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Cylindrocarpon lichenicola keratomycosis in Nigeria: the challenge of limited access to effective antimicrobials

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2017
Introduction: We report a rare cause of keratitis, due to Cylindrocarpon lichenicola, in a farmer with keratomycosis. Despite the acknowledged virulence of this fungus, a suitable antifungal for its management was not accessible. Case presentation: A 67-
Emmanuel O. Irek, Temitope O. Obadare, Patrick A. Udonwa, Olajumoke Laoye, Oyekola V. Abiri, Adenike O. Adeoye, Aaron O. Aboderin   +6 more
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Consensual coital vaginal laceration in hypovolaemic shock: A report of two cases

Ibom Medical Journal, 2022
Background: Certain life-threatening complications and morbidities may occur following consensual sexual intercourse which may not be commonly experienced in clinical practice.
Archibong M, Adedeji N, Obinna E, Ezugwu T, Ayegbusi E   +4 more
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Availability of resources for paediatric hearing care in a South African province

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
Background: Unavailability of healthcare resources can lead to poor patient outcomes. The latter is true for infants with hearing loss and require early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI).
Mukovhe Phanguphangu, Khomotjo Kgare, Ashley Flynn, Sinelihle Kotelana, Siphesihle Mfeketo, Sinovuyo Njiva   +5 more
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Is There a Difference Between the Readabilities of Informed Consent Forms Used for Procedures in the Emergency Services of State and University Hospitals in Turkey?

Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2018
Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the readability levels of informed consent forms (ICFs) used for procedures in the emergency services of state and university hospitals by comparing through readability formulas.Materials and Methods ...
Leyla Ozturk Sonmez, Mehmet Giray Sonmez, Mustafa Kursat Ayranci, Togay Evrin, Burak Katipoglu, Basar Cander   +5 more
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Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography in adults with obstructive jaundice

Journal of Ultrasonography, 2020
Aim of the study: To determine the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound for detecting the causes of obstructive jaundice. Materials and methods: Eighty adult patients with clinical and biochemical features of obstructive jaundice were enrolled in ...
Fadahunsi Olufunke O., Ibitoye Bolanle O., Adisa Adewale O., Alatise Olusegun I., Adetiloye Victor A., Idowu Bukunmi Michael   +5 more
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An Assessment of the State of Maintenance of Public Hospital Buildings in Southwest Nigeria

Construction Economics and Building, 2012
This study examines the state of maintenance of public hospitalbuildings in Southwest Nigeria, and in the process identifi es thesignifi cant difference(s) in the operational state of Federal andState-owned public hospitals within the study area.
Olumide Adenuga, Abayomi Ibiyemi
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Malignant transformation of parathyromatosis to parathyroid carcinoma with invasive growth and distant metastasis

Endocrine Oncology
Parathyroid carcinoma (PC) is a rare endocrine malignancy. It accounts for about 1% of all primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) cases and 0.005% of all malignancies.
Chittari Venkata Harinarayan, Anugnya Premdas Ranjoalkar, Anisha Sawkar Tandon, Honey Ashok, Madhu Prashant   +4 more
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Evaluation of cosmetic appearance of herniotomy wound scars in African children: Comparison of tissue glue and subcuticular suturing

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2009
Aim: To evaluate the cosmetic appearance of herniotomy wound scars closed using either the tissue glue or subcuticular suturing technique. Materials and Methods: Prospective randomised control study; randomisation into tissue glue and suturing groups ...
A. O. Ademuyiwa, O. A. Sowande, O. Adejuyigbe, U. E. Usang, T. I. B. Bakare, L. J. C. Anyanwu   +5 more
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Government Regulation and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Volume, Access and Outcomes: Insights From the Washington State Cardiac Care Outcomes Assessment Program

Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease, 2022
Background It is unclear how to geographically distribute percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) programs to optimize patient outcomes. The Washington State Certificate of Need program seeks to balance hospital volume and patient access through ...
Akash Kataruka, Charles C. Maynard, Ravi S. Hira, Larry Dean, Todd Dardas, Hitinder Gurm, Josiah Brown, Michael E. Ring, Jacob A. Doll   +8 more
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Traumatic Fat Necrosis Complicated with a High Platelet Count and Anaemia in a Nigerian Neonate [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019
Traumatic fat necrosis is a rare, temporary and self-limiting condition. It is believed to be caused by panniculitis, or inflammatory change in fat tissues following trauma, cold or ischaemic insult.
Victor Idowu Joel-Medewase, Risikat Opeyemi Qlaiya, Olubukola Oluwayemisi Olusola-Adokayo, Waheed Akanni Oluogun   +3 more
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