Science Journal of Clinical Medicine

Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2020

  • Patients’ Treatment Satisfaction: Experiences of HIV Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Southwest Nigeria

    Osho Patrick Olanrewaju, Adepoju Omoseni Oyindamola, Joseph Adejoke Ajidat, Joseph Oluyemi, Ojo Oladotun Ayotunde, Ojo Matilda Adesuwa Osagie, Oni Oluwatosin Idowu

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 43-50
    Received: May 22, 2020
    Accepted: Jun. 15, 2020
    Published: Jul. 17, 2020
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    Abstract: According to the World Health Organization, about 40 Million people are living with HIV/ AIDS, where two- third resides in the African region and about 2 Million of them are from Nigeria. Hence, this study assessed the satisfaction of patients with services provided in a tertiary hospital in southwest Nigeria. This is due to the fact that the satis... Show More
  • Safety and Efficacy of Chloral Hydrate in Outpatient Pediatrics for Sedation

    Ruijuan Qiu, Guohua Huang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 51-53
    Received: Jun. 30, 2020
    Accepted: Jul. 23, 2020
    Published: Aug. 05, 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: Sedation is frequently applied in children who need to undergo a diagnosis or treatment procedure. We aim to investigate the safety and efficacy of retention enema with chloral hydrate for the sedation of outpatient children. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed outpatient pediatric patients from March 1, 2020 to July 6, 2020, who were g... Show More
  • A Case of Hypertension with Systemic Multiple Arterial Stenosis Accompanied by Acute Cerebellar Infarction

    Yun Pan, Hailing Liao, Dongdong Chen, Jiaxiong Tan

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 54-57
    Received: Aug. 19, 2020
    Accepted: Aug. 27, 2020
    Published: Sep. 14, 2020
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    Abstract: Hypertension is a recognized risk factor for stroke and recurrent stroke. Studies have found that more than 75% of patients with acute stroke are associated with elevated blood pressure. We report a patient of hypertension with ischemic stroke who had a history of lymphoma and developed systemic atherosclerosis with good control of long-term blood ... Show More
  • US COVID-19 State Mortality and Case Progression - A Midterm Report Card

    Vernon Wen-Hau Lin, Daniel Lin, Hugh Pforsich, Xiaoming Zhang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 58-67
    Received: Aug. 14, 2020
    Accepted: Sep. 08, 2020
    Published: Sep. 21, 2020
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    Abstract: The US is leading the world in terms of the number of deaths and cases due to COVID-19. After the end of the national lockdown, there has been a significant rise in both new cases and deaths associated with COVID-19—especially in the southern and western states. This study presents an interim report of each state (50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico), i... Show More
  • Factors Influencing Women’s Choice of Place of Delivery in Ngenge Sub-county, Kween District-Uganda

    Walwasa John Paul, Ikiriza Antony, Maureen Andinda

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 68-73
    Received: Feb. 23, 2020
    Accepted: Aug. 03, 2020
    Published: Sep. 24, 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality are major public health concerns in most developing countries and in under resourced settings. Increasing the proportion of babies that are delivered in health facilities is an important factor in reducing the health risks to both the mother and the baby. In Uganda’s skilled birth attendance... Show More
  • Lipid/Lipoprotein Abnormalities Among Adult Type 1 Diabetics in Nigeria

    Collins Amadi, Olufisayo Gabriel Ayoade, Fabian Aniekpon Unyime, Sarah Ifreke Essien, Blessing Thomas Moses, Mfonobong Eni Enyong

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 74-81
    Received: Aug. 25, 2020
    Accepted: Sep. 10, 2020
    Published: Sep. 24, 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Dyslipidemia abounds among diabetics. However, these are poorly characterized among patients with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). The current study determined the pattern of dyslipidemia and their relationship with glycemic status among adult T1DM subjects. Methods: This survey was conducted retrospectively among 346 newly-diagnosed/treatment-n... Show More
  • The Value of Predictive Nursing in Perioperative Period of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

    Yun Pan, Dongdong Chen

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 82-86
    Received: Sep. 03, 2020
    Accepted: Sep. 15, 2020
    Published: Sep. 28, 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Predictive nursing is a new concept proposed in recent years. Studies have shown that predictive care is effective in critically ill and surgical patients. However, the application and research of predictive nursing in patients with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) during perioperative period is still lacki... Show More