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Breast and cervical cancer awareness amongst women of reproductive age in benin city

This was done by a group of then  medical students of igbinedion university Okada. 

CD4+ Cell Count, Lipid and Lipoprotein Levels in HIV Patients on Drug Treatment

Abstract Background: Previous reports showed lack of consensus on the possible etiology of coronary artery disease (CAD) between HIV-treatment with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and HIV-infection in particular. The aim of this study was to find out correlations of HIV-treatment and HIV-infection with CAD risk. Method: One hundred and twenty (120) participants involving HIV-patients on treatment (n = 40), treatment-naïve (n =40) and equal number of age- and sex-matched contro...

Hepatoprotective Potential of Russelia Equisetiformis Plant Extract on Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Experimental Models

Background: A large number of herbal medicines are widely in-use to offer relief from hepatic injury, although attempts are still ongoing globally to get scientific proofs for these orthodox remedies, there is still paucity of data on Russelia equisetiformes. There are solitary reports of anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antinociceptive properties. Meanwhile, inflammation is a hallmark of hepatic injury. Further study may pave way for next generation hepatoprotective medication. Methods: The...

Assessment of Antimicrobial and Phytochemical Properties of Crude Leaf and Bark Extracts of Ceiba Pentandra on Selected Clinical Isolates Found in Nigerian Teaching Hospital

Abstract Ceiba pentandra is a tropical tree of order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. The basic objective of this research work is to determine the antimicrobial and phytochemical properties of Ceiba pentandra. Fresh leaves and bark of Ceiba petandra was collected at Akungba Akoko. Ceiba pentandra (leaf and bark) were prepared for extraction using ethyl acetate. The test organisms used for this research work are: Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis, Kleibsiella pneumonia a...

A Study Case on Irrational Use of Medicines in Health Facilities in Kisii

Chapter One 1.1 Background Information to Study Topic 1.2 Problem Statement 1.3 Study Justification 1.4 Study Objectives 1.5 Research Questions Chapter Two: Literature Review 2.1 Causes irrational use of antibiotic drugs 2.2 Impact of rational of antibiotics 2.3 Measures to improve rational use of antibiotics Chapter Three 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Study Area 3.3 Background to Study Area 3.4 Study Population 3.5 Study Design 3.6 Sampling Procedure 3.7 Sample size determination  3.8 Sample size ...

SOME EFFECTS OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF MISTLETOE (Tapinanthus globiferus) LEAF ON THE KIDNEY OF ADULT WISTAR RATS

The medicinal values of some species of Mistletoes (Tapinanthus globiferus) growing in the West African sub-region have been reviewed along with some considerations of their chemistries and local uses. Studies carried out revealed that mistletoes showed hypotensive, hypoglycemic etc.This present study was aimed at investigating some effects of aqueous extract of Tapinanthus globiferus leaves on the rat kidney. Thirty (30) adult Wister rats weighing (180-200) g were used for this experimental ...

Factors Contributing to Job Satisfaction of Midwives Working in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department ESUT Teaching Hospital Parklane Enugu

Job satisfaction is a construct from the field of organizational behavior that measures attitude towards work. It has received a great deal of attention in research because of its potential effects on behavior and wellbeing of professionals (Rouleau, Fournier, Philibert, Mbengue & Dumont, 2010).

Anti-Diabetic and Antioxidant Potentials of Aqueous Extract of Eucalyptus Globulus in Experimentally-Induced Diabetic Rats

Anti-diabetic and Anti-oxidant potentials of Aqueous Extract of Eucalyptus Globulus in experimentally induced diabetic rats.

Isolation of microorganism from pap sold in Enugu metropolis

ABSTRACT   This research is aim at isolating and characterization of microorganism (fungi and bacteria) from pap sold in Enugu metropolis. This research was carried out by getting ten (10) different sample from ten (10) prominent areas of the state (Abakpa, Coal Camp, Obiagu, Emene, Uwani, Eke Obinagu, New Layout, New Heaven, Ogui Road and Trans-ekulu). The samples were aseptically collected and were conveyed to the laboratory where they were analyzed. From the result of the microbiologica...

EFFECT OF COMBINED TREATMENT WITH CHLOROQUINE AND ARTESUNATE ON WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT OF PLASOMDIUM BERGHEI INFECTED ALBINO MICE

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 ...

Halitosis Among Students in Shehu Idris College of Health Science and Technology, Makarfi, Kaduna State

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...

Role of Health Education in Improving Maternal and Child Healthcare Delivery in State and Private Hospitals in Abeokuta

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 ...

LOCAL CONSTRUCTION OF BATTERY POWERED DUAL FACE RADIOGRAPHIC VIEWING BOX WITH ROTATABLE NECK AND ADJUSTABLE STAND

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...


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