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Survival of HIV Infected Children Born to Mothers Enrolled in a PMTCT Program in a Resource Poor Setting
(Scientific Research, 2013-06)
Background: Pediatric HIV is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The substantial expansion in
PMTCT has generated information on rates of transmission and associated factors, but there are limited studies ...
RNA Wave for the HIV Therapy: Foods, Stem Cells and the RNA Information Gene
(Scientific Research, 2013-06)
The microRNA (miRNA) gene is small RNA molecule, approximate 20 nucleotides (nts) in length, and also the miRNA
is information in a cell as well as the mobile genetic information; therefore, when only one kind of tumor ...
Mesh Infection and Migration after Umbilical Hernia Repair
(Scientific Research, 2013-10)
Mesh infection and migration are dangerous and common complications after hernia repair. Many factors cause mesh
migration, which may or may not be associated to infection. Before performing hernia repair using a mesh, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Late Presentation of a Congenital Intrinsic Duodenal Obstruction in a Patient with Anorectal Malformation
(Scientific Research, 2013-07)
Anorectal Malformations are known to be associated with various other congenital anomalies including duodenal
atresia. An association of congenital intrinsic duodenal obstruction causing partial duodenal obstruction in a ...
Therapeutic Process of Gynecological Pelvic Abscess— Retrospective Review of 20 Cases
(Scientific Research, 2013-03)
Background: Conservative therapies of pelvic abscess are not highly effective and surgical treatment is usually required.
This study reviewed cases of pelvic abscess treated at our hospital over a 3-year period to evaluate ...
Comparison of Double-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Needlescopic Cholecystectomy
(Scientific Research, 2013-12)
Purpose: Recently, reduced port surgery is becoming popular for laparoscopic surgery. “Reduced” means reducing the
size or number of ports, but it is controversial as to which procedure is better. We evaluated double-incision ...