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Caught by Surprise - Microfilaria in Renal Biopsies
Authors: Prasad Pallavi , Gupta Neelima , Verma Ritu , Prasad Narayan , Kaul Anupama , Agrawal Vinita , Jain Manoj 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Microfilarial parasites can obstruct the lymphatic tree giving rise to varying lymphatic and extra-lymphatic symptoms. Renal manifestations can range from asymptomatic proteinuria, chyluria, and nephrotic syndrome, to acute glomerulonephritis. The diagnosis of filariasis is usually made by the demonstration of the parasite in the peripheral blood smear, with or without eosinophilia. The renal involvement by this parasite has been sparsely reported in the literature. We hereby report five cases of filariasis detected on histopathological examination of renal biopsies, performed for other indications, along with a brief report of the additional histological findings. Three native and two graft biopsies were included. All our patients were male, with a mean age of 47 years (range 37 to 66 years). The serum creatinine ranged from 1.2 to 12.9 mg/dL. The mean 24-hour urinary protein was 3.6 gm/day. Peripheral blood eosinophilia was not recorded in any case, however, ESR was raised in all cases. Urine examination revealed varying proteinuria, with hematuria in two cases. Histological examination revealed microfilaria in all five biopsies, along with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in two cases, combined cellular and humoral rejection, minimal change disease and acute tubular necrosis in one case each respectively. All patients were treated with diethylcarbamazine 6mg/kg/day or 12 days, in addition to the renal medications. Diagnosing the parasite is crucial as the patient is likely to benefit due to the timely treatment of the disease. Reporting this case series highlights an interesting finding in nephropathology.
Female Genital Schistosomiasis Lesion Resolution Post-Treatment with Praziquantel in Zambian Adults
Authors: Kabengele Chishiba , Mwangelwa Sepo , Kilembe William , Vwalika Bellington , Inambao Mubiana , Moonga Vernon , Himukumbwa Constance , Secor W. Evan , Parker Rachel , Tichacek Amanda , Bustinduy Amaya L. , Allen Susan , Wall Kristin M. 
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT.
We evaluated changes in female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) 6 to 12 months after praziquantel treatment among 43 adult Zambian women. Most women (60%) experienced decreased FGS severity and 23% experienced complete lesion resolution. This is the first study to demonstrate a meaningful effect of praziquantel treatment of FGS in adult women.
Tumeur intrapapillaire et mucineuse du pancréas comme diagnostic différentiel de pseudokystes du pancréas : à propos d’un cas au Madagascar
Authors: Mahavivola Ernestho-ghoud Indretsy , Hasina Rajaonarison Ny Ony Narindra Lova , Abdou Soilihi Moustafa , Enintsoa Raveloson Nasolotsiry , Ahmad Ahmad , Danielle Vololontiana Hanta Marie 
Published: January 2024

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas (IPMN) is a rare cystic tumor of pancreas. Its incidence increased recently. In the present paper, we report a fortuitous diagnosis of IPMN in a 66-year-old man who underwent an abdominal CT-scan for an unrelated indication. However, confusion should be avoided in the diagnostic between IPMN and more serious pathologies such as pseudocyst and adenocarcinoma of pancreas. Proper recognition of IPMN is important because this rare entity can mislead surgeons into performing unnecessary surgical interventions. Radiologists should not miss this diagnosis even if the disease is asymptomatic.
Les tumeurs intra papillaires et mucineuse du pancréas (TIPMP) sont des lésions kystiques rares du pancréas. Nous rapportons un cas de découverte fortuite chez un homme de 66 ans lors d’un scanner abdominal pour une autre indication. La confusion pourrait être évitée en analysant la présentation syndromique avec des anomalies graves telles que les pseudokystes pancréatiques ou l’adénocarcinome du pancréas. La reconnaissance des TIPMP est importante car elle peut être trompeuse pouvant conduire à des interventions chirurgicales inutiles. Les radiologues ne doivent pas méconnaître ces lésions même si asymptomatiques.
Aspects épidémiologique et clinique des uvéites au Niger : analyse rétrospective d’une série de 127 cas colligés sur 5 ans
Authors: Adam Nouhou Diori , Haboubacar Abdou Moussa , Laminou Laouali , Soumana Yacouba , Yakoura Abba Kaka H , Abdou Amza 
Published: January 2024

