Sumerianz Journal of Medical and Healthcare
Online ISSN: 2663-421X
Print ISSN: 2706-8404
Quarterly Published (4 Issues Per Year)
Journal Website: https://www.sumerianz.com/?ic=journal-home&journal=31Archive
Volume 2 Issue 5 (2019)
Management and Outcome of Preeclampsia among Pregnant Women in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar
Authors : Oyira Emilia James ; Easter Chukwudi Osuchukwu ; Anyanwu Christine Oluchi
Abstract:Purpose: A retrospective research was carried out to elicit the management and outcome of preeclampsia among women in maternity unit of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar between January, 2013 to December, 2017. This study was brought about due to prevalence of preeclampsia and its associated complications. Objectives: Three (3) specific objectives were to determine prevalence of preeclampsia, the treatment regimen utilized in management of preeclampsia and the outcome of preeclampsia among pregnant women in maternity unit of UCTH. Methods: The sample size was 197 charts of pregnant women suffering from preeclampsia. Data was extracted through the use of checklist, no sampling technique was used. The instrument was validated by the researchers’ who checked for face validity. Data was collected by reviewing records and folders of pregnant women that were diagnosed of preeclampsia. Results: The result revealed that the prevalence of preeclampsia from January, 2013 – December, 2017 was 7.34%. Conclusions: Based on the finding, conclusion were made that regular training workshops and seminars for midwives, medical practitioners, and other relevant health workers on preeclampsia and the current advances in its management will go a long way to rescue patients during the crisis.
Pages: 53-64
The Dental Pulp Stem Cell Clinical Applications
Authors : Luciano Barreto Silva ; Léa Beatriz Novelino Bandeira de Andrade e Lima ; Alexandrino Pereira dos Santos Neto ; Iliana Quidute ; Carolina dos Santos Guimarães ; Sandra Sayão
Abstract:Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) are classified as adult stem cells from embryogenic origin, whose main advantage is their being easily collected in a relative cheap and easy-doing way. They are mentioned as possible producers of dentin-like tissues and bone-like tissues, opening new approaches and possibilities for their use in many fields of odontology and medicine as well. This article gives an overall view of the evolution of this cells in time, while explains how they are removed from the root canals and the way these cells are processed to be used in scientific studies. This article also describes how they can be used in clinical trials in the near future.
Pages: 47-52