State 三角洲州Warri护理专业学生的乳房检查实践

Annals of Biomedical Sciences Pub Date : 2011-09-01 DOI: 10.4314/ABS.V10I1.69199

E. Sule, G. Igberase

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引用次数: 1

Priapism after a Singular Dose of Chlorpromazine 单剂量氯丙嗪后阴茎勃起

Annals of Biomedical Sciences Pub Date : 2011-09-01 DOI: 10.4314/ABS.V10I1.69197

Ea Suleekwe

引用次数: 2

Willingness of Pregnant Women in Benin City Nigeria to Donate Placenta Cord Blood for Stem Cell Transplantation 尼日利亚贝宁市孕妇捐献脐带血用于干细胞移植的意愿

Annals of Biomedical Sciences Pub Date : 2011-09-01 DOI: 10.4314/ABS.V10I1.69202

G. Bazuaye, E. Enabudoso

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引用次数: 5

Measuring Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HBA1C): A Comparison of Boronate Affinity Chromatographic Method and Spectrophotometric Methods 糖化血红蛋白(HBA1C)的测定:硼酸盐亲和色谱法和分光光度法的比较

Annals of Biomedical Sciences Pub Date : 2011-09-01 DOI: 10.4314/ABS.V10I1.69194

J. Idemudia, Eo Onovughakpo-Sakpa, E. Ayinbuomwan, B. Kasia

{"title":"Measuring Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HBA1C): A Comparison of Boronate Affinity Chromatographic Method and Spectrophotometric Methods","authors":"J. Idemudia, Eo Onovughakpo-Sakpa, E. Ayinbuomwan, B. Kasia","doi":"10.4314/ABS.V10I1.69194","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ABS.V10I1.69194","url":null,"abstract":"Context : Glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) is an important marker for long term assessment of glycaemic state in patients with diabetes. Different methods are used for its measurement. In this study we compared two widely used methods of measuring HbA1c. Aims and Objectives : To compare two widely used method of measuring HbA1c with the view of find which of the method is more accurate, more stable, and more suited for use in this environment. Methods : A total of fifty known diabetic patients attending the diabetic clinic at the University Of Benin Teaching Hospital were recruited for this study. About 3ml of blood was collected from each patient and dispensed into EDTA bottle. The specimens were first analyzed using the boronate affinity chromatographic method, thereafter the specimen was analyzed using the spectrophotometric method. Results : The mean HbA1c value for boronate affinity chromatographic method was found to be higher than that of the spectrophotometric method (9.4%EF%BF%BD0.6% and 9.1%EF%BF%BD0.6%) but this difference was not statistically significant. The same difference was also observed in the mean HbA1c value for both males and females, Conclusion : The boronate chromatographic method which is automated was found to be more reliable, faster and easier to use than the spectrophotometric method.","PeriodicalId":268599,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Biomedical Sciences","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115983891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 1

Utilization of ocular safety devices among Sawmill workers in Nigeria 尼日利亚锯木厂工人眼部安全装置的使用情况

Annals of Biomedical Sciences Pub Date : 2011-09-01 DOI: 10.4314/ABS.V10I1.69193

I. Njinaka, O. Uhumwangho, O. Edema, O. Dawodu, A. Omoti

{"title":"Utilization of ocular safety devices among Sawmill workers in Nigeria","authors":"I. Njinaka, O. Uhumwangho, O. Edema, O. Dawodu, A. Omoti","doi":"10.4314/ABS.V10I1.69193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ABS.V10I1.69193","url":null,"abstract":"Objective : The study was carried out to assess the use of eye safety devices in sawmill workers in Nigeria. Methods : A cross-sectional study of sawmill workers was carried out using pretested questionnaires. Ocular examination was done on site with a pen torch, portable hand-held slit lamp bio-microscope and direct ophthalmoscope. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 16) was used to analyze the data obtained; P< 0.05 was taken as significant. Results : A total of 553 sawmill workers were studied of which 449 (81.2%) and 104 (18.8%) were technical and administrative sawmill workers respectively. There were 496 (89.7%) males and 57 (10.3%) females giving a male to female ratio of 8.7:1. The mean age and standard deviation was 38.9 years � 12.8. Secondary education was the most common level attained in 308 (55.7%) workers while the least number was in those without formal education 22 (4.0%). Seven (1.6%) of the 449 technical sawmill workers screened used protective eye device. Goggles 4 (57.0%) and sunglasses 3 (43.0%) were the protective eye device used. Monocular blindness arising from injury at work occurred in 5 (0.9%) workers. None of the administrative workers used protective eye devices. Non-availability of safety eye devices was the major reason attributed for not using the protective devices. Conclusion : There is need to safeguard the ocular health of sawmill workers in Nigeria by provision of eye safety devices, health education of the workers on the benefits of its use and enforcement of safety regulations.","PeriodicalId":268599,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Biomedical Sciences","volume":"83 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122938745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 2

