Profile and pattern of histology specimen of thyroidectomy patients operated in Mankweng hospital, Limpopo province, South Africa

Object of study: To evaluate the histopathologic pattern of the thyroidectomy specimen in patients with goitre who underwent thyroidectomy operation at Mankweng Hospital and to review the profile of thyroid disease in relation to the age, gender & Distribution of thyroid disease which are referred to Mankweng hospital from the districts of Limpopo Province. The problem to be solved: The demographic profile of thyroidectomy patients in this hospital is identified. Hence outreach program can be initiated according to demographic profile. Main scientific results: Total of 62 patients analyzed: Male 2, female 60. Age range 15-70: District: Capricorn 23, Sekhukhune 33, Mopani 6. Histology: 62: Multinodular goitre 47, Papillary carcinoma 5: Hurtle cell carcinoma 3, colloid goitre 2, Diffuse colloid goitre 1, Cavernous haemangioma 1, follicular neoplasm 1, Hashimoto`s Thyroiditis 1, benign thyroid parenchyma with cyst 1 The area of practical use of research results: General surgery department in Regional & Tertiary hospital An innovative technological product: Patient demographic profile for health outreach program. Scope of application of an innovative technological product: General surgery department

Factors influencing of professional nurse resignation from Mankwneg Academic Hospital, Limpopo, South Africa

Professional nurses are registered nurses who provide comprehensive nursing treatment and care to patients at various levels of health care. Intentions to quit a job are frequently associated with employee motivation and job satisfaction factors. It has been observed that some of the health professional nurses are quitting Mankweng academic hospital more frequently and which is affecting the service delivery. There is no research done regarding the turnover of the Professional nurse from this institution. The aim: The main objective of the study is to figure out what factors concern Professional nurses to quit Mankweng Hospital. Material & methods: The study was a retrospective cross-sectional descriptive quantitative design to analyze the profile of all Professional nurses who quit Mankweng Academic Hospital for 5 years from January 2018 to December 2022. Result: A total of 47 professional nurses resigned over 5 years from different departments. Lack of promotions (34 %) was the key reason which made professional nurses quit their job at Mankweng Hospital. Poor working conditions (12.8 %) and work-related stress (12.8 %) are other important reasons for resigning. Conclusions: Lacks of promotions, poor working conditions, and work-related stress are important factors responsible for quitting jobs. Increased staffing, employee support, and enhanced promotion are vital to address to retain the employe

Series of rare cases of breast tumour: 8-year review at mankweng Breast Oncology clinic, Limpopo, South Africa

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in many parts of the world, particularly for women. In March 2015, a Breast Oncology clinic for breast cancer patients was established at Mankweng Hospital. Invasive ductal carcinoma is the most common (87 %) tumour found in Limpopo, and occasionally, another rare tumour of the breast is presented in the Breast Oncology clinic. The aim: The main objective is to share the experience of a rare tumour of the breast came across over the past 8 years since the establishment of the Breast Oncology clinic. Material and Method: Series of rare case reports of Breast tumours and literature review from the Mankweng Breast Oncology Clinic. Result: Rare tumour encountered in Breast Oncology clinic: adenomyoepithelioma, micro-papillary carcinoma of the breast, primary malignant melanoma of the breast, primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the bilateral breast, advanced breast cancer in a case of Down's syndrome, primary neuroendocrine invasive breast carcinoma, sarcoma of the breast. Conclusions: Most of these rare cases are presented to the Breast Oncology clinic in the advanced stage. Breast cancer awareness campaign is highly important for women in Limpopo, particularly when attending primary health care for any other conditions

A new species of fan-throated lizard of the genus Sitana Cuvier, 1829(Squamata: Agamidae) from northern Karnataka, India

