Faculty of Clinical Sciences: Recent submissions

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Ureterovaginal fistula following spontaneous vaginal delivery, repaired by vaginal ureteroneocystostomy in a low resource setting

Chima, G (Journal of Surgical Case Reports,, 2017-07-01)

Ureterovaginal fistula commonly follows ureteric injury during pelvic surgery, and presents with continuous urinary incontinence in spite of normal micturition. Continuous urinary incontinence has significant impact on ...
Cord care among mothers of sub-urban Lewllem community of Jos South LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria

Chima, G (African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Development, 2015)

Care of the cord is a known determinant of an infant’s well-being in neonatal life period, and when not according to standard frequently results in high prevalence of neonatal infections and complications, some fatal. This ...
PREVALENCE OF PERITONITIS AND MORTALITY AMONGST PATIENTS ON PERITONEAL DIALYSIS IN AFRICA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Mbah, Ikechukwu (Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation ·, 2018-05)

INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide with a larger impact in Africa. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a desirable modality of renal replacement ...
Causes of Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality in Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

IHEKAIKE, Marcia Morayo (Asian Journal of Pediatric Research., 2023)

Introduction: Neonatal morbidity and mortality continue to be serious public health issues in developing countries, where it also has a considerable impact on the under-five mortality rate. Aims: To determine the causes ...
Risk factors for chronic kidney disease among adults in a tertiary hospital community in north-central, Nigeria.

IHEKAIKE, Marcia Morayo (Res. J. Health Sci., 2023)

Background: The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the increase globally with an attendant heavy disease burden and high morbidity and mortality from end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Data on the prevalence ...
A Rare Case of Duodenal Atresia with Situs Inversus Abdominalis.

IHEKAIKE, Marcia Morayo (Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery., 2022)

Background: Duodenal atresia is one of the causes of intestinal obstruction in a new-born. It can be associated with other congenital anomalies such as intestinal malrotation and congenital heart diseases. Association ...
Impact of COVID-19 on Admission into the Department of Paediatric Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH) Jos.

IHEKAIKE, Marcia Morayo (Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research., 2022)

Introduction: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) pandemic has a significant impact on global health systems, not only in terms of the number of people infected with the disease, but also in terms of patients with ...
Pattern of Internet Use among Undergraduate Clinical Medical Students in a Nigerian University during the Covid-19 pandemic.

IHEKAIKE, Marcia Morayo (Journal of Medical and Dental Science Research., 2022)

Internet use has become a way of life for the majority of higher education students all around the world especially in light of the recent COVID 19 pandemic. In the wake of the pandemic and accompanying lockdown globally, ...
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Internet Addiction among Clinical Medical Students of a Nigerian Private University

IHEKAIKE, Marcia Morayo (International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal, 2021)

Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of internet addiction among undergraduate clinical medical students of a Nigerian private university. Study Design: Cross sectional descriptive ...
Microalbuminuria in Children: A Comparative Study of HIV-Infected and Non-Infected Children in Jos, Nigeria.

IHEKAIKE, Marcia Morayo (J Ped Nephrol, 2021)

Background and Aim: Kidney disease occurs frequently in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected individuals and is a leading contributor to morbidity and mortality in patients with HIV. Early detection of kidney ...
Improving the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis using line probe assay and determining the factors associated with the disease in children in Jos, Nigeria.

IHEKAIKE, Marcia Morayo (Germs, 2020)

Introduction Diagnosing tuberculosis (TB), including pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), in children remains a challenge, partly due to its paucibacillary nature in young children. Data on the use of line probe assay (LPA), ...
Paediatric Morbidity and Mortality in a Suburban Hospital in Jos, North – Central Nigeria

IHEKAIKE, Marcia Morayo (International Journal of Tropical Diseases and Health, 2015)

Background: Even though there has been some decline in childhood mortality, figures still remain high in sub- Saharan Africa. The pattern of morbidity and mortality in health care institutions may be a reflection of ...
Prevalence of peritonitis and mortality in patients treated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) in Africa: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Mbah, Ikechukwu (BMJ Open Access, 2018-05-24)

Abstract Introduction Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is the ideal modality for renal replacement therapy in most African settings given that it is relatively cheaper than haemodialysis (HD) and ...
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY IN A COHORT OF PERSONS LIVING WITH DIABETES AT THE OUTPATIENT OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC OF A TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA

Mbah, Ikechukwu (Medical and Health Sciences European, 2023-09-05)

Abstract: Background and objectives: Diabetic retinopathy (DR), the primary retinal vascular complication of diabetes mellitus, is a leading cause of visual impairments and blindness. The risk factors for DR include ...
Prevalence of Obesity and Dyslipidemia in Hypertensives seen in Abuja

Mbah, Ikechukwu (Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Lab Investigation, 2009-07-08)

Abstract This is a report of observations on a hospital-based study over the prevalence of obesity and dyslipidaemia seen in hypertensives attending our hypertension clinic. 409 patients were screened and 315 (77%) found ...
Use of social media in doctor-patient relationship in Keffi, North-central Nigeria

Mbah, Ikechukwu (Journal of Consumer Health on the net, 2021-09-09)

Background A good doctor-patient relationship is important for quality health care delivery. Measures that improve such will improve health outcomes. The online social media has become an important part of our daily living ...
Kidney disease and its risk factors among Nigerians: Report of the World Kidney Day 2022 National Screening Programme

Mbah, Ikechukwu (African Journal of Nephrology, 2024-05-06)

Background: The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is great in low- and middle-income parts of the world compared to high-income regions. Determining CKD prevalence is crucial to drive and support evidence-based ...
The prevalence of acute kidney injury in women in Africa with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Mbah, Ikechukwu (African Journal of Nephrology, 2023-08-04)

Background: Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (HDP) is a leading and preventable cause of pregnancy-related acute kidney injury globally. This systematic review and meta-analysis determined the prevalence of AKI in cases ...
A roadmap for kidney care in Africa: An analysis of International Society of Nephrology–Global Kidney Health Atlas Africa data describing current gaps and opportunities

Mbah, Ikechukwu (African Journal of Nephrology, 2022-07-13)

Delivery of kidney care in Africa is significantly constrained by various factors. In this review, we used International Society of Nephrology–Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN–GKHA) data for Africa to address sub-regional ...
Changing Trends in the Pattern of Eye Diseases in Persons Living with Diabetes Mellitus – Data from a Tertiary Health Facility, South East, Nigeria

Mbah, Ikechukwu (Advances in Clinical Medical Research, 2023-06-30)

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with eye diseases such that the diabetic patients may even first present to the ophthalmologist where the diagnosis of DM is made. The trends in the pattern of eye diseases ...

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