Public Health and Nursing: Recent submissions

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    • Prevalence and Incidence of HIV Infection among Fishermen along Lake Victoria Beaches in Kisumu County, Kenya 

      Ondondo, Raphael O.; Ng’ang’a, Zipporah W.; Mpoke, Solomon; Kiptoo, Michael; Bukusi, Elizabeth A. (Scientific Research, 2014-06)
      Background: Herpes simplex virus type-2 (HSV-2) and human papillomavirus (HPV) are common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among fishing communities and are associated with high HIV prevalence in this underserved ...

    • Development, Dependency and HIV Risk in Kiribati 

      McMillan, Karen; Worth, Heather (Scientific Research, 2014-06)
      A study was undertaken in Kiribati, a small Pacific island nation, that has a low-level HIV epidemic but a high incidence of STIs among seafarers, their spouses (and children), and those involved in sex work. There are ...

    • A Study of Factors Influencing VCT Service Utilization among the Youths: A Case Study of Kapsabet Division, Nandi County, Kenya 

      Ndwiga, Taratisio; Omwono, Masta (Scientific Research, 2014-09)
      Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is important in controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS especially among the Youths. The aim of the study was to determine the extent, to assess the level of awareness and to describe ...

    • Improving HIV Treatment Adherence through a Public Private Partnership in Zambia 

      Fomundam, Henry; Maranga, Andrew; Kamanga, Joseph; Tesfay, Abraham; Choola, Tamara; Nyangu, Stephen; Wutoh, Anthony (Scientific Research, 2014-03)
      Background: Effective ART with low viral loads and absence of STIs significantly reduce chances of sexual transmission of HIV. ART is therefore a key pillar in HIV prevention. Appropriate support is however essential for ...

    • Metabolic Syndrome in People with HIV/AIDS 

      Werberich, Ana Paula; Ceren, Juliana; Romancini, Jayder L. H.; Pimentel, Giuliano G. de A.; Junior, Miguel S.; Pupulin, Áurea R. T. (Scientific Research, 2013-12)
      Background: Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has changed the clinical picture of HIV infection by reducing morbidity and mortality rates in the population. However, alterations in lipid metabolism leading to ...

    • Pattern of HIV-1 Drug Resistance among Adults on ART in Nigeria 

      Odaibo, Georgina N.; Okonkwo, Prosper; Adewole, Isaac F.; Olaleye, David O. (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 ...

    • RNA Wave for the HIV Therapy: Foods, Stem Cells and the RNA Information Gene 

      Fujii, Yoichi R. (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 ...

    • Survival of HIV Infected Children Born to Mothers Enrolled in a PMTCT Program in a Resource Poor Setting 

      Gumbo, F. Z.; Kandawasvika, G. Q.; Kurewa, E. N.; Duri, K.; Chandiwana, P.; Mapingure, M. P.; Chirenje, M. Z.; Stray-Pedersen, B. (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 ...

    • New-Onset Seizures in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy at a Tertiary Centre in South-West, Nigeria 

      Olajumoke, Oshinaike; Akinsegun, Akinbami; Njideka, Okubadejo; Oluwadamilola, Ojo; Olaitan, Ojelabi; Adedoyin, Dosunmu; Adewumi, Adediran; Akinola, Dada; Sarah, Ajibola (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 

      Kanhere, Vivek M.; Kanhere, Anjali V.; Chakravarty, Devashish; Pendse, Nikhil; Pendse, Milan; Khan, Munir A.; Shrivastava, Anita; Narkhede, Vinod (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 ...

    • Does Obesity Affect Early Results after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting? 

      Aithoussa, Mahdi; Atmani, Noureddine; Seghrouchni, Anis; Abdou, Abdessamad; Moutakiallah, Younes; Bamous, Mehdi; Bellouize, Siham; Nya, Fouad; Lakhal, Zouhair; Ghadbane, Abdedaim H.; Elbekkali, Youssef; Boulahya, Abdelatif (Scientific Research, 2017-10)
      Background: The aim of this study was to quantify the effect of obesity on early results after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: A retrospective cohort study of patients underwent isolated CABG from ...