A new species of fan-throated lizard of the genus Sitana Cuvier, 1829 is described from northern Karnataka, India. The new species is similar to members of the clade of Sitanaspinaecephalus Deepak et al., 2016, however, can be distinguished based on morphological as well as molecular data. Sitana dharwarensissp. nov. differs from its sister species, S. laticeps Deepak & Giri, 2016 in bearing a much larger dewlap. Data from micro-CT scan of the cranium and jaws further add support to the distinctness of the new species. The rivers, namely Krishna and Tungabhadra, likely act as a biogeographic barrier for terrestrial lizard species

Primary tuberculosis of the breast from mankweng hospital

Object of study: To share our experience with a rare case of Primary Tuberculosis of Breast. The problem to be solved: Tuberculosis of the breast is a rare type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis and usually affects young lactating multiparous women. It accounts for less than 0.1 % of all breast pathologies. Tuberculosis of the breast is often misdiagnosed. Therefore, a high index of suspicion is needed when evaluating cases of breast abscesses, fistulae, or mass. Main scientific results: A case of a 27-year-old female with no known co-morbidities, HIV negative who presented to our Surgical Outpatient Department with a 1-year history of a painless left breast lump. No previous history of pulmonary tuberculosis was reported. Breasts ultrasonography indicated BIRADS (Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System) V: lesion highly suspicious of malignancy. Histopathological analysis of the core biopsy showed features of a necrotizing granulomatous mastitis with adjacent fat necrosis. Ziehl-Neelsen stain was negative though histological results were worrisome of a mycobacterial infection. Patient responded well to antitubercular therapy as evidenced by lump regression, ulceration healed, peau d’orage currently resolved, and the overall size of the breast is going back to its normal state. The area of practical use of research results: Family medicine physicians, Primary health care center, District level or regional level hospital. An innovative technological product: a high index of suspicion tuberculosis is needed when evaluating cases of breast abscesses, fistulae, or mass. Awareness of this condition is important as it can clinically, and radiologically mimic breast carcinoma. Scope of application of an innovative technological product: Family medicine physicians, Primary health care center

Peranan Prokalsitonin pada Pneumonia Komunitas

Keterbatasan dalam mendiagnosis infeksi respirasi dari klinis, gejala penyakit dan pemeriksaan mikrobiologis, keberadaan biomarker dapat dijadikan informasi tambahan dalam meningkatkan diagnosis dan prognosis yang membantu dalam keputusan pemberian terapi. Penggunaan prokalsitonin dapat membantu diagnosis membedakan dari infeksi yang disebabkan oleh virus, menilai derajat risiko pasien dan keputusan pemberian, penghentian dan durasi antibiotik yang optimal. Pneumonia komunitas masih menjadi masalah kesehatan. Prokalsitonin pada akhir-akhir ini menjadi perhatian prognosis pada pneumonia komunitas. , baik yang diakibatkan oleh bakter iatau pun bukan. Prokalsitonin juga mempunyai kemampuan yang lebih baik dari pada C-reaktif protein sebagai biomarker petanda inflamasi dan mempunyai hubungan yang signifikan dengan skor sistem yang menilai klinis dan angka kematian

Kuat Tekan Mortar OPC Abu Sekam Padi pada Suhu Tinggi

This research examines the partial replacement of cement mortar with the OPC by rice husk ash as a binding material. Rice husk Ash (RHA) has used silica content of 90%. Compressive strength was tests are carried out on the basis of the percentage of rice husk ash and its time variations of the treatment. Variation of rice husk ash used is 10%, 15%, and 20%. Samples was curing in water for 28 days before furnace with variations of temperature 250°C, 500°C, and 750°C for 3 hours. This research showed that a mixture of mortar with the replacement of the 15% rice husk ash cement against the OPC provides optimum results against compressive strength value, not only on the maintenance of room temperature but also at 250°C and 500°C. Compressive strength of all types of cement has increased at temperature of 250. The higher the replacement of cement by rice husk ash will weaken the compressive strength of mortar, but spalling and cracking doesn\u27t happen on every OPC cement replacement by RHA