Health Sciences

In spite of the numerous interventions in place to control anaemia in Ghana, the prevalence of anaemia among under-five children is still high and classified as a severe public health problem. The study examined socio-demographic factors influencing anaemia among under-five children using the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey data of 2008. The general objective of the study was to assess socio-demographic characteristics of household associated with anaemia among under-five children in Ghana.

The inextricable relationship between poverty and ill health is increasingly well-understood; poor health and the inability to access healthcare are key factors both leading to, and resulting from, poverty. Yet, in India and worldwide, rather than combining poverty alleviation and community health interventions in an integrated strategy, approaches are largely unisectoral.

Influenza B is often regarded as the milder form of the disease. The aim of this study was to characterize the genetic diversity of the influenza B viruses identified in Casablanca during 2010-2013 among patients with influenza-like illness.  
Materials and Method
Samples were collected from patients with influenza-like illnesses (ILI) and screened for influenza viruses by One-Step Real-Time RT-PCR, and Influenza B viruses identified were subsequently sequenced and analyzed phylogenetically.
Findings

The aim of this tudy is to compare the different endometrial histopathologies among cases from postmen opausal to reproductive ages. From January 2011 through November 2013,  114 postmen opausal women and 100 randomly allocated reproductive age group cases were compared, on the basis of endometrial histopathological findings obtained from the archieves of Pathology Department. In our research the most common histopathologic diagnosis  in reproductive age group is secretoryendo metrium (%25) and also this is the most common result in postmen apausal age (%20.17).

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) results from inappropriate overproduction of parathyroid hormone from one or more adenoma, hyperplasia or less commonly carcinoma. The incidance of PHPT in USA is 1/700 and male/female ratio is 1/3 .  PTH is mostly demostrate as adenoma. 80% of the cases present with solitary adenoma. We conducted this study to investigate the 6 patients that were diagnosed and operated for primary hyperparathyroidism between the years 2007-2013.

The E-learning tools facilitate and extend students learning experiences beyond the boundaries of the classroom. These tools and applications include activities to increase the interaction among students themselves and between instructors and students on the other side. Medical education requires more practical sessions, and student involvement in medical procedures at various levels. E-learning design and implementation for medical education should be tailored to satisfy such needs.

Objective: There are certain diseases which show strong association with ABO blood groups. No study has been performed for the association between ABO blood groups and metabolic syndrome. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between ABO blood groups and metabolic syndrome.

Introduction: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is one of the most common diseases among elderly people in which lack of knowledge about self-care can lead to negative consequences. Cardiac rehabilitation is one of the most important methods of therapy. Using Orem’s self-care model can also help the patient perform self-care activities.
Objectives: Investigating the effect of the cardiac rehabilitation on performing self-care based on Orem’s self-care model in elderly people suffering from CHF.

The mineral component is the main constituent of bone and is important as it confers much of the hardness and rigidity to bone. Among all mineral, calcium is the major determinant of its mechanical properties. In the present study human fetal tali have been analyzed for calcium concentration, information is lacking in literature. None of the earlier studies considered calcium concentration in talus of human fetuses.

Background: Obesity, usually defined by body mass index (BMI), has become a global public health threat by its epidemic proportions. The prevalence of obesity and overweight in Nepalese medical students has not been reported.
Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in two private sector medical colleges of Nepal. BMI was calculated based on self-reported height and weight of the students and students were grouped into categories of underweight, normal, overweight, and obese (BMI Kg/m2<18.5, 18.5-24.9, 25-29.9, and ≥30 respectively).