Background: Placenta praevia remains a major cause of antepartum haemorrhage contributing significantly to maternal and perinatal mortality especially in developing countries including Nigeria. This study sought to determine the risk factors for placenta praevia among parturients...
Background: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) refers to a spectrum of diseases characterised by aberrant growth and development of the trophoblasts of the placenta that may continue even after the end of pregnancy. Objective: To determine the prevalence, risk factors, clini...
Background: Prolapse of the umbilical cord remains a life threatening obstetric emergency for the fetus. This study sought to evaluate the prevalence, associated factors, and outcomes of cord prolapse in Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH), Okolobiri, Nigeria. Method...
Background: The Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria developed a national guideline for the management of severe preeclampsia/eclampsia (Severe PE/E). Effective compliance with these guidelines is essential for delivery of quality care to women with these conditions. This study...
Background: Hysterosalpingography is the most commonly used investigative modality for the evaluation of tubal patency. It is cheap, readily available and reliable. However, its main drawback is associated pain. Objective: To determine the predictive factors for the severity of p...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i530593
Background: Infertility is the inability of a couple to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse. Hysterosalpingography plays a very crucial role the evaluation of the women with infertility. Objective: To determine the relationship between pre-procedure...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i230578
Background: Physiological changes in the renal system lead to important modifications in electrolyte, acid-base balance and renal function. Some of these changes occur in the renal dimensions and volume, and to adequately interpret these changes, physiological changes in pregnanc...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i231258
Background: The lack of properly-stocked facilities with basic and essential equipment and supplies as well as clinical guidelines required to successfully manage Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia (PE/E) has been reported in developing, low-income countries. It is necessary to ensure prope...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i930902
Background to Study: Maternal mortality and morbidity are very high in sub-Saharan Africa as in most developing countries, Nigeria inclusive. There have been concerted efforts by Governments of these countries, Non-Governmental Organisations, International and World bodies on how...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18276
Background: Hysterosalpingography is an investigative modality used in the evaluation of the uterine cavity, fallopian tubes, and adjacent peritoneal cavity following the injection of contrast material through the cervical canal. Objective: To determine the pattern of pathologies...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i531292
E. K. Kiridi, P. C. Oriji, E. G. E. Kiridi, D. C. Briggs, O. Chibundu, J. U. Ugwoegbu, P. Y. Bosrotsi, A. E. Ubom, C. Okechukwu, A. O. Addah, I. J. Abasi, T. O. Adebawojo & A. D. Adesina·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2022
Background: Umbilical venous (UV) blood flow is a direct and physiological measurement of vascular placental function. Objectives: To correlate UV blood flow with gestational age (GA) and foetal weight (FW) in a cohort of normal pregnant Nigerian women. Materials and Methods: 2,2...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2022/v24i10583