Genetic predisposition plays a key role in many forms of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Family members of patients with advanced renal disease have been reported to have an increased prevalence of CKD. We sought to investigate the prevalence of CKD among first and second degree re...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/33942
Renal disease constitute an enormous health burden globally and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. This study aims to determine the spectrum of renal diseases admitted into the medical wards of a new teaching hospital – Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makur...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/31742
Monday O. Ogiator, Chinyere I. Okpara, Peter T. Mbaave, Godwin Achinge, John Okopi & Adaora B. Ogiator·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2017
Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a global health problem associated with high morbidity and mortality. Information on the aetiology and outcomes of AKI will help to audit practice and advocate for policies that will improve outcome of patients with AKI. This study aims to...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31579
Career choice is a very crucial decision for medical students. Information regarding area of specialization of medical students is important to plan human resources for health and ensure a fair, equitable and quality health care service in a country. This study aims to determine...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31451
There is shortage of medical manpower including internists in Nigeria. Young interns prefer certain specialties to the neglect of others. This creates a gap in health care delivery. Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the rate of selection of internal medicine as a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31450