The use of nicotine-containing substances has been implicated in oxidative-induced neuronal damage in several neurological dysfunctions. This study assessed the antioxidant potentials of Moringa tea on the frontal cortex of Wistar rats. Twenty female Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups of 5 animals each. Group A (control) received normal saline, Group B received 5.71 mg/kg of Moringa tea, Group C was treated with 13.76 mg/kg nicotine, while Group D received 5.71 mg/kg of Moringa tea and...
Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the effects of liquid extract of Calotropis procera (CP) on the testicular structure and functions of adult male rabbits. CP, commonly known as ‘ewe bomubomu’ in Nigeria, contains a toxic milky sap that is extremely bitter; the milky sap contains a complex mix of chemicals. This plant is most popular and commonly used among the Fulanis in Nigeria to process cheese. Methods: Twelve adult male rabbits weighing between 1–2 kg were used ...
ABSTRACT Malaria is an enormous public health problem worldwide and kills one to two million people every year, mostly children residing in Africa . And the aim of this study is to determine the impact of combined treatment with Artesunate and Chloroquine on the white blood cell count of plasmodium berghei infected albino mice. And to compare and observe effect of combined treatment of chloroquine and artesunate on white blood cell count of P. berghei infected albino mice. A total of 15 ...
Trees play important role in our lives and existence and human beings. Cut down a tree and plant one or two in return. With this we all get to inhale good oxygen from the environment ...
OUTLINE: INTRODUCTION General Introduction Defining Terms Symptoms of Asthma CAUSES OF ASTHMA 2.1Environmental Causes of Asthma 2.2Genetic Causes of Asthma EFFECTS OF ASTHMA 3.1Short Term Effects of Asthma 3.2Long Term Effects of Asthma 3.3Permanent Effects of Asthma TRADITIONAL METHODS OF MANAGING ASTHMA 4.1Traditional Methods 4.2Modern Methods 4.3Comparism Between Traditional Methods and Modern Methods APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGING ASTHMA 5.1Appropriate Technology 5.2A Approp...
ABSTRACT Infact, the aim of this study is to create awareness on the Halitosis among students in SICHST Makarfi Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Halitosis or most commonly bad breath are terms used to describe noticeably unpleasant odor exhaled in breathing. Halitosis is a condition affecting both male and female in all ages, Halitosis can cause by eating of certain foods, like cooked eggs, garlic, onions, smoking and drinking alcohol, which when absorbed into our blood stream, are transf...
ABSTRACT Bringing to a layman’s understanding the ideas, issues and concepts of important healthy living conditions and strategies is no doubt an ever impressive and effective pattern of solving health related issues especially in developing countries like Nigeria. In this part of the world, complications and deaths arising from poor health education awareness has been tremendously on the increase until lately when sensitization campaigns and proper health education on killer diseases ...
INTRODUCTIONRadiographic viewing box is an illuminator use in viewing radiographs. Proper viewing conditions are very important when interpreting a radiograph. The viewing condition can enhance or degrade the subtle detail of the radiograph14. Before beginning the evaluation of radiograph, the viewing equipment and area should be considered. The area should be clean and free of distracting materials, magnifying aids, and film makers should be close at hand. Its function being to improves subj...
ABSTRACTTransvaginal sonography is a later addition to the diagnostic techniques available for the evaluation of the female pelvis and can overcome many of the limitations of traditional transabdominal scanning. Transvaginal sonography involves the placement of the probe within the vagina. This is uncomfortable for most women especially in this part of the world where ethical issues are now a challenge. This may reduce the practicability of transvaginal sonography. There is also reluctance in...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to determine the awareness of health risks associated with body piercing and tattooing among undergraduate students in Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). Five objectives were set (to ascertain the students awareness of health risks associated with body piercing and tattooing, to determine the students practice of body piercing and tattooing, to determine students reason for body piercing and tattooing, to determine students attitud...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted on non-usage of personal protective devices, among industrial workers, a case study of Akoti sawmill in Ise/Orun Local Government Area, Ise-Ekiti. The study population was limited to 68 workers in the factory of which 40 workers were selected using simple random sampling technique. A survey research design was adopted for analyzing the variable. Both direct and indirect (primary and secondary) sources were used for data collection. It has been observed that ...
Cancer being one of the leading causes of death worldwide Many active secretions produced by animals have been employed in the development of new drugs to treat cancer. There is urgent need to search for new drugs from natural products. In recent years, remarkable progress has been made for the treatment of cancer. The major drawback of the current methods of cancer treatment is the therapies after initial treatments. It has led to the increased use of anticancer drug developed from natural s...
Abstract Adiponectin first described in 1995 as a peptide of adipose tissue that becomes dysregulated in obesity. Adiponectin is an adipokine produced and secreted exclusively by both white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue. It accounts for about 0.01% of the total plasma protein in humans. It is the most abundant protein secreted by the adipose tissue.The role of adiponectin is mediated by receptors known as adiponectin receptors 1 and 2 (Adipor1 and Aipor2). These receptors ha...
ABSTRACT The study examine impact of environmental planning on rural development, This study was undertaken majorly to evaluate the impact of environmental planning on rural development and to determine if environmental planning help in the development of rural communities. Concerning methodology for this study, data for this study was collected from the respondents through the use of questionnaires. Questionnaires were shared to all 32 respondents of the organization, and field surveys thro...
ABSTRACT This training report presents the six months experience gained during my student industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) undertaken at Dr Musa Inuwa Hospital, Minna Niger state. During this program, different units of the medical laboratory department of the hospital were visited. These units include haematology, chemical pathology, serology and microbiology units.