ISSN 2167-0404
Research Article
International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences ISSN: 2167-0404 Vol. 6 (5), pp. 327-331, May, 2016. © International Scholars Journals
Case Report
Foreign body (peg pin) in the upper esophagus of Nigerian children: Report of two cases
Onotai L.O, Nwogbo A.C, Uyawanne N, Peterside A.
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgery, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Corresponding author. E-mail [email protected]
Received 28 March, 2016; Accepted 13 May, 2016
Abstract
Foreign body (FB) ingestion is common in clinical practice especially in children. Its impaction in the upper oesophagus constitutes an important cause of morbidity and mortality in our environment. Due to the availability of various unfriendly household materials and gadgets in our surrounding, children are becoming more prone to the accidental ingestion of unusual foreign bodies such as peg pins. In our geographical area these are the first cases of ingestion of peg pins among children we have encountered in our clinical practice. Hence, we decided to report these cases highlighting the peculiarities of this particular foreign body and the mode of retrieval of the foreign body.
Key words: Foreign body, peg pin, upper esophagus, children, Nigeria.
Onotai L.O, Nwogbo A.C, Uyawanne N, Peterside A.
Page: 327 - 331
Research Article
International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences ISSN: 2167-0404 Vol. 6 (3), pp. 317-321, March, 2016. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
A study of the characteristics of natural dyes extracted from plants as high dose chemical dosimeters
Siddiqi Salman*, Imtiaz Khalid and Abdul Hussain
Department of Physics, G.C. University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted 06 December, 2015
Abstract
In the present work aqueous solutions of three natural dyes, that is, Red cabbage, Turmeric and Coriander leaves were irradiated by Cs-137 gamma source in the range of 0-100 kGy. The standard aqueous solutions were scanned by UV/VIS spectrophotometer for the determination of maximum wave length (λmax) and the absorbance (A) of irradiated samples was measured in UV region. The plot between concentrations (C) and absorbance (A) gave approximate linear relationship and hence verified Beer’s Law. By comparing dosimetric characteristics of all three natural dyes, red cabbage dye was found to be ideal among all. Dosimetric parameters such as effect of concentration and pH values was also studied which proved that these dye solutions are strongly dependent on dye concentration and pH value. Useful dose range for natural dyes to be used as a chemical dosimeter was found to be 60 to 100 kGy.
Key words: Aqueous solutions, natural dye, chemical dosimetry, gamma irradiation, optical density (OD).
Siddiqi Salman*, Imtiaz Khalid and Abdul Hussain
Page: 317 - 321
Case Report
International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences ISSN: 2167-0404 Vol. 6 (2), pp. 311-316, February, 2016. © International Scholars Journals
Case Report
Isolated bilateral thumb arthritis: A bizarre initial presentation of common arthritis
Hussein Abdullah*1, Khalifa Hamad1 and Al-Sabah Fahd2
1Rheumatology Department, King AbdulAziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
2Rheumatology Department, King AbdulAziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Accepted 04 October, 2015
Abstract
Key words: Erosive arthritis, dactylitis, metacarpophalangeal joint arthritis.
Khalifa Hamad and Al-Sabah Fahd, Hussein Abdullah*
Page: 311 - 316
Research Article
International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences ISSN: 2167-0404 Vol. 6 (1), pp. 309-311, January, 2016. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
A study of radiological protection of operators and auditors as a result of CT scan radiation leakage
Ibrahim Sadak1, Yıldız Mustafa2 and Talabani Ghaffoori2
1Medical Physics, Physics Department, Education College, University of Salahaddin-Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, Iraq.
2Medical Physics, College of Medicine, Hawler Physicians University, Iraqi Kurdistan, Iraq.
Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted 12 September, 2015
Abstract
Rate of radiation leakage from the CT-Scan rooms was measured for 10 public hospitals in Iraqi Kurdistan, using radiation survey dosimeter. Annual exposure dose was considered as a main factor to asses risks of that leakage on the health of operators and auditors. Average leakage dose was measured at the control room, table of operators, the main doors, and waiting hall. Average time of exposure for the years of 2009, 2010, and 2011 were evaluated through the data of the statistics unit in each hospital. Knowledge of recent trends in the radiation dose from CT examinations and their distribution for the Iraqi Kurdistan hospitals provides useful guidance on where best to concentrate efforts on patient and operator dose reduction in order to optimize the protection of the patients and operators in a cost-effective manner. The results show that the range of exposed dose by the operators and auditors depended on the rate of leakage dose and the time of exposure. The largest and smallest amount of annual radiation dose received by the operators was in the Hawler Teaching Hospital (51.55±67.189 µSv) in Erbil, and Shahid Aso Hospital (0.222±0.061 µSv) in Sulaimaniyya, respectively. On the other hand, the largest and smallest amount of annual radiation dose received by the auditors was in the Azady Hospital (469.884±283.1 µSv) in Duhok, and Shorish Hospital (0.324±0.18 µSv) in Sulaimaniyya, respectively. Hence, the much increased contributions of CT procedures to the Kurdistan region population dose indicate an urgent need to develop radiation protection and optimization activities for these high dose procedures to the low and accepted levels.
