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Analysis of Some Natural Products for Prevention of Diseases Associated with COVID-19

ABSTRACT: Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a new disease that has crippled almost every aspect of human activities today. Common symptoms of the virus include high fever (38oC and above), dry persistent cough, shortness of breath and sore throat. Recently, additional symptoms which include diarrhea, fever and headache have been reported in South Africa. Medicinal herbs have been in use since ancient times for the management of viral infections related to COVID-19. Nutrient deficiency h...

Insulins: Analogues, Structure - Activity Relationship, Administration, Case Study, and Outcomes Studies

The seminar presentation delves into the evaluation of various Insulin analogues, structural modifications in relation to clinical response, cost-effectiveness and pharmacoeconomics especially with indigwnt patients and complex patients with co-morbidities that will be on it for a long time, and its value as well. This was presented at the University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria.

Hepatitis B/ Hepatitis C/ Decompensated Hepatic Disease/ Cirrhotic Disease of the Liver

This is a compilation of the slides presented at the University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria, which entails the literature review, epidemiology, case study on Hepatitis and associated disease conditions. This also explains the significance of Pharmacists in improving adherence to therapeutic regimens, understanding of the risk factors and various predispositions to liver diseases, the cost-effectiveness, cost-benefits analysis, and the medication therapy management in the assessment of He...

NON-HODGKIN LYMPHOMA

This is a compilation of the slides presented at the University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria, which entails the literature review, epidemiology, case study on Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. This also explains the significance of Pharmacists in the cost-effectiveness, cost-benefits analysis, and the medication therapy management in the assessment of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma 

Survey of Drugs Prescribed for the Treatment of Malaria and Compliance Level Among Pregnant Women in Tertiary Hospitals in Enugu State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to survey antimalaria drug prescriptions and compliance to treatment among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in the two tertiary hospitals in Enugu State. The study surveyed 92 doctors from UNTH and ESUTH Parklane, Enugu. 368 pregnant women from both hospitals (156 from ESUT and 212 From UNTH) who consented were surveyed. Purposive sampling was used to select the two tertiary hospitals. Proportionate stratified random sampling was used to select ...

Development of Lipid-Based Microsuspensions for Ophthalmic Delivery of Gentamicin

ABSTRACT The bioavailability of drugs from conventional eye drops is generally low. Many studies have demonstrated that new and more complex ophthalmic drug forms exhibit advantage over traditional ones and are able to increase the bioavailability of the active substance by, among others, reducing the susceptibility of drug forms to defense mechanisms of the human eye, extending contact time of drug with the cornea, increasing the penetration through the complex anatomical structure of the ey...

Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Periconceptional Folic Acid Supplementation (Pfas) Among Childbearing Age Women (18-45years) Attending Antenatal Clinics in Enugu, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT This study investigated folate (B9) supplementation in the periconceptional period. The general objective of the study was to assess knowledge and practice of periconceptional folic acid supplementation and its health implications, among women of reproductive age in Enugu metropolis of Enugu State, Nigeria. The study was carried out from April to July 2011 in six major antenatal clinics (3 private, 3 public) in Enugu metropolis. They were visited twice weekly till a sample size of se...

Healthcare Cost and Utilization of Healthcare Services by the Insured and Uninsured Civil Servants in Selected Federal Government Agencies in Abakaliki

ABSTRACT One major component of access to healthcare is utilization of healthcare services. The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was designed to reduce the impact of poverty on the ability of the enrollee to utilize healthcare services. The question is has NHIS increased the utilization of health care services and offered financial protection to its beneficiaries? The purpose of this study is to analyze comparatively, the healthcare cost and utilization of healthcare services by the in...

Relationship Between Test Anxiety and Performance in Examination of Students in Basic Nursing Schools in Enugu Urban, Enugu State

ABSTRACT Test anxiety is conceived as the hyper-arousal condition that results in physiological, emotional and intellectual changes that prevent the effective use of the previously learned information while taking an examination. It is composed of “worry” which a cognitive anxiety related with performance and “emotionality” the arousal of autonomic nervous system in evaluative situations (Morris & Liebert 1970 in Ndirangu 2009). Examination performance is the grade point or scores obt...

Choice of Birthplace and Use of Birth Attendants Among Child Bearing Women in Akanu, Ohafia Local Government Area, Abia State Nigeria

ABSTRACT Birth place and birth attendants during delivery are crucial factors in reducing maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the choice of birthplace and use of birth attendants during delivery and also the factors influencing these choices among child bearing women in Akanu, Ohafia community of Abia State. The need for this study arose because women attend antenatal clinic during pregnancy but do not come to the health facility to deliver their babies; they...

Protective Role of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Vernonia Amygdalina Del. (Asteraceae) And Ocimum Gratissimum Linn (Lamiaceae) in Cyclophosphamide Induced Urotoxicity and Myelosuppression

ABSTRACT Cyclophosphamide (CP) is one of the most potent and widely used alkylating anticancer agents. Urotoxicity and myelosuppression is known as the most prevailing dose-limiting toxicity associated with CP. In the present study, the protective potential of Vernonia amygdalina and Ocimum gratissimum aqueous leaf extracts in CP-induced urotoxicity and myelosupression were evaluated using biochemical and histopathological approaches. Sodium -2-macarptoethane sulfonate (MESNA) was used as a p...

Semen Quality and Egg Hatchability in Local Turkey Fed Diets Containing Moringa Oleifera and Gongronema Latifolium Leaf Meal.

ABSTRACT The experiment was conducted to determine semen quality, fertility, egg hatchability and some biochemical parameters in Nigerian local turkey toms fed diets containing Moringa oleifera (MO), Gongronema latifolium (GL) leaf meals and their combinations. A total of 72 Nigerian local turkeys comprising of 54 males and 18 females were used for the study. The males were randomly divided into 9 treatment groups, each treatment was replicated 3 times with 2 toms per replicate. The treatment...

Assessment of Palliative Care Needs of HIV-Positive Clients in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State

ABSTRACT 6 This descriptive study assessed the palliative care needs of HIV-positive clients in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State. Identification of these needs, will help the health care-givers to plan on approach(es) that can be implemented to improve the quality of lives of the clients. Population of study was 4119 confirmed adult HIV-positive clients that were registered and access health services at NAUTH as of the time of the study. A sample of 387 clients...

Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Adults in Orlu Local Government Area Imo State- Nigeria

ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of worldwide preventable morbidity and mortality. Globally certain risk factors have been found to account for up to 90% of cardiovascular disease and a large percentage are preventable through the reduction of the modifiable risk factors. However it is reported that there are millions of people with undiagnosed cardiovascular disease risk factors who are not being managed to prevent the development of cardiovascular disease. A qualitative ...

Midwives’ and Mothers’ Perception of Midwives Service Scheme in Selected Area Councils in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja - Nigeria

ABSTRACT The importance of skilled birth attendants in the reduction of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality worldwide cannot be over-emphasized. The midwives service scheme was established by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in collaboration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria in 2009 to achieve reduction in maternal, newborn and under-five mortality in Nigeria, especially in rural communities. The purpose of the study was to determine how mo...


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