African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research

African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2020

Ectopic Pregnancy in an Urban Tertiary Centre in Southern Nigeria: Emerging Trends

Dr. Osaikhuwuomwan J.A., Aderoba AA, Ande AB

ectopic pregnancy Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in early pregnancy. Its’ incidence is rising and management has...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2025

Management of Ear Infections by Primary Healthcare Workers

Olamuyiwa Babalola, Adebolajo Adeyemo

Introduction: Ear infections are prevalent in children, and inadequate management of these infections by Primary Health Care Workers (PHCWs) contributes significantly to the burden of hearing...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2020

Soft Tissue Injuries Following Motorcycle Accidents in South-east Nigeria Nigerian Hospital

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Background: Motorcycleaccidentshave,inrecentyears,assumedepidemicproportions.Thishas prompted increasing interests in the circumstances surrounding the accidents and the management of...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2020

Diabetes Mellitus in Childhood and Adolescence: : Analysis of Clinical Data of Patients Seen in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital

Dr. Alphonsus N. Onyiriuka, Phillip O. Abiodun, Louis C. Onyiriuka, Humphery O. Omoruyi

Background: The clinical profile of African children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus is known to differ from that of their non-African counterparts. Objective: To...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2019

A Study on the Management and Perinatal Outcome of Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes at Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara.

Onohwakpor EA , Aramabi E

Background: Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Fetal Membranes and its management is a significant burden in obstetrics, occurring in 2–3% of all pregnancies and leading to 30–40% of preterm...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2024

Plasma Fibrinogen Levels and Protein C Activity in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Adeyemi O, Awodu OA

INTRODUCTION Haemostatic abnormalities have been observed in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hypercoagulability and thrombotic complications may contribute to the increased morbidity...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2024

Evaluation of Endothelin-1 as a Marker of Endothelial Activation in Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia in a tertiary Hospital in South-South Nigeria

Dirisu IM,, Awodu OA, Nwogoh B

Background : Endothelial activation, which often occurs in individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) patients as a result of oxidative stress, may lead to endothelial dysfunction and acute...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2025

Bacteria Associated with Hospital Waste of Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri

Uzochukwu Ekeleme, Nwokoro AB, Unegbu VN, Opara CL, Ogujiuba CC, Akanazu CO, Agina BC, Chukwuemeka IG, Okereke CCA, Dozie UW, Queeneth Onuoha, Chukwuocha UM

Introduction : Hospital waste management is critical for minimizing health risks and environmental damage, particularly in developing countries where inadequate training and resources...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2025

The Pharmacological Profile, Therapeutic Importance and Limitations with the Use of Oxycodone: A Review

EMUESIRI KOHWORHO UMUKORO, OGHENEKPAROBOR BLESSING ELIJAH, GOODIES EMUESIRI MOKE, VINCENT-JNR ONORIODE IGBEN

Introduction : Pain is perhaps the commonest symptom for which patients seek medical care and represents a major socioeconomical burden on healthcare systems globally. Despite a great deal of...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2022

Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: A Narrative Review

Dr. Otene CI, Dr. Akpo EE, Dr. Uchendu JO, Dr. Odion-Obomhense HK, Dr. Sefia ET, Dr. Ikubor JE, Dr. Oriakhi SN, Dr. Orugbo VP, Dr. Odatuwa-Omagbemi DO, Dr. Obanovwe CE

Background: Chronic venous leg ulcers are known to be very common and debilitating. Treatment is arduous and recurrence rates are high. The prevalence of chronic venous disease (CVD),...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2025

Assessment of Cytotoxicity and Growth Inhibitory Effects of Methanol Extract of Ageratum Conyzoides Linn.

