International Journal of Medical Advances and Discoveries

International Journal of Medical Advances and Discoveries ISSN 2756-3812 Vol. 15 (1), pp. 001-007, January, 2024. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals

Full Length Research Paper

Assessing Iron Deficiency and Anemia in Female University Students

Fatin Al-Sayes¹*, Mamdooh Gari², Safaa Qusti³, Nadiah Bagatian³ and Adel Abuzenadah²

¹Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ²Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

³Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Accepted 11 November, 2023

Abstract

Iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutritional problem in many parts of the world and the most common cause of anemia in Saudi Arabia especially among female. Accordingly, this study was designed to determine the prevalence of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia among apparently healthy Saudi young female university students studying at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah province. Three hundred ten blood samples were collected from the students. Their ages ranged between (18 and 23) years. The data collected consisted of two sections: (A) included socio-demographic data on students such as age, height, weight, social habits, diseases symptoms, menstrual, dietary, and medical history and (B) consisted of laboratory results carried out on each subject. 50.2% of students were normal and hence considered as control group. 25.9% of students had deficient iron store and 23.9% of students had iron deficiency anemia. There was a significant correlation between iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia with inadequate meat intake and impaired exercise capacity. Furthermore, pallor and past medical history of iron deficiency anemia were statically significant variables. Therefore, it is recommended to use screening and educational programs for iron deficiency anemia among female as high risk groups. Iron supplement and food iron fortification are required in order to overcome this simple but common health problem.

Key words: Iron deficiency anemia, deficiency, female at university stage, socio demographic data.
 

International Journal of Medical Advances and Discoveries ISSN 2756-3812 Vol. 15 (1), pp. 001-004, January, 2024. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals

Full Length Research Paper

A Comparative Study of MALDI-TOF MS and Conventional Culture Methods for Bacterial Species Identification

Iroha Ifeanyichukwu Romanus¹*, Ayogu Thomas Eze², Oji Anthonia Egwu¹, Afiukwa Felicitas Ngozi¹ and Nwuzo Agabus Chidiebube¹

¹Department of Applied Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences Ebonyi State University, P.M.B. 053, Abakaliki,
Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
²Department of Food Technology, Institute of Management and technology, Enugu, P.M.B. 01079, Enugu State, Nigeria.

Accepted 28 November, 2023

Abstract

Identification of bacteria to species level is based on culturing in different media which takes 48 to 72 h from the time of isolation. Matrix-assisted desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) is a new technology in bacteria identification. We evaluated MALDI-TOF-MS system with 101 consecutively isolated bacteria colonies under routine laboratory conditions by comparing its identification efficiency with conventional culturing and biochemical tests. The MALDI-TOF MS identified bacteria colonies as Escherichia coli 44(43.5%), Klebsiella pneumoniae 56(55.4%) and Stenotrophomonas maltophila 1(1.4%) while cultural and biochemical method identified bacteria colonies as E. coli 43(42.5%), K. pneumoniae 56(55.4%) and failed to identify one bacteria colony which was identified as S. maltophila by MALDI-TOF MS. Our data suggests that although both methods are good for bacteria identification, MALDI-TOF MS is better than conventional culturing and biochemical tests because of its short turn around time with no loss of accuracy.

Key words: Bacteria identification, MALDI- TOF MS, culture, biochemical test, bacteria colony.
 

International Journal of Medical Advances and Discovery ISSN 2756-3812 Vol. 7 (3), pp. 001-003, March, 2020. © International Scholars Journals

Case Report

Transient trifascicular block in severe hyperkalemia: A case report

AGARWAL Navnit, SINGH Anurag, GABA Ripudaman*, SHUKLA Ranjeet, AGARWAL Mandavi and JAISWAL Pankaj

Department of Medicine, MLB Medical College, Jhansi Uttar Pradesh, 284128, India.

Accepted 17 October, 2019

Abstract

Hyperkalemia is a commonly encountered electrolyte abnormality that can significantly alter normal cardiac conduction. Potentially lethal dysrhythmias associated with hyperkalemia include complete heart block and Mobitz type II second-degree atrioventricular (AV) block. We report a case of trifascicular block, due to hyperkalemia. The patient's symptoms and electrocardiogram (ECG) evidence of trifascicular block resolved with lowering of serum potassium levels, with subsequent ECG showing left anterior hemiblock. This paper highlights an infrequently reported dysrhythmia associated with hyperkalemia that emergency physicians should be familiar with.

