A5000663535- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Global Health Care Issues
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Pregnancy-related medical research
University of Lagos
2008-2025
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
2013-2025
Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki
2022
University of Helsinki
2014
Pilgrim Hospital
2007-2012
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
2012
Ninewells Hospital
1997
University of Dundee
1995
The aim of the present study is to investigate clinical correlates a novel lateral-flow immunoassay with bleeding on probing (BOP), oral hygiene, and periodontal depth. This report offers simple, rapid, highly sensitive tool that addresses two issues important periodontists: 1) detecting active periodontitis, 2) predicting chronic periodontitis.Seventy-six 86 males requiring seminal fluid analysis as part separate were serially recruited into study. After basic dental examination under...
Background Infertility remains a pressing concern globally, with regional and cultural factors influencing its patterns management. This study analyzes the prevalence of bloodborne viruses (BBVs) infertility among couples seeking assisted conception in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, emphasizing their implications for reproductive technologies (ART). Materials Methods A retrospective cohort was conducted at Assisted Conception Unit Lagos University Teaching Hospital from January 1, 2015, to...
Abstract Background Most previous clinical studies investigating the connection between prenatal anaemia and postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) have reported conflicting results. Objectives We examined association maternal risk of PPH in a large cohort healthy pregnant women five health institutions Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Methods This was prospective analysis data from Predict-PPH study that conducted January June 2023. The enrolled n = 1222 giving birth hospitals outcome, WHO-defined PPH, is...
Nigeria has one of the worst global maternal mortality ratios (MMR). Institutional audit is invaluable in providing useful information for formulating preventive interventions.To evaluate trends, causes and socio-demographic characteristics at a tertiary institution South-western over period 13 years (2007-2019).Cross sectional temporal trend analysis deaths were conducted using chart reviews from 2007 to 2019. Socio-biological characteristics, booking status ranking clinical derived...
Abstract Objectives: 1. To investigate the relationship between periodontitis and infertility. 2. evaluate importance of oral hygiene to general health. Materials methods Eighty-six men requiring seminal fluid analysis as part an on-going investigation for infertility in their spouses were serially recruited into study. Basic dental periodontal examination performed. Each participant was also screened using a lateral flow immunoassay kit which detected levels active membrane...
Background Globally, approximately 9 million neonates develop perinatal asphyxia annually of which about 1.2 die. Majority the morbidity and mortality occur in Low middle-income countries. However, little is known current trend incidence, factors affecting from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), Nigeria. Objective We assessed trends incidence fatality rates evaluated predictors among babies admitted with HIE over five years at Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Methods A temporal...
A 23-year-old woman was admitted for surgical termination of pregnancy at 12 weeks' gestation. This her fifth pregnancy. Her obstetric history showed that she had four previous caesarean delive...
Background: There is uncertainty in the trend of ectopic pregnancy incidence Southwest region, though region has a lower fertility rate and higher contraceptive use than some other regions Nigeria. The study objective was to determine temporal trends, presentation management outcome at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos, South-Western Nigeria over decade. Subjects Methods: This retrospective pregnancies LUTH, Nigeria, from January 2005 December 2014. Participants' medical...
Background: Infertility is an important gynaecological condition with psycho-social, cultural, economic, religious, demographic, and clinical consequences. Although the prevalence of couples having problems conception has remained relatively stable worldwide, there been increase in proportion seeking fertility services. This substantial might reflect improvement advancements care, improved success rates, increased availability specialists or involvement insurance firms infertility treatment....
This cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), commonest bacterial isolates and antibiotic sensitivity pattern among 556 pregnant women in Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Nigeria. Women with a count over 100,000 colony-forming units per millilitre same organisms paired urine samples were considered have ASB. The ASB 14.6%. Klebsiella micro-organism (39.2%) isolated. significantly associated marital status, body mass index...
Abstract Background: Studies have suggested the potential roles of serum trace elements such as calcium and magnesium in development uterine fibroids. Aims: This study compared levels reproductive-age women with without fibroids Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional 194 parity-matched or a sonographic diagnosis enrolled at university teaching hospital Participants’ sociodemographic, ultrasound, anthropometric information well estimated were collected for...
Uptake and continuation of long acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) such as subdermal levonorgestrel implants are pivotal to the achievement some sustainable development goals (SDG). We evaluated Jadelle uptake factors affecting its discontinuation in first three years initiation at Family Planning Clinic College Medicine, University Lagos (CMUL), Nigeria. A retrospective cohort study was conducted among 517 consecutive new acceptors, family planning clinic CMUL, between 1 October 2007...
A questionnaire survey of new patients attending the colposcopy clinic a teaching hospital was carried out. The intention to evaluate information leaflet routinely sent women who have been referred for because abnormal cervical smear results and use findings propose changes that will make more suitable, effective patient-friendly. majority respondents received (90%), read (90%) understood most or all (96%) leaflet. Patients performed better in knowledge quiz than those did not (P < 0.0001)....
Abstract Background Most previous clinical studies investigating the connection between prenatal anaemia and postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) have reported conflicting results. Objectives We examined association maternal risk of PPH in a large cohort healthy pregnant women five health institutions Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Methods This was prospective analysis data from Predict-PPH study that conducted January June 2023. The enrolled n = 1222 giving birth hospitals outcome, WHO-defined PPH, is...