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Assessment of the Left Ventricle Wall Motion Using Tagged Magnetic Resonance Imaging Data (tMRI)
(Scientific Research, 2015-11)
In this paper, the Radial Strain (RS) and Strain Rate (SR) was calculated using tagged MRI (tMRI)
data. Using tagged magnetic resonance imaging (tMRI), the left ventricle short axis of five healthy
adults (three men and ...
The Treatment of Partial-Thickness Burns with a Hydroconductive Wound Dressing: Clinical and Mechanistic Effects
(Scientific Research, 2013-05)
Objectives: Edema in partial-thickness burn wounds can decrease tissue perfusion, increase tissue ischemia, and
deepen the burn injury. We report the results of a clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of a ...
New-Onset Seizures in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy at a Tertiary Centre in South-West, Nigeria
(Scientific Research, 2013-06)
Background: Seizures are associated with neurological manifestations of HIV. They may be the presenting symptom
and can occur at any disease stage. Aim: To determine the frequency and clinical aspects of new-onset seizures ...
Cardiac Surgery during Pregnancy-Our Experience
(Scientific Research, 2017-08)
Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) continues to be endemic in developing
countries like India, thus a number of female patient present with
valvular heart disease complicating pregnancy. Surgery is lifesaving in ...
Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement with Partial Lower Sternotomy
(Scientific Research, 2018-06-15)
Objectives: Due to recent spread of minimally invasive surgery, the demand
for minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) is increasing. We investigate
the usefulness of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement ...
Management of Traumatic Joint Dislocations in Irrua
(Scientific Research, 2015-03)
Aim: To elucidate the pattern of presentation and management of traumatic major joint dislocations
as seen in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. Method: A five-year retrospective review of 44
cases in 43 patients. Data ...
Combined Antero-Posterior Inverted-U Metaphyseal and Open-Wedge Medial-Epiphyseal Osteotomy for Advanced Blount Disease
(Scientific Research, 2015-04)
Background: Blount disease is frequently associated with deformities that may not be adequately
corrected by a single metaphyseal osteotomy. This study evaluated the outcome of a combined
metaphyseal and epiphyseal ...
Pattern of HIV-1 Drug Resistance among Adults on ART in Nigeria
(Scientific Research, 2013-12)
Background: The development of anitiretroviral drug resistance may limit the benefit of antiretroviral therapy. Therefore
the need to closely monitor these mutations, especially the use of ART is increasing. This study ...
Hybrid External Fixation for Open Severe Comminuted Fractures of the Distal Femur
(Scientific Research, 2013-02)
Background: The treatment of distal femoral open comminuted fractures is a major problem for orthopedic surgeon.
The basic and important aim in treatment of these fractures is to assemble the condylar fragments and then ...
Platelets Levels before and after Surgical Intervention in Patients with Oral and Maxillofacial Tumors at MNH, Tanzania
(Scientific Research, 2015-01)
Background: There are documented effects of platelets on the solid tumors which need further
study. The elevated platelet counts have been described for majority of cancers. There is inadequate
information of effect of ...