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Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Nigerian Pregnant Women using fifty grams oral glucose challenge test
(West African Journal Of Medicine, 2008)
BACKGROUND:
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is frequently associated with adverse pregnancy outcome if not adequately managed. Prompt identification of these women requires a programme of active screening.
OBJECTIVE: ...
Effect of Normal and Pre- Eclamptic Pregnancies on Plasma Cholinesterase in Nigerian Women
(Nigerian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2009)
Background: Pre-eclampsia can be devastating and life-threatening for both mother and baby, particularly in developing countries. It is a
major cause of maternal and foetal mortality and morbidity. Early diagnosis and ...
Evaluation of maternal serum levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate and its association with successful labour outcome among parturients undergoing spontaneous labour at term
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)
This study evaluated maternal serum levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS) in spontaneous labour and its association with successful labour at term. A cross-sectional observational study was carried out on 140 ...
Prevalence of Chlamydophilia Pneumonia antibodies in women with Pre-Eclampsia in Lagos, Nigeria
(West African Medical Journal, 2012)
BACKGROUND: The precise aetiology of pre-eclampsia has remained unknown. It is still a major contributor to maternal
and perinatal morbidity and mortality.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between preeclampsia ...
Response to fifty grams oral glucose challenge test and pattern of preceding fasting plasma glucose in normal pregnant Nigerians
(SAGE, 2014)
Background: Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy has profound implications for the baby and mother and thus active screening for this is desirable.
Method: Fifty grams oral glucose challenge test was administered after obtaining ...
Glucose and Insulin in amniotic fluid in Nigerian Women
(Nigerian Society of Endocrinologist and Metabolism, 2004)
Objective To evaluate the glucose and insulin levels in amniotic fluid and compare with maternal blood glucose levels.
Setting: Antenatal patients of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Subjects: Forty-six pregnant ...
Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein changes as a measure of fetomaternal haemorrhage
(Nigerian Society of Endocrinologist and Metabolism, 2005)
Objective: To evaluate the changes in maternal serum Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) after amniocentesis as a measure of fetomaternal haemorrhage.
Subjects and Method: This was a cohort study carried out at the Lagos University ...
Prolactin and Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in Nigerian Females
(Nigerian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2004)
Objective: To evaluate whether there is any correlation between P/ olaclin and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) level in Nigerian women being managedfor infértility.
Setting: Gynaecological Outpatient Clinic of the Lagos ...