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Study of Placenta Previa using Ultrasonography

Abstract An important causes of bleeding in the second half of pregnancy and in labor include placenta previa. These conditions are associated with significant maternal and prenatal mortality and morbidity. This is descriptive study conducted in Omdurman obstetrics and gynecology hospital. Duration of the study is 4 months. Our purpose was to study the placenta previa and its associatin risk factor sonographically to help in better outcome by reducing fetomaternal complication. Method of coll...

Assessment of renal funtion tests among patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Khartoum state.

Abstract Background: Rheumatoid arthritis patients had higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease and glomerulonephritis which increase mortality with a hazard ratio (HR) of 2.77-4.45. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess urea ,creatinine , sodium and potassium levels in rheumatoid arthritis patients . Materials of Methods: This comperative study was conducted at Military Hospital in Khartoum State, the study carried out on a total sample of 100 individual s including 50 wit...

Analytical Study of Impact of Poor Planning in the Schedule of Construction Projects in Khartoum State (2010 – 2015)

Abstract This study aimed at showing the effect of poor planning on the delay of the implementation of construction projects in the state of Khartoum between 2010-2015 in an attempt to identify the causes of poor planning which affect the duration of construction projects and lead to delays. The research sample included a number of workers and those interested in construction projects in Khartoum State. A number of financiers (eg banks) owners (electricity and telecommunications companies an...

Frequency of Pulmonary Candidiasis Among Hospitalized Patients with Respiratory Tract Diseases Attending Hospital -Khartoum State.

ABSTRACT This was cross sectional study aimed to determine the frequency and etiology of Pulmonary Candidiasis, conducted during the period from February to June 2018 at Elshaab Teaching Hospital (Khartoum State). Hundred hospitalized patients with respiratory tract disease suspected to have Pulmonary Candidiasis were enrolled in this study, both gender males and females were included in this study. Sputum specimens were collected from all suspected patients, and subjected to Gram’s stain,...

Measurement of Uterus Size of Multiparous Women Using Ultrasonography

Abstract This is a descriptive cross sectional study which was carried out during November 2018 to April 2019 in blue nile state in police hospital aldamazine Sudan. The aim of the study is to estimate measurement to of uterine size multiparous women scan. A total of 50 Female healthy arranged from 25 to 45 years, any female were examined by ultrasound Scanning using Esoade Scanners with 3.5-5 MHz probe trans abdominal scanning were performed to evaluate uterine size. Data was collected usin...

Factors Influencing Nurse Students Perceptions On The Implementation Of Competence-Based Education And Training Curriculum Among Diploma Nursing Schools In Tanzania: Analytical Cross-Sectiona

ABSTRACT Background: The Competence-Based Education and Training curriculum is a curriculum that emphasizes the complex outcomes of a learning process (knowledge, skills and attitude to be applied by learner). Tanzania adopted and started the implementation of CBET Curriculum among diploma nursing schools since 2008. This study intended to determine the factors influencing nurse students’ perception on implementation of Competence-Based Education and Training curriculum among diploma nursi...

Predictors Of Neonatal Sepsis Among Post Delivery Mothers At Kitete Regional Refferal Hospital In Tabora Region A Cross Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Background : Neonatal sepsis is the clinical infection categorized as early and lateonset that is a public health challenge all over the world. Number of factors; Premature rupture of membrane >18hours, repeated per vaginal examination, Prolonged/obstructed labor, antenatal care attendances have been associated with neonatal sepsis. Despite of all national interventions, Tabora Region is still the region with a high morbidity of neonatal sepsis at the western zone by 6.8%. Risk facto...

The Effect Of Caregivers Level Of Knowledge On Blood Glucose Control In Children With Type One Diabetes Mellitus In Zanzibar

ABSTRACT Background : The caregivers’ level of knowledge on T1DM plays a major role in the management of affected children. However, limited studies have evaluated the knowledge of caregivers on type one diabetes mellitus. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of caregivers’ level of knowledge on blood glucose control in children with type one diabetes mellitus in Zanzibar. Methods: A cross- sectional study was carried out at the diabetic clinics hospitals in Zanzibar. A co...

EWMA Control Chart Using Repetitive Sampling for Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels in Type-II Diabetes Patients

Abstract : In this paper, we discuss the application of the exponentially weighted moving average (EWMA) control chart for the monitoring blood glucose in type-II diabetes patients. We present tables for the practical use in healthcare. From the simulation results and a real example, the efficiency of the proposed chart in detecting a shift in diabetic level is compared with the existing chart. It is found that the proposed chart provides a strict method to monitor the diabetic levels in diab...

Acute Renal Failure In A Caucasian Traveler With Severe Malaria: A Case Report

Abstract Introduction Malaria is an Italian word composed of “mala” and “aria”, derived from malus (bad) and aeris (air). It is a disease caused by a protozoan parasite of the genus Plasmodium, namely, P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, and P. ovale, while P. Knowles commonly affects nonhuman primates [1]. The parasite is transmitted by an infected female Anopheles mosquito. The disease remains to be the major cause of morbidity and mortality in many tropical developing countries w...

Are Tanzanian health facilities ready to provide management of chronic respiratory diseases? An analysis of national survey for policy implications

Abstract Introduction Chronic respiratory diseases in Tanzania are prevalent and a silent burden to the affected population, and the healthcare system. We aimed to explore the availability of services and level of health facilities readiness to provide management of chronic respiratory diseases and its associated factors. Methods The current study is a secondary analysis of the 2014–2015 Tanzania Service Provision Assessment Survey data. Facilities were considered to have a high readiness ...

Evaluation Of Plasma Alkaline Phosphatase, Calcium And Phosphorous In Post-Menopausal Women With Osteoporosis

Abstract Osteoporosis Is A Highly Prevalent Public Health Problem With Osteoporosisrelated Fractures That Account For High Morbidity And Mortality. The Study Compared The Plasma Level Of Alkaline Phosphatase, Calcium And Phosphorous Of 50 Women With Osteoporosis As Test Group And 50 Apparently Healthy Women As Control Group And It Is Case Control Study Carried Out In A Period From March To December 2018 In Khartoum State, Sudan. Venous Blood (3ml) Was Collected From The Participants In...

Frequency Of Hepatitis B Virus Among Health Care Workers In Mcnimir Hospital, Shendi Locality

Abstract Hepatitis B infection is one of the world's major infectious diseases and health care workers (HCWs) have a high risk of occupational exposure to HBV. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted during March to October 2019, to detect the frequency of HBV serologically among health care workers in McNimir Hospital. One hundred (n=100) blood specimens were collected from each eligible participants and structured questionnaire was used to collect both demographic and clinical...

The Effect Of Blood Cupping On Plasma Creatinine And Uric Acid Levels

Abstract Cupping is an ancient mode of therapy for various ailments, practiced and recommended by ancient healers. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of blood cupping on some biochemical parameters. Fourty peoples were selected randomly between ages 20 to 70 years. Blood samples were collected from World Center for Prophetic Medicine and Organization of Rawabh in Khartoum State. The samples were collected from vein before and ten to fourteen days after cupping of each individ...

Assessments Of Liver Enzymes (Ast, Alt And Alp) Activity In Sudanese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract This is a case control study carried out to assess the activity of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphataes (AST, ALT and ALP) liver enzymes. The study was conducted in Omdurman Teaching Hospital from August to October 2014. A hundred type 2 diabetic patients and forty apparently healthy individuals were included in the study. Age of selected group ranged between 30−60 years, both males and females were included. Five ml of venous blood was col...


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