Prevalence, clinical presentations, associated risk factors and recurrence of laryngeal papillomatosis among inpatients attended at a Tertiary Hospital in Northern zone Tanzania

AbstractTuberculosis of spine, known as Pott’s spine, is a significant health risk. Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis with lack of timely interventions lead to serious neurological complications and is associated with morbidity and mortality. We present a case of Pott’s spine who developed tubercular meningitis with decreased vision due to primary optic atrophy, to highlight the significance of thorough clinical and neuroradiological workup with instillation of prompt antitubercular therapy in patients of central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS TB). This association of Pott’s spine with decreased vision secondary to primary optic atrophy due to tubercular involvement of the second cranial nerve is very rare. Here, associated risk factors, varied clinical presentations, complications, and treatment of CNS TB are reviewed.

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Rectovaginal Carriage Rate of Group B Streptococcus and Its Associated Risk Factors among Pregnant Women in a Tertiary Hospital in Sourthern Nigeria

10.33425/2639-9342.1025 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Ekerete Sunday Dan ◽

Aniekan Monday Abasiattai ◽

Aniefiok Jackson Umoiyoho

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Group B Streptococcus ◽

Tertiary Hospital ◽

Carriage Rate ◽

Group B ◽

Associated Risk Factors

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Study of risk factors among stroke patients in a tertiary hospital of Northern India

International Journal of Advances in Medicine ◽

10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20171039 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 446

Author(s):

Amit Kumar ◽

Onkar Nath Rai

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Tertiary Hospital ◽

Stroke Incidence ◽

Medical College ◽

Northern India ◽

Different Types ◽

History Of ◽

Chest X Ray ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. The aim of the study was to find out the incidence of different types of strokes and the associated risk factors and to establish the role of different investigations in patients of stroke.Methods: The study dealt with 100 patients of stroke who were admitted to B. R. D. Medical College, Gorakhpur, India. Each patient was analyzed in detail about clinical presentation and the investigations were aimed to establish the pathologic type of stroke and estimation of risk factors.Results: Stroke incidence was more in males (Male: Female= 1.43:1). Maximum incidence of stroke was in 6th decade (32%) followed by 7th decade (30%). Among modifiable risk factors, history of hypertension was the commonest (51%) followed by smoking (36% patients) exclusively, found in males. Hemiparesis was the most common presentation (95%) followed by altered sensorium (55%). Chest X-ray was abnormal in 16% patients, abnormal ECG was found in 27% patients and abnormal lipid values were found in 54 patients.Conclusions: Apart from control of hypertension and diabetes, abnormal lipid profile remains an important modifiable risk factor for stroke.

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Prevalence of hyperemesis gravidarum and associated risk factors among pregnant women in a tertiary health facility in Northeast, Nigeria

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20203827 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (9) ◽

pp. 3557

Author(s):

Muhammad B. Aminu ◽

Mohammed Alkali ◽

Bala M. Audu ◽

Toyin Abdulrazak ◽

Dauda Bathna

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Hyperemesis Gravidarum ◽

Past History ◽

Tertiary Hospital ◽

Grand Multiparity ◽

History Of ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Age Range ◽

Northeast Nigeria

Background: One of the commonest symptoms observed in pregnant women before the 20th week of gestation is nausea and vomiting, an exaggeration of these symptoms hyperemesis gravidarum (HEG) could result in maternal and fetal catastrophes and even death. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors for hyperemesis gravidarum among pregnant women at booking.Methods: A prospective institutional based study design was done among 452 pregnant women seen at booking in a tertiary hospital in Northeast Nigeria from the 1st February 2019 to 30th June 2019. Data was summarized using descriptive statistics. OR was used to measure significant risk.Results: The observed prevalence of hyperemesis gravidarum among pregnant women in the study is 44.9%. The Majority (81.4%) of these women were between the age range of 21 and 35 years. Mean age of 27 years. Multiparity (33.4%), previous (44.9%) and family history of HEG (31.6%) were identified as important risk factors for developing HEG. Grand multiparity (11.5%) and gestational age less than 13 weeks (6.64%) were however less likely observed to be risks for HEG.Conclusions: HEG is a common problem in pregnancy with almost half of the number of pregnant women at booking affected. Multiparity and past history of HEG are pointers to developing the condition and it should be looked out for among at risk group of pregnant women, so that early intervention can be instituted to avoid any possible adverse outcome.

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