Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy & Radiodiagnosis

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    Common Factors Affecting Radiographic Diagnostic Quality in X-Ray Facilities in Lagos
    (2012) Edeh, VI; Olowoyeye, OA; Irurhe, NK; Abonyi, LC; Arogundade, RA; Awosanya, GOG; Eze, CU; Omiyi, OD
    Objective: To determine the common factors that affect the diagnostic quality of radiographs in radiodiagnostic centers in Lagos state, Nigeria. Methods: Self-administered questionnaires containing both open and close-ended questions were distributed to the supervising radiographers in radiodiagnostic centers within the Lagos metropolis. The questions asked included the film/reject ratio in each center and reasons why each film was rejected. Results: Faulty x-ray machines, movement on the part of the patient, poor darkroom film processing, and suboptimal radiographic techniques were the main reasons respondents identified as factors commonly responsible for the production of faulty films. In some cases, more than one of these factors was responsible. Conclusion: There is a need to routinely ensure that x-ray machines are properly calibrated in order to reduce the rate of film rejects in our x-ray facilities. In addition, equipment that is old and cannot be properly calibrated should be replaced. This would guarantee optimum performance and reduce radiation dose to patients and personnel. Younger radiographers should also be open to mentoring by older colleagues so they can acquire useful tips on how to reduce the production of films with unacceptable diagnostic quality. They should be encouraged to attend continuing education programs for improved expertise. Also, quality control and maintenance programs such as the reject film analysis or regular equipment maintenance should be enforced in radiodiagnostic centers.
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    CT-detected Intracranial Hemorrhage Among Patients With Head Injury in Lagos, Nigeria
    (2013) Eze, CU; Abonyi, LC; Olowoyeye, OA; Njoku, J; Ohagwu, C; Babalola, S
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    Knowledge and awareness of breast cancer among female secondary students in Nigeria
    (2012) Irurhe, NK; Raji, SB; Olowoyeye, OA; Adeyomoye, AA; Arogundade, RA; Soyebi, KO; Ibitoye, AZ; Abonyi, LC; Eniyandunni, FJ
    Carcinoma of the breast is the leading cause of death in women aged 30 years and above. It reduces the life expectancy of the population at risk especially those between 31 and 50. The incidence of breast cancer is rising rapidly in the population group that used to enjoy low incidence of the disease. Majority of the patients present late in the hospital. It is therefore pertinent to assess the level of awareness and knowledge of breast cancer. The purpose of the study was to assess the level of awareness and knowledge of breast cancer as well as breast self examination among secondary school students. The study was a cross-sectional survey amongst students of three secondary schools in Nigeria. Each respondent was given a self administered questionnaire.194 (97%) heard of breast cancer before, 61(30.5%) mentioned radio/television as the first source of information. Knowledge of respondents was low. In conclusion majority of the respondents had heard of breast cancer but the knowledge and understanding of the disease was very low.
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    A Survey of Sub-Specialty Preferences of Radiography Students of the University of Lagos , Nigeria
    (2013) Namah, ET; Olowoyeye, OA; Irurhe, NK; Eze, CU; Abonyi, LC; Njoku, J; et al