VOL.13 NO2: MAY-AUGUST, 2020
Ibom Medical Journal Official Publication of the Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State Branch Volume 13 Number 2, May – August, 2020…
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Tuberculosis: A review
Airauhi, OA. MBBS, FMCPH1*; Airauhi UL. Ph.D.2; Yusuf EO. MBBS, FMCPath2 Summary Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of bacterial origin caused…
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Epidemiological and morbidity pattern of respiratory diseases in children admitted in the paediatric ward of a tertiary hospital in Southern Nigeria
Iso P. Oloyede1 Udeme E. Ekrikpo2 Abstract Context: Respiratory tract diseases contribute a majority of paediatric admissions and are a major cause…
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Decision to delivery interval and perinatal outcome for category one caesarean section in a tertiary hospital
Attah Raphael Avidime,1 Abba Zainab,2 Galadanchi Hadiza1 Abstract Background: The Royal college of obstetrics and gynaecology and the American College of Obstetrics…
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Occupational hazards and health problems among street sweepers in Uyo, Nigeria
Ofonime Effiong Johnson1*, Ukeme Anthony John2 Abstract Introduction: The job of street sweepers is a vigorous task which exposes workers to many…
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Pattern and characterization of headache among adult patients visiting the neurology clinic in Benin City Nigeria
kayode-Iyasere Edith, O1, Odiase Francis, E2 Abstract Context: Headache is one of the commonest reasons for neurology clinic consultation worldwide, but there…
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Paragonimiasis: A knowledge and awareness survey of clinicians in southern Nigeria on a neglected tropical disease
Ekanem AM1, Oloyede IP2, Eduwem DU3 Abstract Context: Paragonimiasis is one of the re-emerging neglected tropical diseases endemic in southern Nigeria. Its…
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Clinical correlates and outcomes of anaesthesia for the elderly surgical patient in a tertiary hospital
Imarengiaye Celestine Aluya1, Ochukpue Ceejay2, Idehen Hanson Osazuwa3, Imarengiaye Charles Osalumese4 Abstract Background: The anaesthestic management of the elderly surgical patients deserves…
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A comparison of two dosing regimens of vaginally administered misoprostol for cervical ripening and induction of labour at term: A randomized controlled trial
Yunus Eze Muhammad*, Hauwa Musa Abdullahib, Ibrahim Garba Digolb, Adewale Ashimi* Abstract Background: The use of misoprostol in induction of labour has…
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Uyo self-retaining and adjustable lens holder: A novel technique for vitreoretinal surgery
Emmanuel Olu Megbelayin Abstract Background: Contact lenses still have a place in vitreoretinal surgeries despite the availability of much easier non-contact modality…