Success Ikoya, Jacinta Enoh Apitikori-Owumi, Bartholomew Chukwuebuka Nwogueze, Oluwaseun Emmanuel Agboola, Lisa Ilobekemen Ekakitie, Joy Othuke Odeghe, Ifeanyi Harrison Ofoke, Michael Oghenevwhere Oviri

Introduction: Evaluating cellular cytotoxicity is a crucial step in the development of specific anticancer therapies. As a medicinal plant, Ageratum conyzoides is well-known for its abundance of...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2012

Familial Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: : Tuberous Sclerosis Complex an a Patient Presenting in Status Epilepticus

Dr. Obiabo Yahaya Olugbo

Tuberous sclerosis complex is a rare multi-systemic disorder that could be complicated by disabling neurological manifestations including intractable epilepsy. It is an autosomal dominant...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2012

Laryngeal Trauma in Port Harcourt:: A Review of 68 Cases

Dr Onotai L.O, Nwogbo A.C

Background: Head and neck injuries with associated laryngeal trauma appear to be on the increase nowadays with most patients presenting with features of acute upper airway obstruction....

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2020

Entrapment Neuropathies

Dr. Ekanem E. Philip-Ephraim, Agan TU

Background: Entrapment neuropathies are common medical disorders frequently encountered in all fields of medicine. They are focal peripheral nerve injuries due to mechanical compression...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2024

Lichen Sclerosus in Extremes of Age: A Report of Two Cases in Skin of Colour in a Secondary Health Facility in South-South, Nigeria

Sokunbi AE, Omenai SA

Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic dermatologic condition with a bimodal peak age of occurrence; it is encountered in pre-pubertal paediatric ages and post-menopausal populations. This dermatosis...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2025

Diagnostic Delay in Intestinal Malrotation Presenting During Adolescence: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Chuka Ugwunne, Stephen Chigozie Anaero-Nweke, Mary-Jane Anthony  Udoh

Introduction : Intestinal malrotation refers to any variation in the rotation and fixation of the gastrointestinal tract during development. While most cases present in infancy with acute...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2012

Respiratory Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Flour Dust among Flour Mill Workers in Edo and Delta States

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Introduction: The study was carried out to assess the level of suspended particulate matter (dust) in the work environment of flour mills in Edo and Delta States and to ascertain the...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2025

Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia in Pregnancy: A Case Report

Ishau Muhammad Dirisu, Ezekiel Iphierooghene Ohwotake

Introduction : Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is a haematological malignancy characterized by the accumulation of monoclonal myeloid cells in the peripheral blood and bone marrow, often with...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2019

Blood Levels of Some Toxic Metals and Their Potential Health Impact in Human Immunodeficiency Type 1 Infected Subjects.

Mbonu I, Abiodun EM

Background: The introduction of antiretroviral therapy in the management of immunodeficiency virus infection has reduced the mortality rate and increased the average life-expectancy of...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2025

Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome in One of a Set of Phenotypically Identical Twins: A Case Report with Literature Review

Ewere Marie Onyemekeihia-Ogbimi, Oghenekobiruo Wisdom Agboro, Benedict Nyerovwo Ogbimi, Ebiringa Blaise Anyanwu

Introduction : Gilles de la Tourette’s syndrome (GTS), or Tourette’s syndrome (TS), is a neurodevelopmental/neuropsychiatric movement disorder characterized by multiple motor and one or more...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2020

Managing Post-Burn Pruritus? – A Review of Current Knowledge among Non-Burn-Specialist Doctors in Delta State, Nigeria

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Introduction: Pruritus (itching) is a common complication of burn injuries that results in extreme discomfort. There is no consensus on the treatment worldwide but there are generally...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2025

Effect of Methanol Extract of Costus lucanusianus Root on Oxidative Stress, Liver Function and Haematological Markers in Malaria-infected Wistar Mice

CHIDI EZERIOHA, Kagbo HD, Isirima JC, Chidi-Ezerioha PA

Background: Malaria is associated with oxidative stress, haematological alterations, and organ damage. Costus lucanusianus is traditionally used in the management of fever, but its...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2020

Comparison of the Clinical and Chest X-ray Features of Smear Positive HIV-positive and HIV- negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients on DOTS-therapy in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

Dr Kingsley S Osagie, E A Dosumu

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the differences in the clinical and chest x-ray features of HIV-positive and HIV-negative pulmonary tuberculosis patients on DOTS...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2012

Angular Profile of the Knees of Nigerian Children in Lagos, Nigeria

Odatuwa-Omagbemi DO, Odunubi OO, Ugwoegbulem OA

Introduction: Angular misalignments of the knees in children are common in our environment. Many of these variations fall within normal limits. Only a few will require further...

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