scholarly journals Ocular Morbidities In a Tertiary Hospital In Southwest Nigeria: Pattern and Visual Impact

2021 ◽  
Vol 08 (08) ◽  
pp. 157-159
Author(s):  
Omodele O.A Jagun ◽  
Merry Godwin ◽  
Anthony Betiku ◽  
Ubong Fingesi ◽  
Olushola S Olajide
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Visual Impact

scholarly journals Renal Echogenicity as a Predictor of Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Associated Nephropathy: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Hospital in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-272
Author(s):  
Cletus Uche Eze ◽  
Charles Ugwoke Eze ◽  
Adekunle A. O. Adeyomoye
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Serum Creatinine ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cd4 Count ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Grade 3

The objective of this study was to determine the accuracy of sonography in a human immunodeficiency virus–associated nephropathy (HIVAN) diagnosis. A sample of 340 HIVAN patients underwent laboratory CD4+ count, serum creatinine/glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimation, and sonographic echogenicity grading. The accuracy of sonography in predicting an HIVAN diagnosis was calculated. Mean CD4+ count, serum creatinine, and GFR for male and female HIVAN patients was 153.1 ± 103.2 cells/mm3 and 121.9 ± 91.0 cells/mm3, 218.4 ± 147.4 mmol/L and 222.0 ± 150.4 mmol/L, and 50.1 ± 23.6 mL/min/1.73 m2 and 39.3 ± 20.6 mL/min/1.73 m2, respectively; 56.9% of patients had echogenicity grade 3. On the basis of CD4+ count, serum creatinine, and GFR, the area under the curve was 0.76 and ≈ 1, respectively; the area under the curve was 0.63, 0.79, 0.70, 0.79 and 0.91, 0.99, 1, 1 for grades 0, 1, 2, and 3 echogenicity, respectively. With a high level of apathy to voluntary HIV/AIDS screening and late patient presentation, sonography (grade 3 renal echogenicity) can assist in predicting an HIVAN diagnosis.

scholarly journals Cost implication of inpatient care of chronic kidney disease patients in a tertiary hospital in Southwest Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
OluseyiA Adejumo ◽  
AkinkunmiA Akinbodewa ◽  
Adeyemi Ogunleye ◽  
AdenikeC Enikuomehin ◽  
OlutoyinM Lawal
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Inpatient Care ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cost Implication ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

scholarly journals The Pattern and Causes of Neonatal Mortality in a Tertiary Hospital in the Southwest of Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kareem Abiodun John ◽  
Fasoranti Ifedayo Olabisi ◽  
Alonge Abel Olumuyiwa ◽  
Kareem Adesola Olawumi ◽  
Bewaji Temitayo Olubunmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Neonatal Mortality ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Birth Asphyxia ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Neonatal Mortality Rate ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Neonatal Deaths ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Causes Of Mortality

Background: The neonatal mortality rate remains high in developing countries despite the significant reduction in under-five mortality globally. Therefore, periodic evaluations on the causes of mortality are an aspect of health status, which could be performed to improve the neonatal mortality rate. Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the pattern and causes of neonatal mortality in the Federal Medical Center in Owo, Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted using the hospital records of the neonates admitted over a five-year period from 1st of January 2015 to 31st of December 2019. Results: In total, 2,065 neonates were admitted, including 208 cases of neonatal deaths. Mortality occurred in 127 males (61.1%) and 81 females (38.9%), with the male-to-female ratio of 1.6:1. Among the recorded deaths, 114 cases (54.8%) occurred within the first 24 hours of admission, while 94 neonates (45.2%) died after 24 hours of admission. In addition, the mortality rate was higher among outborn neonates (n = 120; 57.7%) compared to inborn neonates (n = 88; 42.3%). The major causes of neonatal deaths included birth asphyxia (46.6%), prematurity (23.1%), and sepsis (17.8%). The overall mortality rate over the five-year period was 10.1%, which is equivalent to 19 deaths per 1,000 live births. Conclusions: According to the results, preventable diseases such as birth asphyxia, prematurity, and sepsis remain the major causes of neonatal mortality, of which neonatal deaths occur mostly within 24 hours of admission.

scholarly journals Candida (Diutina) mesorugosa in Non-Albicans Candida Species Clinical Isolates in Southwest Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oloche Owoicho ◽  
Judith Uche Oguzie ◽  
Tosin Segun Ogunbiyi ◽  
Toyin Abdulsalam ◽  
Philomena Eromon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dna Sequencing ◽  
Ribosomal Dna ◽  
Candida Species ◽  
Candida Rugosa ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Antifungal Drugs ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Its2 Region ◽  
Intrinsic Resistance ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

Introduction The emerging role of non-albicans Candida species (NACS) as causal agents of mild to life-threatening mycoses is increasingly being appreciated. Some NACS are known for intrinsic resistance or reduced susceptibility to some antifungal drugs. To inform therapeutic options and management of candidiasis, we embarked on Candida species surveillance in Southwest Nigeria. Method We obtained retrospective yeast isolates from urogenital samples of patients in a tertiary hospital in south western Nigeria. Among 47 isolates identified phenotypically, we encountered a yeast which failed to produce pseudohyphae in human serum but was morphologically similar to Candida albicans. We characterized this yeast by sequencing the internal transcribed spacer (ITS1-5.8S-ITS2) region of the ribosomal DNA. Results A BLAST search and sequence homology identified the yeast as Candida (Diutina) mesorugosa, with a strong bootstrap. Conclusion Candida mesorugosa, a rarely isolated yeast from clinical samples worldwide, should be considered among potentially relevant NACS in Nigerian clinics. To the best our knowledge, this is the first report of Candida mesorugosa from a patient sample in Nigeria. This finding confirms the need for more specific methods, such as DNA sequencing, for extensive surveillance of NACS. Key words: Candida mesorugosa, Candida rugosa complex, Non-albicans Candida species surveillance, ribosomal DNA sequencing, NACS

scholarly journals Patients’ Treatment Satisfaction: Experiences of HIV Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Southwest Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Osho Patrick Olanrewaju ◽  
Adepoju Omoseni Oyindamola ◽  
Joseph Adejoke Ajidat ◽  
Joseph Oluyemi ◽  
Ojo Oladotun Ayotunde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Satisfaction ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

Review of twin deliveries and fetomaternal outcomes in a Tertiary Hospital in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
KehindeSharafadeen Okunade ◽  
Ebunoluwa Daramola ◽  
Muis Adenekan ◽  
Adebayo Sekumade ◽  
Adegbenga Ajepe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

Pterygium Surgeries at a Tertiary Hospital, Southwest Nigeria: A Four-Year Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
TarelaF Sarimiye ◽  
Ezinne Onnebune ◽  
Charles Bekibele ◽  
Adeyinka Ashaye
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

scholarly journals Antibiotic susceptibility of wound swab isolates in a tertiary hospital in Southwest Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 110 ◽  
Author(s):  
EguonoErhinyaye Omoyibo ◽  
AyodejiOlarewaju Oladele ◽  
MuhammadHabib Ibrahim ◽  
OluwakayodeTemitope Adekunle
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Susceptibility ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Wound Swab ◽  
Southwest Nigeria
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