Context and objective : Little is known about Uveitis in Niamey. This study aimed to analyze the epidemiological and clinical aspects of uveitis.
Methods : This was a retrospective, descriptive study of 127 records of patients followed up for uveitis at the Niamey Lumière Clinic over a 5-year period (2015 - 2020). Sociodemographic, clinical and therapeutic parameters were collected.
Results : The hospital frequency of uveitis was 0.21%. The sex ratio was 1.01. The mean age of patients was 40.76 years. Ocular pain was the most frequent reason for consultation, accounting for 51.97 %. The majority of patients (57.48%) had presented with 2 episodes of uveitis. Involvement was unilateral in 70.97 %, and anterior uveitis was the most frequent, at 66.93 %. Etiologies were identified in only 7.87 % of patients, of which tuberculosis accounted for almost half. Complications occurred in 33.07 % of patients.
Conclusion : This study shows that uveitis affects mainly young adults, and its etiologies are undetermined in most cases. Anterior forms are more frequent.
Contexte & objectif : L’uvéite est peu très peu documentée en Niamey. L’objectif de la présente étude était de décrire les aspects épidémiologique et clinique des uvéites.
Méthodes : Il s’agissait d’une étude rétrospective et descriptive portant sur 127 dossiers des patients suivis pour uvéites à la clinique lumière de Niamey sur une période de 5 ans (2015 - 2020). Les paramètres sociodémographiques, cliniques et thérapeutiques ont été recueillis.
Résultats: La fréquence hospitalière des uvéites était de 0,21 %. Le sex-ratio était de 1,01. L’âge moyen des patients était de 40,76 ans. La douleur oculaire représentait le motif de consultation le plus fréquent avec 51 ,97 %. La majorité des patients avait présenté 2 épisodes d’uvéites soit 57,48 %. L’atteinte était unilatérale dans 70,97 % et les uvéites antérieures étaient les plus fréquentes 66,93 %. Les étiologies étaient identifiées chez seulement 7,87 % des patients dont près de la moitié était la tuberculose. 33,07 % des patients avaient présenté des complications.
Conclusion. Il ressort de cette étude que l’uvéite touche plus des jeunes adultes, ses étiologies sont indéterminées dans la majorité de cas. Les formes antérieures sont plus fréquentes.
¿(A)gentes del saber al servicio del poder? El papel político de Lorenzo Galíndez de Carvajal (1472–1527)
Authors: Corral Sánchez Nuria 
Published: January 2024

Este trabajo pretende realizar un acercamiento a las figuras intelectuales del período de transición entre la Edad Media y la Edad Moderna y su relación con el po- der. Se presta especial atención al ámbito castellano y, concretamente, a la figura del jurista y cronista Lorenzo Galíndez de Carvajal. Primero, se realiza un balance teórico sobre el colectivo a veces denominado gen- tes del saber y su consideración como grupo social. Después, se analiza su papel junto al poder en la Castilla tardomedieval, al tiempo que se destaca su participación en la elaboración de una ideología que fortalecía la soberanía real. Todo esto sirve de base teórica y contextual para estudiar la influencia de Galíndez de Carvajal como consejero político y autor de textos jurídicos e historiográficos que respaldaron los pro- yectos de la monarquía hispánica. En definitiva, se busca poner en valor su papel político en un momento clave de transición dinástica y secular.
English title: (A)gents of Knowledge at the Service of Power? The Political Role of Lorenzo Galíndez de Carvajal (1472–1527)
In this study, we aim to examine the relationship between power and intellectual figures during the transition between the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Era. The Castilian context is emphasized, with a focus on jurist and chronicler Lorenzo Galíndez de Carvajal. First, a theoretical discussion is provided regarding the collective sometimes referred to as the people of knowledge and their consideration as a social group. In the next section, the role they played alongside power in Late Medieval Castile is analyzed, highlighting their contribution to the development of an ideology that boosted the power of the monarch. All of this serves as a theoretical and contextual framework to examine the influence of Galíndez de Carvajal as a political advisor and author of legal and historiographical texts that supported the Hispanic Monarchy. Ultimately, the study seeks to under- score his political significance in a crucial period of dynastic and secular transition
El Ateneo de Madrid. Los intelectuales en la construcción de la nación en la España liberal (1835-1898)
Authors: Muñoz Sanz-Agero María 
Published: January 2024

