Introduction: Brucellosis is a zoonotic febrile infection common among farmers or herdsmen who come into contact with animals or animal products. Neurological complications are uncommon, but when they occur can be confused with other neurological diseases, particularly those due...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/4608
Aims: To assess the pattern of antimalarial drug use among the patients attending the teaching hospital in Jos North local Government of Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Tertiary hospital in Jos North Local Government of Plateau state of...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/4581
Hematopoietic Stem cell Transplantation (HSCT) is an approved therapy by the World Health Organization (WHO) for non-malignant and malignant disorder. This is readily assessable and available in developed countries. In 2006 a total of 50,417 first HSCT was recorded worldwide and...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/4760
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the levels of basic biochemical parameters like uric acid, potassium, sodium, bicarbonate and chloride in umbilical cord blood with a view to assess its suitability for stem cell transplantation. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/4759
Aims: Nigeria’s contraceptive prevalence is one of the lowest in sub-Saharan Africa. The majority of married women in Nigeria is not currently using contraceptives and has no intention of doing so in the near future. This study was aimed at exploring the key cultural and societal...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/4573
Aims: Behavior change communication (BCC) has been recommended in maternal health however, little is known about its effectiveness in improving knowledge and utilization of services. This paper presents findings from Matlab, a rural area of Bangladesh to inform policy about the e...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/2973
Aim: The study investigated the possible relationship of luteal phase progesterone, toxic heavy metals and nutrients in normal-weight women with history of recurrent pregnancy loss for adequate management. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The Obst...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/1268
Aim: The presence of HIV and pregnancy is a double insult on the health of mothers. Both of these have been associated with free radical injury. The aim was to determine levels of malondialdehyde and antioxidants of newly diagnosed HIV sero-positive pregnant women. Place and Dura...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/3884
Background/Aims: Cytomegalovirus is one of the opportunistic infections associated with significantly high morbidity and mortality among patients living with HIV/AIDS. Clinical manifestation of CMV infection is worse among HIV patients not receiving highly active antiretroviral t...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/4442
Aim: This study aims at documenting the prevalence and complications of male infant circumcision and compares the complication rates between various circumcisers. Study Design: A prospective study. Place and Duration of Study: 300 consecutive male infants attending the infant imm...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/3351