Background: Parental use of online search engines to get information about their children’s illnesses is a common practice in developed countries. This online search is becoming part of our society, especially in the face of chronic disorders. Objectives: This study was undertake...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41647
Background: Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation and is often procured over the counter and given to children before presentation at the hospital. Objective of the Study: To determine the prevalence of pre-hospi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i9386
Background: Antibiotics are prescription-only medications but can be procured over the counter. This over the counter use of antibiotic is of global health concern as it has led to antibiotics resistance, increased severe side effects, increased cost and a cycle of abuse/misuse....
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i91588
Background: Paracetamol is a medication that is often procured over the counter in many nations including Nigeria. It is therefore prone to abuse/misuse with consequences. Objective of the Study: To determine the prevalence of pre-hospital use of paracetamol, preferred formulatio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i6352
Background: Adolescents make up a large and growing percentage of populations in the world, especially in the developing nations. They have peculiar health needs which are often neglected due to paucity of data from our health institutions and non-implementation of existing adole...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61548
Background: Misconceptions about teething are prevalent even in the 21st century, especially in developing countries like Nigeria. These myths, which are handed down from one generation to another may lead to trivialization of severe childhood illnesses as well as practices that...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430228
Background: History taking is a means of communication between patients and doctors. Documentation of such history is an effective means of communication between all concerned in patient management. Objectives: To assess the accuracy of documentation of history obtained by doctor...
Aim: Cerebrospinal fluid analysis is an investigation routinely carried out in patients to make a diagnosis, exclude a diagnosis or treat infectious and non -infectious diseases of the nervous system. Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid could be biochemical, microbiological or hemato...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121141
Introduction: Blood transfusion is a life-saving procedure best carried out as soon as it is recommended to avoid morbidity and mortality. Aim: To determine the Pattern, complications and social problems of blood transfusion in a neonatal unit in Southern Nigeria. Methodology: A...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i2338
Introduction: Childhood cancer is on the increase globally with a heterogenous distribution in the type seen in different localities, age groups, and gender. So also, is the outcome of treatment variable in different countries and is dependent on the availability of funds, drugs,...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2020/v20i830223