Science Journal of Clinical Medicine

Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013

  • Assessment of Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) Service Quality in Terms of Client Satisfaction; a Comparative Study between Public and Private Health Institutions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    Fasika Dinku, Gashaw Andargie

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013
    Pages: 1-7
    Published: 10 January 2013
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    Abstract: Background: Although Quality of the service is key principle for effectiveness of the program, very little work has been done to assess the quality of Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) services in most countries including Ethiopian. Objectives: To assess quality of VCT services in terms of client satisfaction in both private and public VCT sit... Show More
  • The Association between Gender and Tooth Loss in A Small Rural Population of South Africa

    Charlene W. J. Africa, Jairam Reddy

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013
    Pages: 8-13
    Published: 10 January 2013
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    Abstract: Periodontal disease, which attacks the gums and supporting structures of the tooth, is one of the major causes of tooth loss in adults. Few studies on general well-being have compared the differences in oral health between men and women with studies from Europe and USA reporting that there are more edentulous women than men.Among the many factors c... Show More
  • Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Candida Species in Urine Samples from Renal Failure Patients

    Mohammed S. Alhussaini, Noha F. El-Tahtawi, AhmadM. Moharram

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013
    Pages: 14-25
    Received: 25 December 2012
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    Abstract: The prevalence of Candida infections of the urinary tract (candiduria)has increased significantly over the past few years due to various predisposing factors especially in hospitalized patients. The predisposing factors frequently asso-ciated with candiduria are urinary tract instrumentation, prior antibiotic use, prolonged hospital stay, extremes ... Show More