A Systematic Review of the Role of Physiotherapy Interventions in Palliative Care

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The aim of this research is to conduct a systematic review analysing the role of the physiotherapy interventions in palliative care. PRISMA as a critical appraisal tool was utilised for the selection of the research articles. The inclusion criteria were based on the year of publication, ease of availability, language, geographical location, and study type. To ensure the credibility, databases such as Elsevier, Proquest,...

Author(s):Mweetwa Larry Lawrence

Effect Of Dosage Optimisation of Vertical Oscillatory Pressure on Some Clinical Variable of Patients with Chronic Low-back Pain

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Background: Vertical Oscillatory Pressure (VOP) is a spinal manual therapy technique commonly used among Nigerian physiotherapists for the management of low-back pain (LBP). However, lack of optimal dosage regarding amount of force to apply and the number of oscillations constitute a challenge to its standardisation. Aim: This study aimed to determine the effect of dosage-specific VOP on selected clinical variables in...

Author(s):Taofik O. Afolabi, Chidozie E. Mbada, Aanuoluwapo D. Afolabi , Michael O. Egwu

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Research Paper

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Here, we discuss the risks, effects, treatment and the lifestyle associated with the disorder of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. We also discuss the community that the people who have this disorder have and identify with.

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Association of Physical Activity Levels and Body Mass Index Among School-Age Public School Pupils in a Selected Community in Nigeria

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Background: Childhood obesity has emerged as a significant public health concern worldwide. Physical activity plays a crucial role in controlling childhood obesity. Objective: This study assessed the distribution of BMI and physical activity levels among the participants. And determined the association between body mass index and physical activity level among the school age. Methods: Four hundred and forty-two (422)...

Author(s):Afolabi T, Ajayi Erioluwa, Wilson-Iteke A, Asako O, Olowodasa Miriam L, Okinedo E.O, Apata Feminiyi ,Odoh E.U

Predictors of Fetal Macrosomia in Iringa, Tanzania: A Case Control Study

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Purpose: It is challenging to predict fetal macrosomia before delivery. This study aimed at assessing predictors of fetal macrosomia at Iringa Regional Referral hospital in Tanzania from June to December 2020. Method: An unmatched case-control study with 216 participants of whom 72 were cases - women who delivered babies weighing ? 4000g - and 144 were controls - women who delivered babies weighing 2500g to 3499g....

Author(s):Emmanuel Imani Ngadaya, Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania. Correspondence: [email protected] ORCID NO: --- Maria Angelica Rweyemamu, Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine and Dentistry The University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania Correspondence: [email protected] ORCID NO: --- Ipyana Hudson Mwampagatwa Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine and Dentistry The

Risk factors of thyroid immune-related adverse events induced by programmed cell death protein-1/programmed cell death ligand-1 inhibitors in patients with non-small cell lung cancer

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Previous studies have reported that pre-existing autoimmune diseases are associated with an increased risk of an irAE. However, whether a previous history of thyroid disease is associated with thyroid irAEs is unclear. Hence, we investigated the association between a previous history of thyroid disease and thyroid irAEs in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). From the medical records of our hospital, we...

Author(s):Rika Saikawa, Hodaka Yamada, Fumiyoshi Ohyanagi, Daisuke Suzuki, Kazuo Hara

PATTERN OF NEONATALS ADMISSIONS AND OUTCOME AT IMO STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL ORLU SOUTH EAST NIGERIA.

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Currently, the national neonatal mortality rate of Nigeria at 35.9 deaths per 1000 live births is very high compared to most western countries. Current efforts at reducing child mortality rates through the Sustainable developmental goals tend to neglect reduction in the neonatal mortality rate. Aim This study aims to assess the pattern of neonatal admission and outcome with a view to contributing its data to the...

Author(s):Okoro Jude Chidi, Ezeogu Joseph, Emechebe George.