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Cardiorenal risk prevalence in sickle cell hemoglobinopathy.

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BACKGROUND The spectrum of kidney functional and structural alterations in sickle cell hemoglobinopathy (SCH) is broad. Also, morbidity and mortality from end organ dysfunction, especially cardiorenal dysfunction, are substantial. Consequently, screening an SCH population prospectively for surrogate

Anemia, micronutrient deficiencies, malaria, hemoglobinopathies and malnutrition in young children and non-pregnant women in Ghana: Findings from a national survey.

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Nationally representative data on the micronutrient status of Ghanaian women and children are very scarce. We aimed to document the current national prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies, anemia, malaria, inflammation, α-thalassemia, sickle cell disease and trait, and under- and over-nutrition in

Peri-operative complications after adenotonsillectomy in a UK pediatric tertiary referral centre.

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OBJECTIVE Adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy are commonly performed in tertiary pediatric hospitals for the management of obstructive sleep apnea, often in children with significant comorbidities. This study examines the peri-operative course of a large series of complex patients undergoing such

[Gout in Togolese patients].

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A study was carried out to determine the frequency and semiological characteristics of gout in patients attending a hospital clinic in Lomé, Togo. Gout was diagnosed in 71 of the 1,821 patients seen from october 1989 through october 1991. Clinical findings and increased serum uric acid levels were

Pigment vs cholesterol cholelithiasis: clinical and epidemiological aspects.

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This prospective study demonstrated that among 92 consecutive patients who underwent cholecystectomy for gallstones at an urban university hospital, 27% had pigment stones and 73% had cholesterol stones. Age, sex, and weight, but not race, were significant determinants of stone type. The mean

Prevalence and determinants of anemia among primary school pupils of a peri-urban community in Osun State, Nigeria.

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This study was carried out to ascertain the prevalence of anemia and the determinants among primary school pupils in a peri-urban community. METHODS The study is a descriptive cross sectional study of 141 pupils selected by a stratified sampling technique. Interviewer-administered semi-structured

Is BMD testing appropriate for all menopausal women?

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The United States Preventive Services Task Force has provided an evidence-based guideline indicating that bone mineral density (BMD) testing is appropriate for all women aged 65 or older. This does not preclude BMD testing in younger postmenopausal women but places the onus on the treating physician

[Coronary disease with normal coronarography in the black Africans: epidemiological and clinical data in 31 cases. Role of abnormal hemoglobins].

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The authors studied 31 cases of coronary artery disease with normal or minimally diseases coronary arteries in black Africans, 29.8% of 104 coronary patients undergoing coronary angiography in this series. These 31 cases comprised 16 cases of infarction, 10 cases of angina, 3 ventricular aneurysms

Bilateral Valgus Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in an 11-year-old Girl.

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Valgus slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is very infrequent, and it is characterized by a superolateral displacement of the epiphysis on the metaphysis. To date, less than 100 cases of valgus SCFE have been described in the literature. Bilaterality of valgus SCFE is extremely rare, and it

Risk factors for gout in Togolese patients.

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OBJECTIVE To determine the risk factors for gout in Togolese patients. METHODS The medical records of patients admitted to the Lomé Teaching Hospital (Togo) rheumatology department over a ten-year period were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS Of the 8351 study patients, 160 (1.9%) fulfilled American

Pediatric Hypovitaminosis D: Molecular Perspectives and Clinical Implications.

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Vitamin D, a secosteroid, is essential for the development and maintenance of healthy bone in both the adult and pediatric populations. Low level of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-(OH)-D) is highly prevalent in children worldwide and has been linked to various adverse health outcomes including rickets,

Update on the current modalities used to screen high risk youth for prediabetes and/or type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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The modalities currently employed to screen for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)/prediabetes are HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), and 2-hour plasma glucose (PG) during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). The purpose of this review is to highlight the positive qualities and pitfalls of these

Pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009: risk factors for hospitalization.

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OBJECTIVE To evaluate pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009 in hospitalized patients in order to identify risk factors for hospitalization and, consequently, for the worsening of the disease. METHODS This retrospective observational study was conducted between March and December of 2010. The data were

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