REVIEW ARTICLE. CURRENT CONCEPTS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THYROID GLAND DISORDERS.

Authors: Oputa RN, MBBS, MSc, FWACP, FEMSON, FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR

Category: Research Article Published: November 2024 Issue: Vol. 3, Issue 1 Pages: 129–133

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Thyroid gland disorders are common, being second to Diabetes Mellitus in Endocrine practice. The normal thyroid gland is not visible...

RETINAL DISEASES IN FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE OWERRI: A 5 YEAR RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW

Authors: Eberechukwu O. Achigbu, Mbbs, Fwacs, Fmcopht, Adaku I. Mbatuegwu, Mbbs, Fwacs, Fmcophth, Ogechi S. Onukogu, Mbbs, Mph, Oghenekaro Idisi, Mbbs

Category: Research Article Published: November 2024 Issue: Vol. 3, Issue 1 Pages: 134–140

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Retinal diseases are among the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness worldwide. However, they are underdiagnosed and undertreated in...

Keywords: Retinal diseases, prevalence, pattern.

PLAGIARISM & TURNITIN

Authors: Jideuma Egwim, Franklin Onuoha

Category: Research Article Published: November 2024 Issue: Vol. 3, Issue 1 Pages: 141–147

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"Plagiarism means presenting the work of others as your own work” (University of Liverpool, n.d.). It is a disregard to...

CASE REPORT: UNCLASSIFIED VERSUS HYBRID FORMS OF DIABETES MELLITUS (DM)

Authors: RN Oputa, GI Uzoma, AC Anyanwu, PC Obi, C Ekwueme

Category: Research Article Published: November 2024 Issue: Vol. 3, Issue 1 Pages: 148–150

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Background. The WHO 2019 classification of diabetes mellitus introduced two new subgroups: Hybrid forms and the unclassified. This means that some...

Keywords: Hybrid forms of diabetes, Unclassified diabetes, New type of diabetes, C-peptide, Beta cell function.

CASE REPORT: A 74-YEAR-OLD COVID-19 PATIENT PRESENTING WITH HYPERGLYCAEMIA, STROKE AND GUILLAIN BARRE SYNDROME

Authors: Godwin C Mbata, Chibueze OU Eke

Category: Research Article Published: November 2024 Issue: Vol. 3, Issue 1 Pages: 151–155

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Covid-19 infection is an airborne infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, a positive stranded RNA virus. The disease which started in Wuhan...

Keywords: Covid-19, Infection, Hyperglycaemia, Stroke, Polyneuropathy

POST CATARACT SURGERY CONJUNCTIVAL INCLUSION CYST: A CASE REPORT.

Authors: Eberechukwu. O. Achigbu, Mbbs, Fwacs, Fmcophth, Adaku. I. Mbatuegwu, Mbbs, Fwacs, Fmcophth

Category: Research Article Published: November 2024 Issue: Vol. 3, Issue 1 Pages: 156–159

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Aim To report the development of conjunctival inclusion cyst after manual SICS, highlight its features and possible causes. Case Report A 69-year-old gentleman underwent...

Keywords: cataract, surgery, conjunctiva, inclusion cyst