Prevalence, risk factors, and disease associations of overweight and obesity in cats that visited the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of California, Davis from January 2006 to December 2015

2021 ◽  
pp. 100620
Author(s):  
Chih-Fan Chiang ◽  
Cecilia Villaverde ◽  
Wei-Chih Chang ◽  
Andrea J. Fascetti ◽  
Jennifer A. Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
University Of California ◽  
Medical Teaching ◽  
Disease Associations ◽  
The University

scholarly journals The prevalence and risk factors associated with anaemia among HIV patients attending clinic at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Elvis Mbu Bisong ◽  
Henry Ohem Okpa ◽  
Udoezuo Kingsley Ogbonna ◽  
Ofem Egbe Enang ◽  
Emmanuel Monjok
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The University

scholarly journals Comprehensive Report of the Caseload of Donkeys and Mules Presented to a Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital over a Ten-Year Period

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 413
Author(s):  
Lais R. R. Costa ◽  
Monica Aleman ◽  
Eric Davis
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Body ◽  
Medical Teaching ◽  
Preventative Health ◽  
The University ◽  
Good Standard ◽  
Body Condition Scores

Comprehensive reports of the caseload of donkeys and mules in veterinary hospitals in the United States are lacking. We compiled the information of the caseload of donkeys and mules at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of California, Davis for a ten-year period, from 2008 to 2017. The overall equid caseload was 94,147, of which 996 (1.06%) were donkeys and mules. Most of the neonates seen were mules. Most miniature donkeys were between 2 and 10 years of age, and standard donkeys and mules were 10 to 20 years old. The body condition scores were predominantly high, especially in donkeys. Most miniature and standard donkeys resided in sanctuary and rescue farms and their use was not stated. Most mules were used for riding, packing or driving. Medical complaints represented 62% of the total visits and wellness visits represented 38% of total visits. The donkeys and mules in the case population described here received a good standard of veterinary care with regular vaccinations, deworming, routine dental care, and treatment of ailments. Our study is the first report of the life expectancy, use, body condition, preventative health and veterinary medical care of a population of donkeys and mules in the western United States.

scholarly journals Urinary Pathogens amongst Parturients at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, South-South, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Inye Faye Korubo ◽  
Justina Omoikhefe Alegbeleye ◽  
Chris Iheanachor Akani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Perineal Tear ◽  
Antimicrobial Sensitivity ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Vaginal Deliveries ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The University

Aim: To identify the microorganisms in urine before and after delivery. Also, to identify the incidence, risk factors and antibiotic susceptibility pattern in postpartum bacteriuria.      Methods: A quasi-interventional study of 50 women who had term vaginal deliveries at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) Nigeria, between September 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016. Clean catch midstream urine samples collected in sterile containers from parturients before and after delivery were processed. All significant isolates were subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Socio-demographic data and data regarding labour and risk factors were collected on a pre-designed proforma and entered on a spread sheet. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 22.0. Results: Majority 49 (98%) of the parturients were booked (women that received antenatal care). Eight (16%) of the parturients had bacteriuria pre and post-delivery. Four of the parturients who were negative for bacteriuria before delivery had postpartum bacteria, giving an incidence of 8% for postpartum bacteriuria. The commonest micro-organism isolated post-delivery was Escherichia coli (50%). The number of vaginal examinations, vacuum delivery, episiotomy, perineal tear and bladder catheterization did not significantly increase the risk of postpartum bacteriuria. Conclusion: Escherichia coli is the most common urinary pathogens and sensitive to Nalidixic acid. Routine screening of women for bacteriuria after delivery and an understanding of the antimicrobial sensitivity will help in reducing associated morbidities.

scholarly journals Comparison of Antimicrobial Resistant Neisseria gonorrhea to Ceftriaxone and Ciprofloxacin using Partial Proportional Odds Model for patients seen at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
PRISCILLA KAPOMBE ◽  
LUNGOWE SITALI ◽  
PATRICK MUSONDA
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Susceptibility Testing ◽  
Proportional Odds Model ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Proportional Odds ◽  
Neisseria Gonorrhea ◽  
Partial Proportional Odds Model ◽  
The University ◽  
Ethical Clearance

Abstract Background Neisseria gonorrhea, the causative agent of Gonorrhea, has developed antibiotic resistance to the “last-line” Cephalosporin’s, Quinolones and Macrolides which is cause for concern. In Zambia, despite recommendations of discontinued use, Ciprofloxacin is used for treatment. The lack of an active surveillance system, appropriate and structured data management and analysis tools magnifies the problem because resistance patterns cannot be monitored. The study aimed to ascertain effectiveness of Ciprofloxacin a Quinolone in comparison with Ceftriaxone a Cephalosporin, in treatment of Gonorrhea using Susceptibility testing; and to identify possible risk factors associated with resistance. Methods Study design was parallel non-inferior quasi experimental study. Patients at the University Teaching Hospital with discharge and Gonorrhea symptoms who gave consent, were recruited. Fishers Exact Test for associations was used. Data was analyzed using Ordinal logistic regression as the Susceptibility was at 3 levels; Susceptible, Intermediate or Resistant with an assumed Ordinal nature. Proportionality assumption was checked, and when violated Partial Proportional Odds Model was used instead. Results A total of 104 isolates were obtained. The overall proportion of patients who had Susceptible, Intermediate and Resistant results were: 49 (47.1%), 55 (52.9%) and 0 (0) for Ceftriaxone and 70 (68.0%), 10 (9.7%) and 22 (22.3%) for Ciprofloxacin respectively. Adjusted estimates in partial Proportional Odds model showed that, Males were 4.1 (95% CI; 1.8, 9.4, p-value=0.001) times more likely to have Intermediate or Susceptible results compared to Resistance than females, or they were more likely to have Susceptible compared to Resistance or Intermediate result compared to females. Ciprofloxacin was 70% less likely than Ceftriaxone of having susceptible or intermediate results compared to resistance and this could be as high as 90% and as high as 40% p-values <0.001). Conclusion Level of Ciprofloxacin resistance detected from the Susceptibility testing, shows it is not an effective treatment for Gonorrhea. Ceftriaxone remains a satisfactory option for first-line treatment of Gonorrhea at UTH. Risk factors identified to be associated with resistance in this study were being female and use of Ciprofloxacin. Ethical Clearance Ethical clearance was obtained from University of Zambia Biomedical Ethics Research Committee (UNZABREC Ref # 033-06-17).

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