Changes in lipid profile are common in adult patients with malaria, but only a few studies have evaluated such lipid abnormalities in uncomplicated falciparum malaria cases from the South America. This is a prospective study designed to evaluate transient lipid abnormalities in a...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34257
Aims: The study aimed to assess the pattern of pesticide use and application practices among farmers and factors influencing such practices in Sokoto, North western Nigeria. Study Design: It was a cross sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: it was carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34922
Aims: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are becoming significant causes of morbidity and mortality. However very little information is available in our setting on the trend of NCDs in children. The aim is to determine the pattern and trend of NCDs in children in Jos, Nigeria. Stud...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34810
Aims: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of burning candles from paraffin sources to determine whether indoor environment under that condition is safe and healthy for human. Study Desi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34965
Aims: This study was carried out with the objective of investigating E. coli virulence factors, antibiotic sensitivity, presence of extended-spectrum-β-lactamase [ESBL] and serotype H1 O157 in E. coli from fish foods in comparison with those from healthy and diarrheic children in...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34262
Background: The prevalence of Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa because of rapid demographic and epidemiologic transitions. There are several criteria for diagnosing MetS. This study compared the prevalence of MetS in a rural and urban community in Sou...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33993
Epiluminescence dermoscopy was developed mainly for the diagnoses of melanoma and other skin cancers. This technology is also being increasingly applied for the diagnoses of other cutaneous diseases. With rising popularity and availability, dermoscopes are taking up other roles....
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34851
Emergence of antibiotic resistance is a serious health problem both in human and animal all over the world. In this study, we investigated the prevalence of quinolone-resistant E. coli isolated from apparently healthy cattle in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh. A total of 137 rect...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34404
Aims: This study aims to provide in-depth knowledge of current infant feeding practices in order to create an evidence base and develop well-targeted strategies to reduce the prevalence of child malnutrition. Study Design: This study is designed by using a descriptive cross-secti...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33877
Aim: Fine needle aspiration cytology of palpable lumps is a simple, inexpensive diagnostic modality. The aim of presenting this case is to highlight its utility in diagnosis of a patient presenting with multiple subcutaneous nodules. Presentation of Case: We report a case of diss...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33978