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Clinical Medicine
Intestinal parasitic infections in pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in General Hospital Igarra, Edo State, Nigeria
garra. The research highlights intestinal parasitic infections as a major health threat in developing countries, noting their contribution to malnutrition, anaemia, and unexplained pregnancy loss.
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Clinical Medicine
Idiopathic bilateral popliteal pseudoaneurysm: A case report
The report describes a rare case of a 56-year-old man presenting with idiopathic bilateral popliteal pseudoaneurysm. The patient exhibited bilateral neural pressure symptoms and a rupture of the right popliteal pseudoaneurysm. The authors emphasize the clinical importance of rec…
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Clinical Medicine
Prevalence of vaginal candidiasis in women of reproductive age in Ekpoma-Nigeria
A study of 300 women attending a primary health care centre was conducted to determine the prevalence of vaginal candidiasis. The researchers analyzed high vaginal swabs in relation to factors such as age, douching practices, and the use of oral contraceptives or antibiotics, us…
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Clinical Medicine
Haematological parameters of stroke patients in a semi-urban Nigerian hospital
This research assessed the haematological parameters of 107 stroke patients in Irrua and its surrounding environments. The study aimed to identify regional peculiarities in blood markers that may exist due to environmental factors, contributing to the understanding of stroke inc…
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Clinical Medicine
The challenges of salvaging an ischaemic lower limb in Nigeria—A case report
This case study follows a 75-year-old hypertensive patient with a right leg ulcer caused by arterial insufficiency. It details the successful use of balloon angioplasty and wound care to salvage the limb, illustrating the challenges and the merits of interdisciplinary collaborat…
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Clinical Medicine
Gangrene with fingers auto-amputation in a traditional bone setters' mismanaged Erb Palsy—A case study
This report highlights the severe complications that can arise from mismanaged traditional medical practices. A 17-month-old child presented with gangrene and auto-amputation of the fingers after Erb Palsy was misdiagnosed as a fracture by a traditional bone setter. The authors …
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Clinical Medicine
Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C viruses among HIV-positive subjects in Irrua, Edo State
This one-year prospective study examined 250 HIV-positive subjects at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. The research aims to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) co-infections, which are known to accelerate the progression of HIV to AIDS-defi…