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Clinical Medicine
Point of care testing in clinical chemistry: A review
Point of care testing (POCT) is rapidly becoming a widely used technique in chemical pathology and the broader practice of medicine. It contributes significantly to reducing laboratory turnaround time (TAT) and improving the quality of emergency care, though it faces specific ch…
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Clinical Medicine
Outcome of health inspection of school children in selected public primary schools in the Ethiope LGAs of Delta State, Nigeria
This descriptive cross-sectional study assessed the physical state and personal hygiene of 1,196 school children in Delta State. The findings revealed that over half of the children had dirty nails and uniforms, while significant percentages suffered from dental caries and skin …
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Clinical Medicine
Awareness and utilisation of insecticide treated nets among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at a tertiary health facility in Nnewi, Nigeria
While 92.1% of surveyed pregnant women were aware of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and 73.2% reported owning one, only 35.0% utilized them daily. The primary deterrent for regular use was the excessive heat generated by the nets during hot weather.
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Clinical Medicine
Determination of seasonal variation on prevalence of Moraxella catarrhalis in Irrua, Edo State
This study investigated the role of seasonal variation in the prevalence of Moraxella catarrhalis infections in a tropical rural community. Results indicated a significantly higher prevalence during the dry season (82%) compared to the wet season (18%), with the highest isolatio…
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Clinical Medicine
Course stress and career satisfaction among medical students of Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
This descriptive cross-sectional study evaluated the prevalence and sources of stress among 341 medical students. Results indicated that 75.4% of students found the course stressful, with 400-level students reporting the highest levels. Academic factors were identified as the pr…
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Clinical Medicine
Pattern of primary bone tumours in Irrua
This 10-year retrospective review of 26 cases at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital examined the distribution of primary bone tumours. The study found a male predominance (61.5%) with a peak incidence in the second and third decades of life. Malignant tumours accounted for 53.9%…
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Clinical Medicine
Management of severe/neglected clubfoot deformity using Ilizarov technique
The article details the treatment of five patients with severe clubfoot deformities using the Ilizarov technique. Following a two-month correction period and subsequent casting, all patients achieved a plantigrade foot. The study concludes that the Ilizarov method provides a sup…
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Clinical Medicine
Sexuality education: perception of secondary school teachers in an urban community in Southern Nigeria
A study of 408 secondary school teachers in Oredo LGA found that while 98.0% were aware of sexuality education, only 44.1% possessed correct knowledge of its core issues. Although 61.3% supported teaching sexuality education at all secondary levels, there remains a significant g…
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Clinical Medicine
Posterior urethral valve: typical and atypical mode of presentation
This case report highlights the varied clinical presentations of posterior urethral valves, the most common cause of bladder outlet obstruction in male newborns. It contrasts a typical presentation in a six-month-old infant with a rare, atypical case in a 38-year-old man, emphas…
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Clinical Medicine
Neglected bilateral humeral fractures nonunion: case report and review of the literature
This report describes a rare case of bilateral humeral fracture nonunion resulting from mismanagement by traditional bone-setters. The authors discuss the disability associated with these injuries and advocate for increased public health education and government regulation of tr…
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Clinical Medicine
Cranial convexity and parafalx subdural empyema: case report
This case study follows a young male patient diagnosed with subdural empyema, a neurosurgical emergency involving loculated infection between the dura and arachnoid. The report discusses the progression from fever and headache to focal seizures and details the critical role of C…