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Assessment of Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding using Ultrasound in Um Dwanban Administrative Area

Abstract This is a descriptive cross sectional study conducted in Um Dawan Ban area in medical Mohammed Saad’s complex from August 2016 to January 2017, by Real Time Ultrasound Denshi Fukuda machine with Convex(Curved) probe with frequency 3.5 MHz. The problem of the study was an incidence of abnormal vaginal bleeding was high among pregnant and non-pregnant women in Um Dwanban administrative area. The study aimed to Assessment of Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Using Ultrasound in Um Dawan Ban a...

Study of Malignant Breast Tumors using Ultrasound

Abstract From February 2014 to November 2014 inclusive, (200) patients presented for breast imaging and of these, (100) formed the study group , All patients in the study group were imaged with breast ultrasound. There was inclusive and exclusive data due to the lack of required information. The appearance of specific types of breast carcinoma has been studied. Although appearances vary greatly, some patterns are typical,, Mucin-containing carcinomas are often circumscribed but may have irreg...

Evaluation of Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Clinical Findings for Brain Stroke Patients in Khartoum State

Abstract The aim of this study is to evaluate of the diffusion magnetic resonance imaging with clinical findings for brain stroke patients in Khartoum state, to evaluate the doctor's experience about the diffusion weighted imaging for brain stroke, measure the accuracy of diffusion weighted imaging in detection brain stroke, compare the DWI findings and the conventional MRI protocols findings for brain stroke, determine the most clinical findings for brain stroke and to determine the MRI depa...

Measurement of Prothrombin Time and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time in Sudanese Sickle Cell Anemia Patients in Khartoum State

Abstract This is a case control study aimed to measure levels of, Prothombin time (PT), activated partial Thromboplastin time (APTT), platelet count in patients with homozygous sickle cell disease (HbSS), sickle cell trait (HbAS) and normal controls (HbAA). The study period from August to October 2019, in Khartoum State in the Sickle Cell Clinic of Gaffer Ibn Auf Children Specialized Hospital and Al-ribat University hospital. The study population comprises two groups of children in different ...

Assessment of Pancreas in Diabetic Patients using Ultrasound

Abstract This is experimental study was done in Clinic of ultrasound, Alfao, Algadarif state, Sudan, during the period from June to October 2018, using Sonoscape A6machine with Curvilinear transducer 3.5MHZ to measure the normal spleen dimensions in adult Sudanese, and to correlate these dimensions with the variables of age, gender, height, weight and body mass index, the study was done with the subjects lying in right lateral decubits in deep breath the spleen dimensions were measured by cen...

Study of Shoulder Joint Pain Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

ABSTRACT This was a descriptive and analytic study ,the main objective of this study was to study shoulder joint pain using magnetic resonance imaging. The study was conduct at Alamal Daignostic center in Khartoum state which equipped by high guality machine Philips 1.5 tesla closed machine. A total of 50 patients (29 male,21 female) aged from (20 years to 70 years) weight between (60 kg to 99 kg ), all those complaining of persistent shoulder pain most of them were under gone routine plain s...

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Ovine Hydatidosis In West Omdurman Locality-Sudan

Abstract This study was conducted on 176 sheep slaughtered at Al-sabaloga abattoir, West Omdurman, Khartoum State, Sudan, during the period extended from October2016 to December 2016. The objectives were to estimate the prevalence of hydatid cysts in sheep and to investigate risk factors associated with the disease. Routine meat inspection procedure was employed to detect the presence of hydatid cysts in visceral organs (liver, lung, heart and muscle). The Examined sheep originated from two a...

A Study of Eyes Diseases in Diabetic Patients using Ultrasonography

Abstract Ultrasound has become an increasingly important role in the diagnosis and early detection of most widespread diseases. It is characterized by availability, ease and cheapness. The study evaluated diabetic eyes using ultrasound. Diabetes is a very common disease in the world population. It not only causes fatigue but also affects the economy of countries. The aim of the present study is to study the role of B-scan. Ultrasonography in the eye for diabetic patients. A descriptive analyt...

Calcium and Phosphate Status in Postmenopausal and Premenopausal Women in SharqElneel Locality.

Abstract Menopause is a normal, natural transition in the life, there are many changes occur during this period. This cross-section study, conducted to determine the calcium and phosphate level in Sudanese postmenopausal women compared to premenopausal women in period from March to May 2017. Fifty samples were collected from postmenopausal women without diseases, and thirty premenopausal women without disease, as control group, were informed about study and verbal consent from participants wa...

Study of Causes of First Trimester Complications using Ultrasonography

Abstract The demand for ultrasound in early pregnancy has been increasing steadily, and is now a routine investigation for most women within the first trimester of their pregnancy. It is a safe investigation which provides reassurance, charts normal development, and identifies women with abnormal or high risk pregnancies. The main objectives of this study is to determine the causes of pregnancy failure in first trimester, to identify sonographer features of early pregnancy failure, and to stu...

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices On Prevention of Tuberculosis Among HIV/AIDS Positive Adult Clients of 18 Years and Above Attending Art Clinic at Namokora Health Center Iv Kitgum District

ABSTRACT Tuberculosis is a common and potentially lethal infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis in humans (Daviaud and Chopra, 2008). Tuberculosis usually attacked the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body. People living with HIV are 20 to 30 times more likely to develop active TB disease than people without (WHO, 2014). The study was carried out among HIV/AIDS positive adult clients attending ART clinic at Namukora HC IV w...

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Condom Use Among Youths Attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Ishaka Municipality, Bushenyi District, Western Uganda.

Abstract Condom use is of greater benefit to the youths. It is a tool that serves a great deal in prevention of HIV/AIDS and HIV related infections, so are other STD/STIs and unwanted pregnancies. Despite such benefits, youths do not use condoms. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the KAP of youths attending KIU-TH towards condom use in Ishaka municipality, Bushenyi district. The study design was cross sectional and descriptive, but data analysis was mainly quantitative. 67 respondents ...

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Health Workers About Palliative Care at Ishaka Adventist Hospital, Bushenyi District

ABSTRACT Globally, 35 million people experience pain and suffering caused by old age or by lifelimiting conditions such as cancer, AIDS, and other chronic diseases. This study was purposely to examine the knowledge, attitude and practice of Health Workers about Palliative care at Ishaka Adventist Hospital, Bushenyi district. The study used a descriptive cross-sectional design which employed qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection within a short period of only two weeks. The st...

Factors Influencing Mental Disorders Among Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Attending Health Facilities in Bushenyi, Bushenyi District, Western Uganda.

ABSTRACT Background: Mental illness affects many health related outcomes for an HIV positive individual and the prevalence of anxiety, depression and substance abuse is higher among people living with HIV/AIDS than in the general population. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to investigate the factors influencing mental disorders among persons living with HIV/AIDS attending health facilities in Bushenyi. Methodology: The study employed a descriptive survey where both qualitative an...

Factors Related to Poor Utilization of Immunization Among Children Under Five Years in Muramba Health Centre Iii, in Kisoro District

ABSTRACT Background: Despite increase in global immunization coverage, many children around the world especially in developing countries still left unimmunized. In 2008, 17% of children under one five years in low- and middle-income countries die because of vaccine preventable diseases before they reach their fifth birthdays. Immunizable diseases account for 22% of under-five deaths in Nigeria and poor knowledge and attitude have been responsible for non-immunization of children. Objective: T...


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