El término intelectual ha quedado ligado a los opositores del orden político establecido. Sin embargo, existieron figuras de la cultura que participaron en el Estado liberal del siglo XIX español. En este artícu- lo profundizaré en los vínculos entre cultura y política a través de los socios del Ateneo de Madrid.

English title: The Ateneo de Madrid. Intellectuals in the National Construction in the Liberal Spain (1835-1898)
The term intellectual has been associated with opponents of the established political order. However, there were cultural figures who participated in the liberal state of the Spanish 19th century. In this article I will delve into the links between culture and politics through the members of the Ateneo de Madrid.
Quality of compassionate care among children with chronic heart failure at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital: A cross-sectional analysis
Authors: Tadele Henok , Moges Tamirat 
Published: January 2024

Background: Compassion is a deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it. Heart failure/HF is a progressive clinical and pathophysiological condition caused by cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular abnormalities. The study aimed to assess compassionate care among children with chronic HF at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital.
Methods: This observational cross-sectional study employed an Amharic 12-item Schwartz Center Compassionate Scale (SCCS) to assess compassionate care. Children aged 7years and above were included in the study. Logistic regression models were used to assess predictors.
Results: The study included 155 chronic HF subjects, females 56.1% (87). Majority of the re-spondents,75.5% (117), lived in an urban setting within 100-kilometers from health facility, 58.7% (91). The mean age at diagnosis and duration of follow-up was 5.2±3.8years and 5±3.5years, respectively. Congenital heart diseases, 55.5% (86) and rheumatic heart disease, 36.1% (56) were common causes for chronic HF. Successful compassionate care was reported in 25.2% (39) (95% CI: 18.5-32.8) of study subjects. Study subjects who lived within 100-kilometers from the follow up health facility had two times higher odds of reporting successful compassionate care, [AOR: 2.24, 95% CI: 1.06-4.75, P 0.035)]
Conclusion: In this study, only one fourth of study subjects with chronic heart failure had received compassionate care. Distance from the follow up health facility predicted successful com-passionate care. Modalities to improve access including decentralization of clinical services for children with chronic heart failure and further mixed studies are recommended to assess how distance from a health facility relate to compassionate care.
Knowledge and practices on diabetic care among the caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus: A cross sectional study
Authors: Girma Bonsa , Berhane Melkamu 
Published: January 2024

Background: Diabetes mellitus care in children requires parental support and involvement as young children cannot independently handle all of their diabetes cares; the diabetic cares given to these children entirely depend on the knowledge and skills of the care givers. This study was conducted to determine the knowledge and practices on diabetic care and associated factors among the caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus attending the follow-up clinic at Jimma Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia.
Methods: Institution-based prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from July 10 to October 10, 2022. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using statistical packages for social sciences software Version 25.0. Bivariate and stepwise multivariate analysis was performed to test associations between the dependent and independent variables.
Results: One hundred fifty-eight caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus participated in the study; over half of the participants (93, 58.9%) were females. Over half of caregivers have a poor level of knowledge (56.3%) and practice (58.6%) about diabetes cares. Participants residing in the urban area are found to have better knowledge (p<0.001; 95%CI:1.81-6.86), whereas being female caregiver (p=0.03; 95%CI:1.04-4.22), attending diabetic education sessions (p=0.035; 95%CI:1.17-79.66) and, those who had good diabetes knowledge (p=0.04; 95%CI:1.03-4.04 ) were found to have a better practice.
Conclusion: The knowledge and practices of caregivers regarding diabetic care among caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus were found to be low. Structured diabetes care education should be given to all caregivers to improve their knowledge and practices.
Vitamin d levels in pediatric epilepsy patients on the anti-epileptic drugs at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors: Miftah Mohammed , Tefera Muluwork , Legas Mohammed , Moges Ayalew 
Published: January 2024

