IntroductionWorkers at fuel stations are exposed to petroleum vapour and vehicular exhaust, which both sources of volatile organic compounds criteria pollutants (particulate matter, CO, SO2, NO2). Long-term exposure these air has been linked a decline in lung function. The study aimed quantify the ambient concentration relate it spirometric findings among station attendants Osogbo, Nigeria.MethodologyThis was cross-sectional aged 18 50 Osogbo. Air sampling done using an Aeroqual Series 500...

Purpose: To determine the current prevalence of rheumatic heart disease (RHD), clinical features, types valvular lesions, complications and mortality, at Ladoke Akintola University Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, South West Nigeria. Methods: We conducted a retrospective, descriptive study all cases RHD seen in medical outpatient clinics wards LAUTECH for 9 years, from January 2003 to December 2011. Statistical analysis data obtained was done using SPSS 16. Results: The total...

Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is a restrictive cardiomyopathy, the prevalence of which declining globally. This study was carried out to determine if there were changing patterns in its local South-West Nigeria.We reviewed medical records all patients admitted or attending cardiology clinic outpatient/specialty clinics Department Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Nigeria. Medical data for those with EMF from January 2003 December 2009 retrieved and...

Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) is a key diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in pulmonology. Experience with scanty most developing countries.The goal of this study was to report our experience clinical utility bronchoscopy.A review requests, services, reports performed over 5-year period performed. Demographic characteristics were extracted. Indications for the procedures, type bronchoscopic sampling done, final diagnosis, complications reported. Sensitivities, specificities,...

Introduction Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the most widely used vector control interventions for preventing malaria transmission. The study sought to determine regular use of LLIN, factors associated with usage and effect LLIN utilization on development among under-five children.Methods This was a hospital-based cross-sectional observation study. We enrolled consecutive caregivers their children aged 6 59 months who presented fever in absence localizing sign. A structured...

A bstract Background: Insulin resistance (IR) is an obesity and inflammation-associated condition driving the rising global prevalence of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), dyslipidemia. It a modifiable risk factor for cardiometabolic disease due to its association with sedentary lifestyle smoking. Aims: To assess IR associations in T2DM. Materials Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed 200 T2DM patients’ data assessed correlates predictors using logistic regression....

Anaemia is a frequent finding in type 2 diabetes, but it typically seen with established chronic kidney disease and renal insufficiency. Cases, where anaemia predates insufficiency, are associated worse prognosis for the diabetes patient an increased susceptibility to complications. This study aims determine prevalence of persons living without our environment. The was hospital-based cross-sectional that involved 141 people known as group 140 healthy controls. population controls were...

Introduction Pulmonary complications with the subsequent lung function abnormalities occur commonly among sickle cell disease (SCD) patients even while at their steady states. This study, therefore, aimed to determine prevalence and pattern of its associated factors SCD patients.Methods was a hospital-based cross-sectional study in Nigerian tertiary hospital involving 113 participants age- gender-matched non-SCD controls. Spirometry, transthoracic echocardiography, oxygen saturation,...

A bstract Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Objective: To identify the factors contributing to TB mortality. Materials Methods: This retrospective review patients managed at Clinic Teaching Hospital Southwest Nigeria, from January 2015 December 2021. The patient’s demographic characteristics, type, coinfection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were studied. associated mortality examined. Results: 1259...

Introduction: Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) is a transient narrowing of the airway that usually occurs shortly after exercise. It commonly in people with asthma; however EIB has also been reported individuals without clinical asthma. The study aimed to determine prevalence and factors associated among secondary school students.Methods: was descriptive cross-sectional school- based involving students aged between 10 17 years previous history Subjects undertook six-minute running test,...

Background: Obesity and regional fat distribution are among the strongest risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in general population. People living with HIV (PLHIV) may be at increased of OSA because their distinct body composition. This study examined association composition PLHIV. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional prospective tertiary care unit, recruiting 400 PLHIV [female: 317, 79.2%; median age 44 years; year duration 5 years]. Participants were surveyed using...

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Non-O blood groups have been shown to confer high risk coronary heart disease. There paucity data on the relationship between group left ventricular hypertrophy, among other cardiovascular factors. A community-based study was done evaluate their associations with conventional factors in Ejigbo. Anthropometry, pressure clinical variables were measured. Blood samples taken for biochemical analysis typing, serum...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a burgeoning problem globally, and more than billion adults were affected as of 2016, with 1.2 million people dying from renal failure in 2017. To arrest the seemingly relentless progression CKD to failure, there need detect early community. A community-based study was carried out look at prevalence risk factors CKD. Anthropometric other clinical variables measured. Blood samples taken for determining creatinine, uric acid, urea, lipids. defined an estimated...

Abstract Background Tuberculosis is a chronic disease with associated high morbidity and mortality. In recent decades, there has been an increase in resistance to drugs used treatment of tuberculosis. This major stumbling block the global fight against study was demonstrate current prevalence rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis its predisposing factors Teaching Hospital Nigeria. Methods cross-sectional retrospective involving 359 consecutive patients bacteriologically confirmed seen between...

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a cause of high morbidity and mortality across the world but more so in developing countries. A large proportion patients with tuberculosis present extra-pulmonary disease which often misdiagnosed or under-diagnosed. In Southwest Nigeria, there are reports on only few focused (EPTB). This study was aimed to determine burden EPTB its associated factors tertiary health care centre Nigeria. Methods cross-sectional retrospective involving all TB cases...

Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of abnormal biochemical parameters among neonates with perinatal asphyxia in comparison their non-asphyxiated controls.Methodology: is a prospective case - control involving 54 asphyxiated term and babies at LAUTECH teaching hospital, Osogbo. Serum levels Sodium, Bicarbonate, Chloride, Calcium Potassium were determined daily for 72 hours both groups using standard methods. The results compared.Results: overall namely hyponatraemia,...