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Acute Kidney Injury in The Critically ill Patient: A Review of Epidemiological Studies in Low-middle Income Countries

Introduction Acute kidney injury (AKI) refers to the sudden reduction in the kidney's ability to carry out its functions. AKI poses a major health burden in both low and middle income...

The Awareness of Cervical Cancer Prevention Strategies among Resident Doctors in Tertiary Centre in Benin City.

Introduction : Cervical cancer is a disease of public health importance, being the fourth most common cancer among women worldwideand the most common cancer among women in developing countries....

Ectopic Pregnancy in an Urban Tertiary Centre in Southern Nigeria: Emerging Trends

ectopic pregnancy Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in early pregnancy. Its’ incidence is rising and management has...

Acute Kidney Injury in Adult Nigerians: A Single Centre Experience

Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is an abrupt and sustained rise in serum creatinine,  urine output or both. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality especially...

Role of Tympanometry in the Diagnosis of Hearing Impairment in Children with Otitis Media and Effusion

Background: To determine if Tympanometry can be used to diagnose hearing impairment in children with otitis media with effusion. Method: A six month prospective study of school...

Getting Research Evidence into Policy: : The Need for Strengthening Linkages and Partnership between Health Policy Makers and Researchers in the Health Sectors of Developing countries

Bacteria Associated with Hospital Waste of Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri

Introduction : Hospital waste management is critical for minimizing health risks and environmental damage, particularly in developing countries where inadequate training and resources...

Impact of Free Maternity Service on Caesarean Acceptance and Perception in Delta State. South South Nigeria

Background. Although the Increasing rate of Caesarean section has remained a source of concern in different part of the world, it nevertheless remains an important intervention in the...

Patterns of Hysterosalpingographic Findings at a Tertiary Hospital in South-South, Nigeria: : A Three Year Review

Introduction: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is an investigative tool for assessing the  morphology of the uterine cavity and more importantly tubal patency in the routine workup of infertile...