Key words: Computed tomography, radiological protection, leakage of radiation, Iraqi Kurdistan.
Ibrahim Sadak, Yıldız Mustafa and Talabani Ghaffoori
Page: 309 - 311
Research Article
International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences ISSN 2167-0404 Vol. 5 (11), pp. 299-306, December, 2015. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Biochemical and hematological diagnostic indices of homozygous sickle cell anemia patients in the steady state
1*Obimba Kelechukwu Clarence, 2Eziuzor, Samuel Chukwunyelum, 3Ozougwu, Jevas Chibuike, 4Ihedimbu, Chiamaka Perpetua
1*,4Department of Biochemistry, School of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.
2,3Department of Biological Sciences, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, Rhema University Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.
Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted 12 December, 2015
Abstract
The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy of the use of some biochemical and hematological clinical indices as diagnostic parameters essential to the treatment and management of homozygous sickle cell anemia in the steady state. Twenty (20) healthy, homozygous AA human subjects and twenty (20) homozygous sickle cell anemia patients in the steady state were subjected to Hemoglobin genotype, packed cell volume (PCV%), white blood cell total (WBCTotal), aspartate amino transferase (AST), serum alkaline phosphatase (AP), serum triglyceride (TG), serum total cholesterol (C), Total bilirubin (Tb), and Random blood glucose (RBG) analyses. The experimental design is a single factor completely randomized design (CRD). Results recorded of the healthy human subjects and sickle cell anemia patients, expressed as mean ± standard error (S.E) (unit) were as follows : (PCV%) 45 ± 0.1 and 23.87 ± 0.2, (WBCTotal) 5.17 ± 3.94 and 11.27 ± 3.94 (x 103/μl), (AST) 9.18 ± 1.16 and 19.5 ± 2.16 (U/l), (AP) 140±1.2 and 215.2 ± 1.3 (IU/L), (TG) 75 ± 1 and 117.87 ± 1.2 (mg/dl), (C) 185 ± 2.3 and 140.5 ± 1.2 (mg/dl), (Tb) 0.7 ± 0.1 and 2.8 ± 0.2 (mg%), (RBG) 82.18 ± 4.16 and 90.87± 4.23 (mg/dl), respectively. The mean values of WBCTotal, AST, AP, TG and RBG were significantly higher (p<0.05) : but those of PCV% and C were significantly lower (p<0.05) in sickle cell anemia patients compared with healthy human subjects. Incidence of homozygous sickle cell anemia in the steady state correlated positively and significantly (p<0.05) with significant increase (p<0.05) in WBCTotal, AST, AP, TG and RBG; and significant decrease (p<0.05) in PCV% and C. The statistical regression and correlation between serum triglyceride and PCV% of the patients were significant (p<0.05), r = 0.983. Observed values of PCV% could be used with high precision to predict serum triglyceride levels of homozygous sickle cell anemia patients in the steady state.
Key words: Homozygous, hemoglobin genotype, random blood glucose.
Ozougwu JC and Ihedimbu CP, *Obimba KC, Eziuzor SC
Page: 299 - 306
Research Article
International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences ISSN 2167-0404 Vol. 5 (10), pp. 295-298, November, 2015. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Midwifery students’ readiness to afford manual vacuum aspiration in Ghana
*Ameyaw Casely, Yeboah Kingston, W. J. B. Kwasi and Kofi Nkrumah
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted 20 August, 2015
Abstract
Abortion remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in the developing world. Midwives are more likely to provide services to more than half of the world’s population residing in rural areas than other healthcare providers. When properly trained, midwives are able to safely provide manual vacuum aspiration (MVA). As part of a larger study, final-year midwifery students took part in a computer-based survey and were asked about the training and education they received related to MVA. 93 students completed the survey questions related to MVA. 60.2% reported that they are either “very likely” or “likely” to provide this service once they graduate. Only 5 students indicated they had an opportunity to practice the skill during their training. The most common reason for answering “definitely will not” provide MVA was religious beliefs. In Ghana, midwifery students are being taught manual vacuum aspiration, although they are not being given adequate opportunity for supervised experiences. This raises the issue of how well prepared they are to provide this service following graduation. To address the continuing problem of unsafe abortion, midwifery training colleges in Ghana should establish a mechanism to expose students to additional simulation and clinical experiences.
Key words: Midwifery, Ghana, Africa, abortion, maternal health.
W. J. B. Kwasi and Kofi Nkrumah, *Ameyaw Casely, Yeboah Kingston
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