Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Journal
July - Volume 1, Number 1 (2024)
Published: July 9, 2024
NEUROTRAUMA IN MOTORCYCLISTS: THE ROLE OF HELMETS IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA
Ifeanyi Emmanuel Okafor
Abstract
Trauma represents a significant global health burden, contributing to high rates of morbidity and mortality, particularly among young males. Neurotrauma, including cranio-spinal injuries, constitutes a substantial portion of trauma-related injuries, with a considerable impact on public health. Studies by Adesukanmi et al. (1998), IHITFR (1989), Kemp and Sibert (1997), Le et al. (2006), Reed (1996), and Solagberu et al. (2003) have underscored the prevalence and severity of neurotrauma, highlighting its status as a leading cause of death among adults under 45 years of age. A significant proportion of head and spinal injuries occur in individuals under 30 years old, with...
DEVELOPING AN ALGORITHM FOR GALLBLADDER CONDITION GRADING: PILOT STUDY RESULTS
Chukwuma Okeke Ifeanyi
Abstract
Milk ultrasonography (MU) emerges as a valuable diagnostic tool for evaluating gallbladder function by assessing its emptying or refilling dynamics following oral administration of milk. Employing milk as a cholecystokinetic agent, MU enables cholecystodynamic studies with implications for understanding gastrointestinal hormone-mediated processes. Early experiments elucidated the hormonal-mediated contraction of the gallbladder upon food, particularly fat, entering the duodenum, accompanied by increased secretion of enzyme-rich pancreatic juice. Initially attributed to gastrointestinal hormones cholecystokinin (CCK) and pancreozymin, it was later revealed that a single hormone, CCK-pancreozymin (CCK-PZ), governed both actions, characterized by a 33 amino-acid sequence. Furthermore, the discovery of caerulein, a...
TRACKING ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY IN UTI PATHOGENS: EVIDENCE FROM SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, YOLA
Oladipo Ajayi Adewale
Abstract
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a prevalent bacterial infection affecting individuals across community and healthcare settings, frequently prompting medical consultations. With notable contributions from Susman (1998), Tice (1999), Al-Sweih et al. (2008), and Kolawale et al. (2009), UTIs emerge as a significant public health concern, characterized by their widespread occurrence and clinical impact. This paper offers a comprehensive overview of UTIs, encompassing their epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, and management strategies. Drawing upon insights from seminal studies, it highlights the multifactorial nature of UTIs, involving complex interactions between host factors, microbial pathogens, and environmental determinants. UTIs are recognized as a leading...
RESPONDING TO CHANGE: HOW RELIGIOUS HOSPITALS ADDRESS EVOLVING HEALTHCARE NEEDS
Robert Davis Christopher
Abstract
In 2021, health expenditures in the United States soared to an astounding $4.3 trillion, equivalent to 18.3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). A significant portion of these expenses, 19%, was attributed to hospital inpatient services. This substantial financial burden has implications for religious hospitals, which often serve as safety net providers, grappling with both organizational and environmental challenges due to the volume of charity care they deliver. Consequently, religious hospitals are compelled to enhance operational efficiency and foster coordination between inpatient and outpatient facilities to meet the evolving demands of healthcare. As state and federal governments contend with mounting...
RENAL RISK IN NIGERIAN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY: ASSESSING ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY AT HIGH DEPENDENCY CENTERS
Temitope Adeyemi Olamide
Abstract
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in surgical procedures, particularly heart and vascular surgeries, leading to increased healthcare costs, prolonged hospital stays, and adverse outcomes. Various criteria and definitions have been used to diagnose AKI, with the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcome (KDIGO) criteria being the most widely accepted. Cardiac surgery-associated AKI (CSA-AKI) has a reported prevalence of approximately 30%, while the prevalence of AKI requiring dialysis (AKI-D) is around 6%. Accurate and timely diagnosis of CSA-AKI is crucial for early intervention and improved patient outcomes.
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