Sero-Prevalence of Cytomegalovirus Infection among New -Born Babies in Benin City, Nigeria 尼日利亚贝宁市新生儿巨细胞病毒感染的血清流行率

Annals of Biomedical Sciences Pub Date : 2011-09-01 DOI: 10.4314/ABS.V10I1.69200

E. Yusuf, G. Bazuaye

引用次数: 1

Clinical Features and Outcome of Children Admitted with Rotavirus Diarrhoea at a Tertiary Health Facility in the Gambia 冈比亚一家三级卫生机构收治的轮状病毒腹泻患儿的临床特征和结果

Annals of Biomedical Sciences Pub Date : 2011-09-01 DOI: 10.4314/ABS.V10I1.69203

Readon C. Ideh, O. Rodrigues, G. Armah, N. Lloyd-Evans, C. Enweronu-Laryea

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引用次数: 2

A Clinicopathologic Study of Periapical Lesions Obtained During Apical Endodontic Surgery of Maxillary Anterior Teeth 上颌前牙根尖根管手术中根尖周病变的临床病理研究

Annals of Biomedical Sciences Pub Date : 2011-09-01 DOI: 10.4314/ABS.V10I1.69201

M. Sede, O. Omoregie

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引用次数: 5

Visual acuity status of primary school children in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria 尼日利亚埃多州奥雷多地方政府地区小学生视力状况调查

Annals of Biomedical Sciences Pub Date : 2011-05-25 DOI: 10.4314/ABS.V9I1.66574

A. Isara, O. Uhumwangho

{"title":"Visual acuity status of primary school children in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria","authors":"A. Isara, O. Uhumwangho","doi":"10.4314/ABS.V9I1.66574","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ABS.V9I1.66574","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To assess the visual acuity status of primary school children in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria.Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out. A multistage sampling technique was used to recruit participants for the study. Socio-demographic data and the ocular history of the pupils were collected using a structured pre-tested researcher administered questionnaire while the alphabet Snellen chart was used to measure their visual acuity. Data analysis was by SPSS version 16 statistical software. Results: A total of 126 school children made up of 56 (44.4%) males and 70 (55.6%) females participated in the study. Fifty (39.7%) had visual complaints made up of 22 (44.0%) pupils with poor distant vision, 20 (40.0%) with poor near vision and 8 (16.0%) with eye pain while reading. Half (50.0%) of the pupils have had visual symptoms in the past and a higher proportion 40 (63.5%) resulted from trauma to the eyes. Majority 103 (81.7%) of pupils had visual acuity of 6/6 or better. There was no statistically significant association between the age group (p = 0.942), sex (p = 0.674), positive family history of visual disorders (p = 0.167) and the visual acuity of the pupils. Conclusion: The prevalence of visual acuity < 6/6 was found to be high among public primary school children in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. There is need for a regular and periodic visual screening in primary schools.","PeriodicalId":268599,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Biomedical Sciences","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126428889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 2

Solitary Plasmacytoma: A Review Of Clinical, Ocular, Neurological And Other Systemic Manifestations 孤立性浆细胞瘤:临床、眼部、神经系统和其他系统性表现的综述

Annals of Biomedical Sciences Pub Date : 2011-05-25 DOI: 10.4314/ABS.V9I1.66573

C. Omoti, A. Omoti, S. Ocheni, M. Nwagu, Me Isoa, N. Halim

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