Background: Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder of childhood repeatedly necessitating prolonged use of anticonvulsants. This study was done to evaluate the status of vitamin D in epileptic children. We targeted to describe the prevalence and risk factors for vitamin D deficiency among children with epilepsy.
Methods: A hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study design with prospective data collection was used among children with epilepsy on anti-epileptic drugs attending the Pediatric Neurology Clinic and their primary caretakers. For this study, a sample of 226 children and adolescents were included in the study and a blood sample for the determination of serum vitamin D was taken. The participants were interviewed, and medical records were thoroughly reviewed. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analysis was done to assess determinants of vitamin D deficiency. .
Results: In this study, the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was found to be 42%. Children on polytherapy (AOR = 4.3 (1.2 - 16)), 3 or more AEDs (AOR = 0.1 (0.0 - 0.8)), female sex (AOR = 1.8 (1.7 - 2.6)), age >15 years (AOR = 2.12 (1.0 - 1.5)), 4 months of exclusive breastfeeding (AOR = 5.6 (4.9 - 36)), family diet (AOR = 0.3 (0.1 - 0.8)) and non-ambulation (AOR = 1.7 (1.8 - 3.6)) were factors associated with being in the vitamin D deficiency group.
Conclusion: According to this study patients who take Anti-Epilepsy drugs are at a higher risk of a poor vitamin D status. Based on this finding, the need for timely and appropriate vitamin D supplementation and periodic follow-up seems to be very evident.
Discharge against medical advice in pediatric wards at tertiary center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A retrospective cross-sectional survey.
Authors: Feleke Helen , Moges Tamirat 
Published: January 2024

Background: Children are at high risk of problems related to discharge against medical advice (DAMA). Because they are not part of the decisions their best interests may be violated. This study is aimed to determine the prevalence, clinical outcomes, and factors associated with discharge against medical advice.
Methods: We cross-sectionally described 123 admissions in which caretakers decided to discharge against medical advice. A mixed data collection method from the patient's charts and telephone interviews was employed. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire tool was used. The data was manually cleaned and analyzed using SPSS software version 25, USA. The frequency and percentage of categorical data were calculated, as well as the mean, median, SD, and IQR of the continuous variable. A multivariate regression analysis was performed, with an adjusted odds ratio of 95% CI and a statistical significance of 0.05.
Results: Hospital prevalence of DAMA was 1.42%. The median age was 11(±59) months—eighty-one percent of the caretakers signed before leaving the hospital. The median hospitalization was 7 days (IQR=13 days). The majority of the caretakers were discharged during working hours (71%). Discharge was registered in all seasons: winter (31%), spring (28%), summer (23%), and autumn (18 %). Hemato-oncologic conditions, infectious, and neonatal problems were common. Most of the cases were reported from pediatric emergency and neonatology wards. Patients’ poor clinical response and the caretaker's financial constraints were the main reasons for signing DAMA. Death was significant when the DAMA occurred in fast-improving cases and infants; (AOR=6.909, 95% CI-2.191-21.782), and AOR=1.3, 95% CI -0.48-3.3) respectively.
Conclusion: DAMA in the Pediatric wards of Tikur-Anbessa Specialized Hospital was similar to the reported data elsewhere. However, death was very high which could be due to insufficient fol-low-up after DAMA.
Policy, health facility and community implications of the findings of the study of illnesses in preterm (sip project): Summary recommendations from a dissemination workshop
Authors: Muhe Lulu M , Mekasha Amha , Worku Bogale , Eshetu Beza , Gidi Nestanet Workneh , Abayneh Mahlet , Metaferia Gesit , Demtse Asrat , Gebeyehu Solomon , Tadesse Yared , Solomon Meles , Negesso Abebe , Zelalem Meseret , Nigussie Assaye K 
Published: January 2024

