Thomas Obiora Nnaji

Usefulness of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine in the Prevention of Malaria in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Experience from the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu, Nigeria

Celestine Okwara, Nkeiru Mbadiwe, Ugochi Onu, Chinwe Philomena Onyia et autres

A bstract Background: The widespread report of chloroquine (CQ)-resistant malaria led to the development and use of a more efficacious artemisinin-based combination therapy. Use of CQ/hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as effective therapy for malaria thus gradually decreased over the years, yet malaria continues to …

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Correlation of neck circumference with other anthropometric measurements among participants in a market survey at Ebonyi, South East, Nigeria

Chidiebere Valentine Ugwueze, Kenechukwu Emmanuel Onyekachi, Nnamdi Chukwunomso Anikpo, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude et autres

Introduction: neck circumference is one of the anthropometric measurements that are not routinely considered in the evaluation of patients with obesity and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This study was aimed at correlating neck circumference with other anthropometric measurements. Methods: it was a …

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Awareness and Frequency of Encounter With Subjects With Antiphospholipid Syndrome by Medical Practitioners in Tertiary and Some Other Health Institutions in Southeast Nigeria

Celestine Okwara, K E Ekwuazi, Michael Chinweuba Abonyi, Fintan Ekochin et autres

A bstract Background: Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune multisystem disorder. There has been a limited number of reported cases from Nigeria. Objectives: To determine the awareness and frequency of encounters with APS cases by medical practitioners in health institutions in South …

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Atypical Mpox in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Facility

Nneka Marian Chika-Igwenyi, Uche Sonny Unigwe, Nnennaya Anthony Ajayi, Ogah Emeka Onwe et autres

BACKGROUND: We describe diverse clinical characteristics and course of confirmed mpox cases managed in a Nigerian tertiary health facility. METHODS: Clinical and epidemiologic data were analyzed, highlighting the unusual presentations of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-confirmed mpox cases observed during the 2022 outbreak. …

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Navigating diagnostic challenges in syphilitic alopecia: insights from dermoscopy

Ijeoma C Agbara, Thomas Obiora Nnaji, Nkechi Anne Enechukwu, ChikaMary Emeka et autres

This report emphasizes the diagnostic difficulties in differentiating syphilitic alopecia from alopecia areata, as exclamation mark hairs that have previously been known to be the diagnostic hallmark and discriminating sign of alopecia areata can also be seen in syphilitic alopecia. A holistic …

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Prevalence of Hypertension in a rural community in southeast Nigeria; an opportunity for early intervention.

Birinus Ezeala‐Adikaibe, Nkeiruka Chigaekwu Mbadiwe, Umeh Okafor, Monday Ume Nwobodo et autres

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Audit of Stroke Admissions in a Tertiary Hospital in South East Nigeria.

Birinus Ezeala‐Adikaibe, U. H. Okafor, C C Okwara, Emmanuel Uzodinma Iwuozo et autres

INTRODUCTION: Stroke is one of the commonest causes of medical admissions and mortality in Nigeria. Documenting the pattern of stroke and risk factors for stroke is important not only for public health policy makers but also for physicians in implementing both primary …

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Ebola Haemorrhagic Disease: Sero-epidemiology and Where Haematology Comes into play in the diagnosis

Ogbonna Collins Nwabuko, John Austin Chikezie, Thomas Obiora Nnaji

Ebola Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (EVD) is a bio-hazard and a bioterrorism with a global health impact. It is currently one of the public health emergencies which requires a multidisciplinary approach in its diagnosis and management, hence, necessitating an emergency preparedness response. The …

Cardiovascular Risk Factors in South-Eastern Nigeria: A Community Based Survey

Chukwuemeka O Eze, Uma A Kalu, Thomas Obiora Nnaji

Background: Cardiovascular risk factors play a major role in cardiovascular disease burden worldwide. The prevalence is known to be in the increase especially in the developing countries. There is need for timely community based studies in order to keep tab with the …

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Mortality Pattern in Intensive Care Unit: Experience at Abakaliki Southeastern Nigeria

Chukwuemeka O Eze, Francis C. Okoro, Thomas Obiora Nnaji, Monday Ume Nwobodo et autres

Background: An intensive care unit (ICU) is a special unit of a hospital that provides intensive treatment for patients with severe or life-threatening illnesses and injuries, which require constant care and close monitoring with life support equipment. The mortality rate is still …

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Rare case of Behcet’s disease in an African patient: a case report and review of the literature

Thomas Obiora Nnaji

Behcet's disease was first described by Hulusi Behcet, is a rare immune-mediated small-vessel vasculitis with multisystemic manifestations.Patients with this disease usually present with recurrent oral aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers and eye lesions.A 61 year old African man presented to the dermatology clinic …

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Knowledge of Medical Students about Epilepsy: Need for a Change

BA Ezeala-Adikaibe, T C Okpara, OS Ekenze, Obinna Donatus Onodugo et autres

PURPOSE: Though most doctors in their professional life will provide care for people with epilepsy, many will not get further training in their professional life. There may be other barriers, perceived or not, to providing care to people living with epilepsy by …

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