African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research

African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2026

Pharmacotherapy Of Hypertension And Diabetes Co-Morbidity In The Elderly: A Narrative Review

Akponah Erhiori, Moke EG, Elijah OB, Ovili-Odili BZ, Ekakitie LI, Ben-Azu B, Ilevbare F, Imolede OI

Introduction: Ageing is a normal physiological process, and with improving healthcare and standard of living, the elderly population is projected to increase substantially over time....

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

Obstetric Performance of Pregnant Diabetics in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Omo-Aghoja L O, Omo-Aghoja VW, Aghoja CO, Agholor KN, Abe E

Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the common medical complications of pregnancy and it seems to be on the increase. The study was undertaken to assess the obstetric performance of...

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

Plasma electrolytes, osmolality and lipid profile in patients with acute stroke in a tertiary hospital in South-South, Nigeria.

Olanike adewolu, Dr Francis Odiase

Introduction: Stroke or cerebrovascular accident is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Electrolyte imbalances and dyslipidemia cause poor patients' treatment outcomes. Aim...

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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research | %b %2015

Acute Kidney Injury in Adult Nigerians: A Single Centre Experience

Okoye O, Ojogwu L

Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is an abrupt and sustained rise in serum creatinine, urine output or both. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality especially...

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

Morbidity Associated with Vaginal and Abdominal Hysterectomy in a Northern Nigerian Hospital

Dr Nwobodo Emmanuel I., Oyetunji Jaiyeola A

Background: hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed in gynaecological practice. It can be carried out either by vaginal or abdominal route. We compared the...

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

Pattern of Female Genital Tract Malignancies at Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, Nigeria

omonigho esemuede, Osamudia, Abedi

Introduction : Cancers of the female genital tract contribute significantly to cancer-related morbidity and mortality globally. The pattern and distribution of these malignancies vary from region...

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

Acute Kidney Injury in The Critically ill Patient: A Review of Epidemiological Studies in Low-middle Income Countries

Ogochukwu Okoye, Roli Ajuyah

Introduction Acute kidney injury (AKI) refers to the sudden reduction in the kidney's ability to carry out its functions. AKI poses a major health burden in both low and middle income...

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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 %2012

Obesity and Hypertension, Prevalence and Correlates among Patients Seen in a Tertiary Hospital in South-south Nigeria

Dr. Azinge N, Anizor C.O

Background: The relevance of both hypertension and obesity as important public health challenges is increasingworld-wide. The growing prevalence of obesity is increasingly recognized as...

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

Knowledge and Uptake of Covid-19 Vaccine Amongst Students of Tertiary Institutions in Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria

Dr Ibobo Mike Enemuwe, Dr Harriet V. Akpughe, Dr Eseoghene Cynthia Umunade, Dr Precious Mattew Suame, Dr Bemigho Ayo Odonmeta , Dr Ijeoma Victoria Ucheya , Dr Ikechukwu Stanley Udeh

Introduction : Coronavirus disease is a global health emergency that began in China, in 2019. It resulted in several morbidity and mortality worldwide. The introduction of Covid-19 vaccine in...

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

Intensity of Urinary Schistosomiasis and Prevalence of Urinary Tract Pathology Among Primary School Pupils in Delta State, South-south, Nigeria

Mbagwu Nkemjika E, Ezeonwu BU, Agabi JO, Okolo Selina N

Abstract Background : The urinary tract pathology (UTP) of urinary schistosomiasis is a common complication of the infection caused by inflammatory reactions mainly against the deposited egg...

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

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Chemotherapy Based Control of Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections and Schistosomiasis among School-age Children in sub-Saharan Africa

Oyibo PG

Introduction: School-age children apart from being high risk group for soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections and schistosomiasis, also play an important epidemiological role in the...

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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 %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 %2023

Prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus, fetal and maternal outcomes of parturients with risk factors versus parturients without risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus: A preliminary analysis of the comparative study of blood sugar levels at a tertiary hospital in southern Nigeria

Omo-Aghoja Lawrence, Onohwakpor EA, Adeyinka AT, Asaboro N,, Oyeye Lucky

Background: Typically asymptomatic, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been associated with myriads of maternal and fetal complications and has been shown to predict morbidity in both...

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

Prevalence of Occupational Burnout among Healthcare Workers in Government-owned Health Facilities in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria

Ojeogwu CI, Aboloje EA, Afamefuna FU, Osuvwe CO, Israel OE

Introduction : One of the serious issues facing global health care systems, patient care, and patient safety is burnout among health care workers which is a psychological condition affecting...

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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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