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Clinical Medicine
The impact of workplace violence on health professionals in tertiary hospitals in Delta State, Nigeria.
This descriptive cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence and psychological impact of workplace violence (WPV) among 301 health professionals in Delta State (DELSUTH and FMC Asaba). The study found a prevalence rate of 50.5%, with significant under-reporting of incident…
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Clinical Medicine
Socio-demographic predictors of full immunization coverage in suburban Nigeria: A retrospective review of community-based data.
This community-based study analyzed immunization coverage among children aged 12–23 months in Esan Central LGA, Edo State. While 81.6% were fully immunized according to card and history, only 32.6% were confirmed by card alone. Significant predictors of immunization status inclu…
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Clinical Medicine
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous drainage of abdominal abscesses: early experience at a tertiary hospital in Southern Nigeria.
This paper chronicles the early success of ultrasound-guided minimal access drainage for abdominal abscesses in 12 patients. Using the Seldinger technique under local anesthesia, the procedure achieved complete resolution in 9 out of 12 patients. The study highlights this method…
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Clinical Medicine
Carcinoma of the Prostate with Metastases to Both Testes: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
A rare case of advanced prostate cancer is reported in a 65-year-old male who presented with bilateral testicular metastases. The diagnosis was confirmed through histopathological analysis following total orchidectomies. This is noted as the first reported case of bilateral test…
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Clinical Medicine
Severe acrosyndactyly and digital amputation following amniotic band syndrome in a Nigerian neonate, case report and review of literature.
This case report highlights an uncommon presentation of amniotic band syndrome in a 5-day-old neonate. The infant presented with distal swelling of the left foot and a pre-existing digital amputation of the right index finger. The study emphasizes the need for a multi-disciplina…
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Clinical Medicine
Neglected Airway foreign body aspiration: Case Series and Experience in a Rural Nigeria Hospital.
This case series reviews the presentation and management of neglected airway foreign body aspirations in school-aged children. The authors discuss the diagnostic challenges and outcomes in a rural healthcare setting, advocating for high suspicion and prompt intervention in pedia…
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Clinical Medicine
Management of Recurrent Benign Chest Wall Tumour: Case series.
The paper classifies and discusses primary and secondary chest wall tumors. Through a case series, the authors describe the surgical challenges involved in the resection and reconstruction of the musculoskeletal chest wall to protect vital thoracic organs and control pain and in…
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Clinical Medicine
Result of treatment of distal femoral fractures with anatomic locking plate and screws in ISTH Irrua; case series.
This report highlights the outcomes of three patients with distal femoral fractures treated with anatomic locking plates and screws. Clinical and radiological evaluation showed satisfactory fracture union in all cases, confirming the effectiveness of this operative method for lo…
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Clinical Medicine
Covid-19 induced severe hyperglycemia in previously non-diabetic patients.
This case study documents a health worker who developed severe hyperglycemia four days after a mild COVID-19 diagnosis, despite having no prior history of diabetes. The author suggests that SARS-CoV-2 may lead to new-onset diabetes or severe organ inflammation, including the pan…
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Clinical Medicine
Florid perianal warts in individual engaged in active anal sex: a case report.
A case report of a 21-year-old undergraduate female with florid perianal warts caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The patient, who engaged in anal sex, was also found to be HIV-reactive. The report details treatment using Podophylline and the subsequent referral for HIV mana…