The Study of Illness in Preterm (SIP) was designed in 2015 to identify the major causes of morbidity and mortality in preterm babies. Preterm complications are the commonest cause of neonatal mortality. The SIP study investigators in collaboration with Federal Ministry of Health-Ethiopia (FMOH) organized a dissemination workshop during the world prematurity day between Nov 17-18, 2021.
The objective of the SIP dissemination workshop was to conduct a policy dialogue with policy makers and program implementers to support policy and practice changes. Five publications that have immediate policy and practice implications were selected and discussed in a dissemination workshop. These were hypothermia, preterm nutrition, bacterial isolates and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antenatal corticosteroid utilization and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
For each topic, the workshop assessed and documented the magnitude of the burden of disease, operationally feasible recommendations at policy, facility and community levels and potential implementation research ideas that could help facilitate rapid scale up of interventions.
Assessment of stream order and drainage pattern of flood prone areas of Ebonyi state, Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Nwankwagu J. O. , Okoro E. O. , Agunanna H. I. 
Published: January 2024

This study evaluates stream order and drainage pattern of flood in Ebonyi state, Southeastern Nigeria. The drainage network within Ebonyi State was identified using the Shuttle Rader Topographic Mission (SRTM), the stream order and flood drainage pattern with the aid of the Digital Elevation Model (DEM), and the Topographic analysis of Spatial Analyst on Hydrology. The data was acquired using Geometric Positioning and the LANDSAT downloaded from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Explorer 2019 and Thematic Mapper (TM) 2009. The result shows that the map of the eastern part of Ebonyi State houses the Cross River basin as a main consequent river draining to the Atlantic Ocean. The drainage gets darker down the slope as more volumes of water move into the traversing drainage channels in their corresponding orders. As flood magnitude increases, the velocity decreases because more water from different river orders or tributaries has been added to the adjusting river channels. It proves that consequent rivers like the Enyim River of Izzi, Iyiokwu River of Abakaliki, Alcor River of Ikwo, Iyere River of Afikpo South, and Esu Umuchimaewuze River of Ohaozara Local Government areas slope down through the adjourning tributaries when the basin is saturated. The map legend shows a thick blue outcome indicating that the flood originates from the Enyim River of Izzi, Iyiokwu River of Abakaliki, Alchor River of Ikwo, Iyere River of Afikpo South, and Esu Umuchimaewueze River of Ohaozara. Therefore, urgent adjustments and construction of drainage systems are needed to accommodate more water volumes.
Environmental empowerment: A new approach to poverty eradication in Africa
Authors: Cornelius Dudzai  
Published: January 2024

Most of the rural population in Africa is affected by poverty. High levels of poverty are witnessed through food shortages, low life expectancy and environmental degradation. Arguably, poverty in general and in Africa specifically is partly caused by a poor environment. An environment that is poor impoverishes its population. There are two types of poor environments in Africa; an environment that is inherently poor and another which is made poor by human beings. To deal with poverty and underdevelopment in Africa, social workers must empower the natural environment. An empowered environment capacitates community development. As it stands, social work in Africa focuses on empowering the poor who reside within an impoverished environment and to that effect, social work empowerment programmes are ineffective.How to cite using ASWNet styleDudzai, C. (2023). Environmental empowerment: A new approach to poverty eradication in Africa. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(3), 93. Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC), 16 June 2023. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jda.v8i3.8
Conference AbstractSocial Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC), Held on 16 June 2023, Day of the African Child (DAC), Organised by Africa Social Work and Development Network (ASWDN).
Conference Organising Committee: Danzel Rademan, University of the Free State, South Africa (Chairperson); Atuhairwe Collins, Student, Master of Social Work, Makerere University, Uganda (Vice-Chairperson); Never Winnie James Sebit, South Sudan; Bachelor in Social Work, RCSS, India (Secretary); Tatenda Sukulao, Bachelor of Social Work, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe (Vice-Secretary); Norman T. Manyika, Student, Bachelor of Social Work, University of Zimbabwe (Committee member) & Takudzwa Banda, Bachelor of Social Work, University of Zimbabwe (Committee member).
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