Use of Appropriate Technology to Improve Cervical Cancer Prevention and Early Detection: Experience in Jos, Nigeria

Cervical Cancer: Prevention and Early Detection.

OBJECTIVE To review effective methods of prevention that can be used to control the incidence of cervical cancer and detection strategies that can identify the precancerous lesions before they become true cancer. DATA SOURCES Current medical, scientific and nursing literature, and national and international guidelines of cervical cancer. CONCLUSION Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by ...

Colon Cancer Screening Strategies to improve prevention and early detection

Colorectal carcinoma (CRC) is a common cause of death and may be prevented by routine screening strategies in order to detect precancerous lesions and early cancers [1]. However, colorectal screening is under used, and at least 40% of ageeligible adults do not adhere to up-to-date screening guidelines. Three strategies may increase compliance on colon cancer screening rates: to convince the pop...

Planning Appropriate Cervical Cancer Prevention Programs

Circumcision: Experience at a Private Hospital in Jos, Nigeria

BACKGROUND Most circumcisions in our environment are carried out in children for religious and cultural reasons. The PlastiBell device has been used for several decades, though some complications have been associated with its use. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This study examines the safety and acceptability of the PlastiBell device, which was used in circumcision in the majority of patients studied. ...

Experience with rigid esophagoscopy in Jos, north-central Nigeria.

OBJECTIVE Esophagoscopy which may be done for either a therapeutic or diagnostic reason has remained useful in the management of esophageal diseases. This study evaluates our experience with rigid esophagoscopy with special emphasis on esophageal foreign bodies in our unit. METHOD This is a six-year (January 2000-December 2005) retrospective review of cases of rigid esophagoscopy in the Ear, ...