Health Sciences

The aim of this study was to invest igate the influence of self-concept on health compromising beh aviours among adolescents in Adabraka, Accra. Cluster sampling technique was used to select 120 adolescent students from All Saints Anglican Junior High School and Calvary “1” Methodist Junior H igh School. Data was collected using self- reported scale which consisted of the Adapted Robson Self Concept Questionnaire (Robson, 1989), Adapted Adolescent Alc ohol and Drug Involvement Scale (Moberg, 2000), and Se xualR isk Survey (Turchik&Garske, 2009).

Lactose intolerance is one of the common clinical condition dealt in pediatrics. Most commonly the child present with abdominal pain and bloating, diarrhea, nausea and flatulence upon consuming food substances containing lactose. In most cases symptomatic management and avoidance of lactose containing food is taken as a solution. Main clinical findings and Diagnosis: In this case, a 5 month old baby was presented with passing watery stools upon intake of breast milk. The symptoms resolved on stopping breast milk and she was given cerelac, as substitute for breast milk.

Takayasu arteritis is a relatively rare type of large-vessel arteritis that primarily affects the aorta and its major branches, the coronary arteries, and the pulmonary arteries. Depending on the different groups of blood vessels involved in the disease process, the clinical presentation of Takayasu arteritis varies.Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a chronic vasculitis disease of unknown etiology. Clinically significant renal disease is relatively common, and renovascular hypertension is the major renal problem.

The aim of this review is to explore the factors contributing to poor maternal mental health that is prevalent in China and to evaluate what has been done so far, as areas for improvement will be deduced so that recommendations can be given. Some of the factors influencing maternal anxiety in China are: lack of access to appropriate counselling centres, preference for the male child, marital tensions and the low status of women in the Chinese society.

Background: There are known marginalized groups in Zambia when it comes to sexual and reproductive health. These groups are, adolescents, women and girls seeking abortion, the LGBTQI community, sex workers, prisoners and persons living with disabilities. For health inequality and inequity to be achieved in Zambia, this issue must be addressed. Objectives: The aim of this review is to investigate the sexual and reproductive health accessibility among the marginalized groups in Zambia and to give recommendations of the gaps identified.

Concisely describe the aims of study, methodology, short- and long-term objective and the significance of the study to health problems in Saudi Arabia. The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) is a vital part of the any healthcare system. They are the first responders to any, and all emergency situations.

Background: In the challenging realm of health-science education, a rigorous curriculum, combined with the expectations to thrive in a fiercely competitive environment, affects students' academic performance, physical health, and psychological well-being. Objective(s): This paper embarks on an exploration of mental health within the University of Guyana; College of Medical Sciences, contextualizing it within a global landscape of stress, anxiety, and depression that afflicts aspiring healthcare professionals.

El infarto agudo de miocardio se define como muerte celular por isquemia prolongada, y termina en la necrosis de miocitos, a causa de la disminución abrupta parcial o total del flujo sanguíneo hacia un territorio de miocardio. La reperfusión adecuada en tiempo y forma aseguran un mejor pronóstico a corto y largo plazo del paciente. La ruptura miocárdica forma parte del espectro de complicaciones mecánicas en razón de un inadecuado manejo.

Con una técnica diferente de la angioplastia coronaria con balón, la aterectomía rotacional fue implementada en 1988, es una técnica de tratamiento endovascular contra la enfermedad aterosclerótica obstructiva o en subexpansión del stent, generando ganancia del lumen mediante la eliminación física de placa calcificada o del stentsubexpandido o reestenosado. Se ejecuta con la aplicación de una pequeña oliva que contiene puntas de diamante, el cual es transportado sobre un alambre guía en la lesión a tratar y se hace girar a 140.000-190.000 rpm mediante aire comprimido.

Background: Educational school facilities are indispensable in the teaching and learning process because they enhance understanding, application and retention of knowledge. Despite the importance of these educational facilities in increasing the performance of students, studies assessing their utilization are scarce. Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the utilization of educational school facilities among students of a Nursing training institution in South East Nigeria.