PATTERN OF CAREGIVING BURDEN IN CAREGIVERS OF GERIATRIC POPULATION SEEN IN FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE OWERRI, IMO STATE NIGERIA

Authors: Olekanma Chinenye, Onuoha Franklin, Achigbu Kingsley, Ajuonuma Benneth

Category: Research Article Published: June 2020 Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 2 Pages: 49–56

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Abstract Aim: To assess the pattern of caregiving burden among caregivers of geriatric population. Method: A hospital based cross-sectional study was...

PATTERN OF HEAD AND NECK CANCER PRESENTATION AND MANAGEMENT IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN OWERRI, SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA.A 5 YEAR REVIEW.

Authors: Dr. Ajaero MI, Dr. Nduagu .S, Dr. Opara .DC, Dr. Olumba .U, Dr. Okorie .IO

Category: Research Article Published: June 2020 Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 2 Pages: 57–64

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Background: Head and neck cancers are increasingly becoming a prominent part of oncological practice in Nigeria owing partly to the advances...

COEXISTING PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS AND INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE: A TALE OF TWO DISEASES

Authors: Eke COU, Mbata GC

Category: Research Article Published: June 2020 Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 2 Pages: 65–68

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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a common lethal infectious disease globally. On occasion, it occurs alongside interstitial lung disease (ILD), or following treatment...

A CASE OF HYPOGONADOTROPIC HYPOGONADISM WITH INFANTILE GENITALIA IN A 16YEAR OLD NIGERIAN MALE

Authors: Anyanwu AC, Mbaike AC, Mgbeoma K, Obi PC, Oputa RN

Category: Research Article Published: June 2020 Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 2 Pages: 69–73

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Background: Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism or secondary hypogonadism is a clinical syndrome that results from gonadal failure due to abnormal pituitary gonadotropin...

Keywords: Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, undescended testes, infantile genitalia

CAESAREAN MYOMECTOMY: A CASE REPORT OF A 33-YEAR OLD PRIMIGRAVIDA AT TERM IN FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, OWERRI

Authors: Okorochukwu B, Ibeneme E, Onunaku IF, Onumajuru C, Okonkwo R, Iheukwumere B, Ezirim

Category: Research Article Published: June 2020 Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 2 Pages: 74–76

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Myomectomy is a common gynaecologic procedure and may be performed during caesarean section in well selected patients without adverse outcomes. The...

Keywords: myoma, leiomyoma, myomectomy, pregnancy, caesarean section

THE DILEMMA OF TRACHEOSTOMY DECANNULATION IN A 3- MONTH-OLD BABY: CONVERSION OF AN ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE TO A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE IN A RESOURCE CONSTRAINT ENVIRONMENT.

Authors: Dr. Abiodun Jasper, Dr Nekwu Okolugbo, Dr Ibebuike Kaunda

Category: Research Article Published: June 2020 Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 2 Pages: 77–79

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Non-availability of medical consumables is a challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. Difficult weaning of a child off tracheostomy is illustrated in this...

Keywords: Upper Airway Obstruction, Endotracheal tube, Temporary Tracheostomy, Improvised (preformed) tracheostomy tubes, Decannulation

WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF 0.5% HYPERBARIC BUPIVACAINE FOR SUBARACHNOID BLOCK ANYSAFE ALTERNATIVES IN AT-RISK PATIENTS FOR COMPLICATIONS OF SUBARACHNOID BLOCKS IN LOW RESOURCE ECONOMIES

Authors: Dr. Abiodun Oyinpreye Jasper(MB,BS, DA(WACS),FWACS, FICS)

Category: Research Article Published: June 2020 Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 2 Pages: 80–83

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Subarachnoid block for caesarean section is an acceptable and safe anaesthetic procedure. Cases of high spinal are encountered from time...

Keywords: subarachnoid block, Isobaric bupivacaine, hyperbaric bupivacaine, high Spinal

CLASSIFICATION OF DIABETES MELLITUS: WHY THE FLUX - A REVIEW

Authors: Oputa RN. MBBS, MSc, FWACP

Category: Research Article Published: June 2020 Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 2 Pages: 84–89

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The word diabetes is derived from the Greek word that signifies a syphon. This draws attention to the increased urine...