Human Rights Protection and the Question of Good Governance in Nigeria

Nigeria is a signatory to several international human rights instruments , in addition to these, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) profusely contained provisions on the protection of human rights of peoples in Nigeria, yet violation of human rights still goes on in the country . The effects of the violations are grave and include loss of lives; loss of limbs or vital organs; loss of properties, loss of freedom, and loss of unhindered access to basic existential needs and so on. These violations are possible because the regime of good governance in all its ramifications is not yet in place. Bad governance is one of the recipes for massive abuse of human rights. The structures and institutions for the observance of good governance in Nigeria are in place, but they have been deliberately crippled by the successive governments. This paper submits that the nexus between good governance and the protection of human rights makes it mandatory that the enthronement of good governance is a must in Nigeria. This enthronement, in a sustainable manner is possible but it imposes a duty on all and sundry.

Amputation demographic assessment at Saiful Anwar hospital: 5 years of study

Background: Loss of limbs occurs due to different causes and has increased in many countries. This has large economic, physical and social impacts. This study investigates the demographics of patients undergoing amputation at Saiful Anwar Hospital Malang.Methods: This retrospective study was done from January 2014 to December 2018. The patient demographics included age, sex, organ amputation, etiology and amputation level. A total of 479 patients were studied in the study.Results: The average amputation value was 95.8 per year and varied from 72 to 134. The average age of the subjects was 44 years. Of all patients, 311 were male (64.93) and 168 women (35.07), 236 of amputations (49.27%) were major and 243 (50.73%) were minor.Conclusions: The main cause of amputation is trauma and most often is the amputation of the lower extremity. In trauma patients, the average age is 29 years. This result shows the same characteristic in the cause of amputation as in many other developing countries based on some studies. Trauma is the most common cause of amputation in Malang.

Personal injury losses

Personal injury includes disease and physical illness as well as, for example, cuts, bruises, broken bones, loss of limbs or loss of the use of limbs, blindness, deafness, and brain damage. Recognised psychiatric illnesses are included. Damages have also been awarded for the physical and mental effects of a rape or sexual assault.

A movable finger Prosthesis

I cried that I had no rings, till I saw someone who had no fingers. Whether the traumatic loss of limbs or fingers is due to war, congenital malformations, systemic diseases (diabetes), industrial, domestic or vehicular accident, or amputation, it leaves the individual with a long-lasting emotional scar from the disfigurement. We as prosthodontists have the skillset to change a patient’s life by making a prosthesis that would enhance a patients’ physical and psychological well-being. Through time, emphasis has been made on replacing a lost digit for aesthetic purposes but function is equally important, if not more. Movement of a finger using the movement of the patient’s own hand may provide the patient with adequate movement to carry out his or her daily activities. In this age of digitalization, the use of impression materials is slowly but steadily reducing. The movable finger prosthesis described in this article eliminates the need for using any impression material as well as shows the use of 3D printing to make a functional prosthesis.

Sonographic Detection of Necrotizing Fasciitis

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, life-threatening, flesh-eating bacterial infection that quickly destroys soft tissue beneath the skin. Left untreated, it can result in the loss of limbs or even death. A diagnosis is most often made through laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography (CT), and sonography. This case study demonstrates the use of sonography to assist in the detection and characterization of necrotizing fasciitis. In this case, CT provided the necessary diagnostic information to accurately diagnose necrotizing fasciitis. The prompt diagnosis for this patient facilitated expedited treatment in an effort to stem progressive damage to the affected limb.

Dampak Rehabilitasi Medis pada Penyandang Disabilitas Kusta

Pada periode tahun 2004 _ 2007, penderita baru disabilitas kusta tingkat II kerusakan syaraf sebanyak 8,6% _ 8,7% kemudian mengalami peningkatan pada tahun 2008 (9,6%) dan 2009 (10,27%) jauh di atas target (< 5%). Hal ini mengindikasikan keterlambatan penemuan kasus. Penelitian bertujuan untuk menilai dampak kondisi fisik, psikologi, sosial, dan ekonomi pascatindakan rehabilitasi medis di Rumah Sakit Dr. Tadjuddin Chalid Makassar. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif dan rancangan studi kasus bermula dari kasus penyandang disabilitas kusta yang menjalani tindakan medis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rehabilitasi medisdapat mengatasi luka kronis, memperbaiki tampilan fisik, fungsi, dan meningkatkan kemampuan anggota tubuh untuk aktivitas sehari-hari. Secara psikologis, mereka merasa senang, puas, rasa percaya diri meningkat, tetapi ada juga yang merasa sedih, malu, dan minder karena kehilangananggota tubuh. Mereka dapat diterima oleh keluarga dan lingkungan sekitar, tetapi ada juga yang memilih hidup dalam koloni kusta. Mereka melakukan perubahan dan kekuatan bekerja yang lama sesuai dengan kondisi kecacatan, kemampuan, dan keterampilan pascarehabilitasi medis.Kondisi psikologis, sosial, dan ekonomi masih dipengaruhi oleh stigma yang telah ada sejak menderita kusta.Kata kunci: Rehabilitasi medis, penderita disabilitas kusta, kustaAbstractThis aim of the study was to assess the impact of a variety of physical, psychological, sosial and economic after medical rehabilitation measures in Dr. Tadjuddin Chalid hospital Makassar. This study used qualitative methods with case study design, which departed from cases of leprosy disabled patientswho had undergone medical treatment. The results showed that medical rehabilitation can overcome chronic wounds, improve physical appearance, function and increase the ability of the body for daily activities. Psychologically, people with leprosy disabilities feel happy, satisfied, selfconfidence increases, there is also feeling sad, ashamed and insecure due to loss of limbs disabled leprosy patients can be accepted by the family andthe environment, sosial shame because there is loss of limbs, some choose to live in leper colonies. Leprosy disability person had changed the way to work and earn money, length of working and strength adapted to the conditions of disability, ability and skills of post-medical rehabilitation. Psychological condition, sosial and economic disability post-medical rehabilitation of leprosy is still influenced by the stigma that has existed since suffered from leprosy.Key words: Medical rehabilitation, people with leprosy disabilities, leproic

The Rising Trend in Diabetes Mellitus - A Statistical Review

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the most burdensome chronic diseases that is increasing in epidemic proportions throughout the world. The prevalence of diabetes is increasing at alarming rate unidentified, untreated or poorly controlled diabetes can result in disabling and life threatening long term complications including blindness, hearing loss, loss of limbs, heart disease and kidney failure. This article includes Statistical implications, Statistical study of therapies, clinical issues, complications and intervention strategies. A Capture-Recapture technique for prevalence studies is provided. The findings of the sample study are also presented.

Is there room for improving case management for contacts of meningococcal disease in the European Union?

Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a severe illness primarily affecting children and young adults. It has a high case fatality rate (10%-14%) and 11%-19% of patients who recover experience permanent hearing loss, mental retardation, loss of limbs or other serious sequelae.