Key words: Hyperkalemia, trifascicular block, right bundle branch block, left anterior fascicular block, first degree AV block, isoprenaline, hemodialysis, emergency.

International Journal of Medical Advances and Discovery ISSN 2756-3812 Vol. 7 (2), pp. 001-005, February, 2020. © International Scholars Journals

Review

Impalement injury of the oro-pharynx with fatal consequences in a child: A case report and review of the literature

A. A. Adoga*, M. B. Sandabe, A. Bemu, E. Musa, A. A. Bakari, A. M. Kodiya and B. M. Ahmad

National Ear Care Center, No. 3 Golf/Independence Way, P. M. B. 2438, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Accepted 22 November, 2019

Abstract

Impalement injuries of the oropharynx are especially common in children. They may be innocuous injuries but can present with life threatening sequele which range from neurologic to non-neurologic sequele. Herein, we report the first of this type of injury from Nigeria and it was a 2 year old female child who presented with a rod like metallic object embedded in her oropharynx following a fall on the same object. She had surgical removal of the foreign object with seeming uneventful recovery but experienced severe hemorrhage in the 12th postoperative hour that lead to her demise. The purpose of this report is to highlight this type of injury even in our environment and to emphasize that a high index of suspicion is required in assessing the extent of injury in these patients in order to institute timely and appropriate treatment to avoid life threatening sequele.

Key words: Oropharynx, impalement injury, child, death, Nigeria.

International Journal of Medical Advances and Discovery ISSN 2756-3812 Vol. 7 (2), pp. 001-003, February, 2020. © International Scholars Journals

Case report

Case report: Postoperative hemorrhage in the nasopharynx at two weeks following adenotonsillectomy

Fazil Emre Ozkurt¹ and Muhammed Fatih Evcimik²*

¹Silvan State Hospital ENT Department. Diyarbakir, Turkey.

²Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Istanbul Nisa Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Accepted 25 September, 2019

Abstract

Postoperative hemorrhage is an unlikely complication of adenotonsillectomy and occurs within several days following the procedure. We describe a patient with postoperative hemorrhage after adenotonsillectomy in nasopharynx at the postoperative 15th and 18th day. The study reveals that bleeding after adenotonsillectomy is an unlikely complication for the surgeon and patient, and requires extra experimental instruments such as endoscopy. Hence, it is best to observe the patient until blood levels stabilize and bleeding stops.

Key words: Adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, adenotonsillectomy, epistaxis.

International Journal of Medical Advances and Discovery ISSN 2756-3812 Vol. 7 (2), pp. 001-007, February, 2020. © International Scholars Journals

Full Length Research Paper

Metabolic syndrome in Japanese patients with mental retardation

Shunya Hoshino¹, Kenji Yamamoto¹*, Shingo Miyaji¹, Yoshiro Sakai^1,2, Hiroaki Yamamoto¹, Masami Inui Yukawa¹ and Hitoshi Miyaoka¹

¹Department of Psychiatry, Kitasato University School of Medicine Kitasato 1-15-1, minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0374, Japan.

²Hatano Kousei Hospital, Minamiyana 2-12-1, Hatano, Kanagawa 257-0003, Japan.

Accepted 16 October, 2019

Abstract

To conduct a study on metabolic syndrome (MetS) observed in patients with mental retardation (MR) to clarify the factors associated with its prevalence and incidence. During the period from October 2006 to March 2007, for 302 cases of patients with MR who were admitted to or visited 2 support facilities for people with intellectual disabilities in Japan, we reviewed the patients’ admission records and nursing records regarding their clinical data and profiles. The prevalence of MetS in Japanese patients with MR was 29 cases among 203 males (14.3%) and 12 cases among 99 females (12.1%). There was a significant association between the distribution of the severity of MR and MetS, and regarding treatment drugs, there was a significantly large number of patients who were taking antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics in the MetS group. MetS is prevalent in patients with MR. A significant correlation was observed between MetS and the severity of MR and treatment drugs, and this seems to be an important factor when considering MetS in patients with MR.

Key words: Mental retardation, metabolic syndrome, antipsychotics, antidepressants.