    • Left Ventricular Reconstruction and Mitral Valve Annuloplasty Combined with Papillary Muscle Relocation for Severe Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation 

      Furukawa, Koji; Yano, Mitsuhiro; Nakamura, Eisaku; Matsuyama, Masakazu; Nishimura, Masanori; Kawagoe, Katsuya; Nakamura, Kunihide (Scientific Research, 2017-12)
      A 46-year-old man was referred to our hospital due to severe ischemic mitral regurgitation with severe bileaflet tethering and a dilated left ventricle. We performed left ventricular reconstruction and mitral valve ...

    • Outcomes of Open Surgery for Popliteal Artery Aneurysms: An 18-Year Experience in a Single Institution in Japan 

      Makino, Yoshihisa; Hoshina, Katsuyuki; Yamamoto, Kota; Kimura, Masaru (Scientific Research, 2018-03)
      Objective: To elucidate the outcomes of open surgery for popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) in a single Japanese institution. Materials and Methods: Between 1999 and 2016, 35 patients (44 PAAs) underwent open surgery in ...

    • Atherosclerotic Descending Aortic Aneurysms. Pros and Cons of Surgery 

      Krylov, Vladimir P.; Titov, Leonid P.; Gaiduk, Valentina N.; Reut, Leonid I.; Smaliakou, Аleksey L.; Mankevich, Nadezhda V. (Scientific Research, 2015-09)
      Within the last few years, there has been a strong trend to rethink the issue of management of atherosclerotic descending thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). When etiopathogenetic associations among changes ...

    • Our Experience in 33 Patients of Multiple Ventricular Septal Defect Closure 

      Thangavel, Periyasamy; Kamalakkannan, Ganapathy S.; Karthekeyan, Baskar R.; Muthukumar, Siva; Vakamudi, Mahesh; Rethinasamy, Jebaraj (Scientific Research, 2015-10)
      Study: Retrospective study of 33 patients with multiple VSD during March 2009 to March 2014. Technique: The defects were located by injecting the cardioplegia solution into left atrium after occluding the pulmonary artery. ...

    • Assessment of the Left Ventricle Wall Motion Using Tagged Magnetic Resonance Imaging Data (tMRI) 

      Alenezy, Mohammed D. (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 ...

    • What Is the Best Surgical Approach for Bilateral Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts in Children? 

      Baram, Aram (Scientific Research, 2015-03)
      Introduction: The most common site for hydatid cysts in children is the lungs while in adult hepatic cysts are predominant. Bilateral pulmonary involvement is relatively rare and its surgical management is poorly described ...

    • Anaesthetic Challenges in Cardiac Interventional Procedures 

      Thangavel, Periyasamy; Muthukumar, Siva; Karthekeyan, Baskar R.; Vakamudi, Mahesh; Nayagam, Hemananand (Scientific Research, 2014-11)
      The increasing scope of interventions in the cardiac catheterization laboratory (CCL) and electrophysiological laboratory (EPL) has resulted in new challenges for the anaesthesia teams where they deal with different ...

    • Experience with Prosthetic Valve Replacement in Indigents with Rheumatic Heart Disease in Nigeria: 10-Year Follow-Up 

      Nwiloh, Jonathan O.; Oludara, Mobolaji A.; Adebola, Phillip A.; Edaigbini, Sunday A.; Danbauchi, Solomon (Scientific Research, 2015-08)
      Purpose: Active heart surgery programs are few in sub Saharan Africa outside of South Africa, with majority being low volume centers performing small numbers annually. We reviewed our long term outcome to identify factors ...

    • Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Acquired Heart Failures Amenable to Surgical Interventions in the Sub-Saharan Africa 

      Okonta, Kelechi E. (Scientific Research, 2014-07)
      Heart failure (HF) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa and indeed worldwide. The management of this condition has largely been thought to be within the domain of the Physician with the ...