Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-567X/1510083
The Intersection of Two Pandemics: Elucidating the Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on HIV Services among Key Populations in Northeast Nigeria
Moses Katbi, Maryam Bello, Oluwatosin Adeoye, Adefisayo Adedoyin, Amalachukwu Ukaere, Rachel Goldstein, Kent Klindera, Iyiola Faturiyele, Helina Meri, Homsuk Swomen and Adegboye Adeoye
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: October 05, 2022
The global impact of COVID-19 continues to affect all sectors, especially the healthcare sector. This retrospective study was conducted using data generated from routine program implementation in low and middle income setting across 2 north eastern states of Nigeria in sub- Saharan Africa....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410146
Seasonality of Acute Cholecystitis: A Review of Global Patterns
Auda Fares, Adnan Taib and Resul Toprak
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: September 30, 2022
Acute Cholecystitis occurs throughout the year, but some months are associated with higher incidences. The aim of this study is to review prior research, summarise the current knowledge and controversies related to seasonal variability of acute cholecystitis and to examine whether acute cholecystitis has a seasonal pattern....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5769/1510101
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Mothers on Neonatal Danger Signs
Ramamonjinirina TP, Tsifiregna RL, Rabemananjara A, Rakotondravelo SM and Rabesandratana N
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: October 13, 2022
Neonatal mortality is still a public health problem. The objective of our study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers in the Fianarantsoa Level 2 Basic Health-care Centers, face to neonatal danger signs. This was a prospective cross-sectional study of pregnant women of the second gestational age and above (parity ≥ 1), who came for prenatal consultation in public health centers, on their knowledge, attitudes, and practices in front of neonatal danger signs. The surve...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-346X/1410141
Epidemiological, Clinical, Therapeutic and Prognostic Features of Ocular Trauma in Kara
Kokou Vonor, Lidaw Trimua, Roger Ahlonko Kuaovi Koko, Koffi Didier Ayéna, Méba Banla and Komi Patrice Balo
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: September 06, 2022
What is the impact of the exponential increase in the car fleet in cities? To describe the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and prognostic features of ocular trauma in Kara. We conducted a retrospective and descriptive study from January 1st, 2017, to December 31st, 2020, a period of 4 years. Mechanical traumas were classified according to the Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology (BETT), and prognosis was assessed according to the Ocular Trauma Score (OTS)....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-346X/1410140
Multimodal Endoscopic and Trans-Orbital Resection of Recurrent Orbital Fibrous Dysplasia with Orbital Wall Reconstruction
Zahra Markatia, MD, Shanlee M. Stevens, MD, Rozita Jafari, MD, Golfam Mehrparvar, MD, Amir Arabi, MD, MPH3, Kambiz Ameli, MD and Wendy W. Lee, MD
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: August 22, 2022
Fibrous dysplasia (FD) commonly affects the craniofacial structures including the orbit. Rarely, growth involving the orbital apex can cause intra-orbital or intracanalicular optic nerve compression leading to permanent vision loss. Any sign of optic nerve compression is an indication for surgical resection. We report a case of compressive optic neuropathy secondary to craniofacial FD that was treated with combined endoscopic and trans-orbital resection as well as orbital wall and facial reconst...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-3885/1710072
Aggressive Necrotizing Fasciitis in a 12-Year-Old Girl of Unknown Etiology: Diagnosis, Therapy, and Prognosis
Saad Madi, MD, Bernd Hillrichs, MD and Jorg Gleißner, MD
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: October 16, 2022
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a severe, life-threatening soft tissue infection characterized by rapidly spreading necrosis of fascia and subcutaneous tissue with fulminant course and rapid fatal evolution. We present the case of a 12-year-old girl who presented with edema and redness of the left feet without any traumatic event. 48-hours later, her symptoms worsened, and sepsis developed. After a diagnosis of NF was established, surgery was immediately performed followed by plastic reconstructio...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-3634/1410159
Intelligent Prophylaxis of Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Arthur Grünerbel and Lorenz Grünerbel
Article Type: Clinical Study | First Published: September 30, 2022
A high skin surface pressure at the feet over a longer period of time can cause foot ulcers. It can occur due to insufficient relief of tissue and a lack of alarm signals from the nervous system, especially for patients with Diabetic Polyneuropathia. A healthy person would move and relieve the foot after a while. A medical wearable can warn a patient without natural alarm signals....