Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy & Radiodiagnosis

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    Compliance Rate of Adequate Filling of Radiology Request Forms in a Lagos University Teaching Hospital
    (2012) Irurhe, NK; Sulaymon, FA; Olowoyeye, Omodele; Adeyomoye, AA
    Radiology request forms are essential communication tools used by hospitals and doctors referring patients for radiological investigations, however, their importance is highly underestimated. The clinician is required to give brief clinical history by filling the reason for referral as this helps radiologists to better understand the patient’s condition; so that the required expertise can be utilized. The aim of the research is to evaluate the adequacy of patient data and clinical information filled in the request forms sent to the Radiodiagnosis Department by the referring clinicians. Descriptive study design was used to find out the compliance rate of filling radiology request forms as indicated by referring physicians. The average number of request forms received on a daily basis in the Radiodiagnosis department of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) was 62. A non probabilistic Quota sampling method was used to select 300 request forms over a period of 3 months which are representation of variety of examinations from different departments within LUTH. The study revealed a relatively high number of uncompleted fields in the radiology request forms in LUTH.
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    Effects of Ascorbic Acid Intake on the Intima-Media Thickness and Blood Flow Velocities of the Carotid Artery in Patients With Sickle Cell Anemia
    (2011) Olowoyeye, Omodele; Jaja, SI; Kehinde, MO; Awosanya, GO; Irurhe, NK; Adeyomoye, AA; Soyebi, KO; Arogundade, RA; Adekunle, OM; Soneye, BK; Tubi, OO
    This study aims to investigate and compare the effects of six-week oral vitamin C supplementation on blood velocities, intima-media thickness, and cross-sectional diameter (CSD) of the common carotid artery of sickle cell anemia (SCA) and non–sickle cell anemia (NSCA) subjects using sonography. Results showed that the CSD and end-diastolic velocity were significantly higher (P < .002 and P < .001, respectively) in the SCA subjects than in the NSCA subjects in the presupplementation phase. Calculated resistivity index (RI) was significantly lower in the SCA subjects (P < .003). Vitamin C supplementation had a slight effect on all the measured parameters in the NSCA subjects but caused a significant increase in peak systolic velocity (PSV) (P < .02) and RI (P < .01) in SCA. A comparison of change in each measured variable between the groups showed significant differences. Oral supplementation with vitamin C should be encouraged in patients with SCA as prophylaxis against endothelial damage, thereby preventing vaso-occlusive crises and their associated morbidity.
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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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    Sonographic Evaluation of the Carotid Intima-media Complex Thickness in Nigerian Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.
    (2014) Ajiboye, OK; Bello, B; Adeyomoye, AA; Olowoyeye, OA; Irurhe, NK
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    A Survey Of Psychological Reaction And Perception Of Pregnant Women, To Prenatal Ultrasonography In Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos
    (2011) Eniyandunni, F; Soyebi, KO; Irurhe, NK; Olowoyeye, OA; Adeyomoye, AA; Ketiku, KK; Arogundade, RA