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The feasibility of introducing early pregnancy assessment unit in Nigerian hospitals: A pilot study from a private hospital in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria by Ugwu, G, Iyoke, C, Nnagbo, J

“…Background: Early pregnancy assessment unit (EPAU) is a dedicated unit that provides specialist care such as definitive ultrasonographic and biochemical…”
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Serum immunoglobulins, C-reactive protein, and trace element level in preeclamptic Nigerian subjects by Nwatah, A, Ugwu, G, Ugwu, C, Meludu, S

“…Background: The mechanism involved in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia (PE) remains uncertain, and the research into a better understanding, its possible…”
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Acute glomerulonephritis in children of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria by Ugwu, G. I. McGil

“…A three-year retrospective study was conducted to determine the incidence, pattern of presentation and other clinical and biochemical features as well as…”
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Incidence, Determinants, and Outcomes of Spontaneous Preterm Birth at Tertiary Hospitals in Enugu, Southeast, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study by Nnagbo, J E, Ugwu, G O, Eze, M I, Agu, P U, Nnagbo, C L, Udealor, P C, Ezugwu, E C, Ugwu, E O, Nwagha, I U, Ezegwui, H U

“…In the past five years, observational evidence suggests that the rates and determinants of preterm birth may have changed due to the effect of the coronavirus…”
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Maternal near‐miss and death associated with abortive pregnancy outcome: a secondary analysis of the Nigeria Near‐miss and Maternal Death Survey by Adanikin, AI, Umeora, OUJ, Nzeribe, E, Agbata, AT, Ezeama, C, Ezugwu, FO, Ugwu, GO, Ikechebelu, JI, Oladapo, OT

“…Objective To investigate the prevalence of life‐threatening complications related to pregnancies with abortive outcome and the associated health service events…”
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Lymphoma and Other Lymph Node Pathologies Among Adult Patients with Lymphadenopathy in Abakaliki, Nigeria by Ugwu, N I, Iyare, F E, Ugwu, C N, Edegbe, F O, Ezeokoli, E O, Eni, U E, Ugwu, G C, Okparaoka, S U, Uzoigwe, J C, Omoruyi, K A, Otuu, O, Dilibe, U C

“…Lymphadenopathy is usually due to benign or malignant conditions. It can also be local or systemic in distribution and can involve peripheral or deep-seated…”
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Digital technology tool for routine immunization: Lessons learned from open data kit intervention and way forward by Ugwu, G, Odii, A, Bisi-Onyemaechi, A, Ezema, G, Okeke, C, Uzochukwu, B, Onwujekwe, O, Mbachu, C

“…Background: Digital technology tools like open data kit (ODK) can improve the quality of routine immunization (RI) data, yet we know very little about how well…”
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Electronic capture and transmission of routine immunization data using open data kit (ODK): A pilot study in selected PHCs in Enugu, Nigeria by Ugwu, G, Ezema, G, Okeke, C, Odii, A, Bisi-Onyemaechi, A, Mbachu, C, Ugwu, J, Onyishi, C, C Uzochukwu, B, Onwujekwe, O

“…Background: Despite the efforts invested in generating quality data for routine immunization (RI) in Nigeria, significant improvement is yet to be reported,…”
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Using digital technologies to strengthen routine immunization data in Enugu, Nigeria: A qualitative study of stakeholders' perceptions of open data kit by Odii, A, Ezema, G, Ugwu, G, Bisi-Onyemaechi, A, Enebe, N, Onyishi, C, Ugwu, J, Okeke, C, C Uzochukwu, B, Onwujekwe, O

“…Background: Stakeholders have had a long-standing concern about the quality of Routine Immunisation (RI) data in Nigeria. Digital technology tools like Open…”
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Workplace Bullying and Its Associated Factors Among Medical Doctors in Residency Training in a Tertiary Health Institution in Plateau State Nigeria by Afolaranmi, Tolulope O, Hassan, Zuwaira I, Gokir, Benjamin M, Kilani, Abdulrahman, Igboke, Raphael, Ugwu, Kainechukwu G, Amaike, Chikwendu, Ofakunrin, Akinyemi O D

“…Bullying is public health problem globally in workplaces with untold deleterious effects on the health and well-being of individuals at the receiving end…”
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Disclosure of sexual orientation and its predictors among HIV-positive men who have sex with men in a contemporary African setting by Afolaranmi, Tolulope, Hassan, Zuwaira, Ugwu, Kainechukwu, Ugwu, Obinna, D. Ofakunrin, Akinyemi, Oyebode, Tinuade, Chingle, Moses, Shugaba, Ali

“…Background: Sexual orientation disclosure has been reported to promote good peer support, improve psychological health, as well as access to STIs and HIV…”
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Obesity, preterm birth, and neonatal outcomes by Dinsmoor, Mara J., Ugwu, Lynda G.

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Risks associated with subsequent pregnancy after one caesarean section: A prospective cohort study in a Nigerian obstetric population by Iyoke, C A, Ugwu, G O, Ezugwu, F O, Lawani, O L, Onah, H E

“…Aversion for cesarean delivery is common in our practice and risks associated with caesarean section may contribute to this phenomenon. The objective of this…”
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Incidence of birth asphyxia as seen in central hospital and GN children's clinic both in Warri Niger Delta of Nigeria: an eight year retrospective review by Ugwu, G I McGil, Abedi, H O, Ugwu, E N

“…Birth asphyxia is one of the commonest causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Together with prematurity and neonatal sepsis, they…”
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Pattern of Renal Diseases among Children in The Niger Delta Region, Nigeria by Ugwu, G I McGil, Nwajei, G, Chinemelu, U

“…Childhood renal diseases are increasing in Nigeria. It is necessary to monitor the nature of these diseases in each locality for effective health care…”
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Otogenic tetanus: case series by Ugwu, G I, Okolugbo, N E

“…Otogenic tetanus is rare and even when they occur, they present mainly as cephalic tetanus. Chronic suppurative Otitis media and injudicious attempt to remove…”
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Prevalence, presentation and management of polycystic ovary syndrome in Enugu, south east Nigeria by Ugwu, G O, Iyoke, C A, Onah, H E, Mba, S G

“…Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common gynaecological endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age yet, its prevalence and management has not been…”
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The impact of health education on the awareness and acceptability of strategies for preventing mother to child transmission of HIV in Enugu, Nigeria by Ugwu, G O, Iyoke, C A, Nwagbo, D F E

“…Majority of Pacdiatric HIV/AIDS are from infected mothers and adequate prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV is a critical factor in the…”
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Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Cesarean Birth and Maternal Morbidity in a Low-Risk, Nulliparous Cohort by Debbink, Michelle P., Ugwu, Lynda G., Grobman, William A., Reddy, Uma M., Tita, Alan T. N., El-Sayed, Yasser Y., Wapner, Ronald J., Rouse, Dwight J., Saade, George R., Thorp, John M., Chauhan, Suneet P., Costantine, Maged M., Chien, Edward K., Casey, Brian M., Srinivas, Sindhu K., Swamy, Geeta K., Simhan, Hyagriv N.

“…To evaluate race and ethnicity differences in cesarean birth and maternal morbidity in low-risk nulliparous people at term. We conducted a secondary analysis…”
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Live Birth Following a Term Pregnancy in a Non-communicating Rudimentary Horn of a Unicornuate Uterus by Iyoke, Ca, Okafor, Cn, Ugwu, Go, Oforbuike, C

“…A case report of a live birth following a term pregnancy located in a non-communicating rudimentary horn of a unicornuate uterus in a rural hospital in Nigeria…”
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