Science Journal of Clinical Medicine

Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013

  • Assessment of Knowledge and Utilization of the Partograph among Health Professionals in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

    Fantu Abebe, Dereje Birhanu, Worku Awoke, Tadesse Ejigu

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 26-42
    Received: 30 January 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: Labor and delivery are unpredictable events, which if not monitored properly can result in a disabled or a fatal state. The World Health Organization (WHO) promotes the use of the partograph to monitor and improve the management of labor and to support decision-making regarding interventions. However, little is known about the status of knowledge a... Show More
  • Epidemiology and Clinical Study of Pediatric Psoriasis on Black Skin in Dakar, Senegal

    Ndiaye Maodo, Dioussé Pauline, Diallo Moussa, Diop Assane, Diatta Boubacar Ahy, Niang Suzanne Oumou, Diallo Salimatou, Seck Ndeye Bougoul, Diadie Saer, Ndiaye Mame Téné, Ly Fatimata, Dieng Mame Thierno, Kane Assane

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 43-46
    Received: 21 February 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: Introduction: In subsaharian African countries there are so few data concerning the psoriasis of the child. Our objective was to determine the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of the pediatric psoriasis in a dermatology unit, at Dakar in Senegal. Patients and methods: This was an 8 years (2004-2011) retrospective study conducted at... Show More
  • Folates and Prevention of Neural-Tube Diseases

    Leanza V., Stracquadanio M., Ciotta L., Pafumi C., Giannone T. T., Giunta M. R., Leanza G., Mayada Chammas, Fawzi Chammas, Zarbo G.

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 47-51
    Received: 26 December 2012
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: Neural tube defects (NTDs) are congenital malformations of the brain and spinal cord caused by failure of the neural tube to close between 21 and 28 days following conception. Each year almost 400.000 infants are born with NTDs all over the world. Although many advances have been made in the spina bifida’s treatment and have led to an increased lif... Show More
  • Quality Audit on Venous Blood Sample Processing in Laboratories of Governmental Hospitals in Gamo Gofa Zone, South Ethiopia

    Mulugeta Melkie, Abel Girma, Tsegaye Tsalla

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 52-57
    Received: 28 March 2013
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    Published: 02 April 2013
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    Abstract: Back ground: Pre-analytical activities persist to pose significant amount of uncertainties in clinical laboratories causing adverse impacts on patient health and the entire healthcare system. Venous blood sample (VBS) processing that has many error prone activities is one of the pre-analytical procedures performed in the laboratory. The objective o... Show More
  • The Immunogenetic Analysis of Acne Vulgaris

    Anis Irawan Anwar, Indropo Agusni, Muh. Nasrum Massi, Irawan Yusuf

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 58-63
    Received: 15 April 2013
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    Published: 02 April 2013
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    Abstract: Polymorphisms that occur in the CYP1A1, CYP17 and TNF-α genes affects hyperkeratinzation process, se-bum production and inflammation in acne vulgaris. Polymorphisms of CYP1A1, CYP17 and TNF-α genes can be identified by using PCR and sequencing techniques. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the role of polymorphisms of CYP1A1, CYP17, and TNF-α ... Show More