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Effect of Induced Leachate Exposure from a Municipal Hospital's Dumpsite on Male Reproductive Parameters in Adult Male Sprague-Dawley Rats

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate the effect of leachate toxicity on the male reproductive parameters. The research objective was to determine the effect of leachate exposure on body weight, reproductive organs weight, serum level of testosterone and luteinizing hormone, semen variables including sperm count, motility, and morphology of adult male Sprague-dawley rats. Thirty adult male Sprague-dawley rats weighing between 180-250g were used for this study and they were r...

Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Trichuris trichiura among Patients Attending Health Care at AL-Shifa Health Centre in Yaqshid, District

ABSTRACT Trichuris trichiura, also known as the human whipworm, is a roundworm that causes trichuriasis in humans. It is referred to as the whipworm because it looks like a whip with wide handles at the posterior end. The main objective of this study was to determine prevalence and risk factors associated with Trichuris trichiura among patients attending health care at AL-Shifa Health Center in Yaqshid, District. During this study, 100 stool samples were examined, which were collected from pa...

Unlocking the Spectrum: A Comprehensive Overview of Spectrometry

ABSTRACT Spectrophotometry is a powerful analytical technique that plays a pivotal role in various scientific disciplines, including medicine, chemistry, biology, physics, and environmental science. This seminar presentation offers a comprehensive overview of spectrophotometry, exploring its fundamental principles, applications, and technological advancements in various sectors. The presentation begins by delving into the basic principles of spectrophotometry, elucidating the interaction of...

Effect of Virgin Coconut Oil Extract on Areca Catechu-Induced Liver Lesions in Adult Wistar Rats

Abstract Areca catechu (also known as betel nut) is a common masticatory in tropical and subtropical countries.  Its seeds contain condensed tannins (Procyanidins) called arecatannins, which are reported to be carcinogenic. Virgin Coconut Oil is a colourless to brown-yellow edible oil obtained from fresh, mature kernel of Cocos nucifera (coconut). It has been reported to possess antioxidant, hepatoprotective and antimicrobial properties. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of virgin coco...

Strategic Communication and Profitability of Selected Healthcare Services in Kogi State, Nigeria

Abstract Profitability the ability of an organisation to generate financial returns or profits from its business activities, while considering the equitable distribution of value among stakeholders. It is typically measured by indicators such as net income, return on investment (ROI), gross margin, and profit margins, with an emphasis on long-term sustainability and stakeholder well-being. Despite several studies on strategic communication and profitability, the effect of strategic communic...

Environmental Scanning and Competitive Advantage of Social Healthcare Services in Kogi State, Nigeria

Abstract Competitive advantage is a type of distinction that gives the organization something of positive advancement and distinction over workers in the same sector or industry, and that this does not mean continuity for a specific period but rather the continuation to an indefinite period, with the goal of the organization being to continue and repeat the preservation it must. In spite of various environmental strategies and performance measures by managers, majority of health care facili...

Physiological effects of yoga asanas and pranayama on metabolic parameters, maternal, and fetal outcome in gestational diabetes

ABSTRACT Background: Gestational diabetes affects the health of the women, the fetus, and even after birth, the baby or child. Studies related to the assessment of the effects of yoga and pranayama on metabolic parameters, maternal and fetal outcome among gestational diabetic patients are inadequate. Aim and Objectives: The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of yoga and pranayama on metabolic parameters, maternal and fetal outcome in gestational diabetes.  Materials and Me...

High sensitive CRP levels, Plasma renin activity and blood pressure among Hypertensive patients practicing Yoga exercises

Abstract  Introduction: Numerous studies have shown an increase in the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality with raised blood pressure above 130/90 mm Hg. Good control of hypertension is very important to prevent its complications. Few studies suggested that yoga practice lowers the levels of inflammatory markers like hs-CRP, IL-6 as well as plasma renin levels, and blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Aim of the present study was to assess the changes in high sensitive CRP ...

Improving Stroke Prevention and Quantifying Outcomes Using a United States' City Model: Intervention Measurement through Population Survey and Hospital-Based Study

PROPOSAL: ABSTRACT Background: Currently stroke represents a serious problem in public health as one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide [1-3] with developing countries accounting for 85% of global deaths from stroke [1, 3-5]. A very good example explains how stroke seems to be increasing in Nigeria and the case fatality is unacceptably high [6]. Good perceptions and knowledge of stroke; a population’s knowledge of the stroke risk factor profiles, and good quality...

PREVALENCE OF ENTERIC FEVER IN CHILDREN AT LIVINGSTONE CENTRAL HOSPITAL IN LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA FROM JANUARY 2018 TO JANUARY 2020

Enteric fever is caused by the human-adapted pathogens Salmonella enterica serotype typhi (S. Typhi) and S. enterica serotype paratyphi (S. paratyphi) A, B, and C, which are gram-negative non lactose fermenting flagellated bacteria that possess an O somatic antigen, and H flagella antigen-specific to S. typhi OBJECTIVES: This study was aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of enteric fever in children at Livingstone Central Hospital from January 2018 to January 2020.   Data colle...

Professional misconduct: Cross practice in allopathic hospitals of Bangalore city

Abstract Various systems of medicine such as allopathy, homeopathy, ayurveda, siddha, unani, etc. are practiced in India. According to the Indian law, a person who is registered under a particular system of medicine should not practice an alternate system. If someone practices the alternate system it is called cross practice, and it amounts to professional misconduct. In the present study, a survey was carried out in 20 allopathic hospitals in Bangalore city to study the trend of cross pr...

Professional misconduct: Cross practice in allopathic hospitals of Bangalore city P.A. Balaji,a* S.K. Karthik,b Syed Sadat Ali,a Mohan,b G. Jayaprakash

Various systems of medicine such as allopathy, homeopathy, ayurveda, siddha, unani, etc. are practiced in India.  According to the Indian law, a person who is registered under a particular system of medicine should not practice  an alternate system. If someone practices the alternate system it is called cross practice, and it amounts to  professional misconduct. In the present study, a survey was carried out in 20 allopathic hospitals in Bangalore city  to study the trend of cross practic...

Physiological Effects of Yoga and Pranayama on Serum Adipokines, Lipoprotein (a), Thyrotropin Levels, and Blood Pressure among Obese Hypothyroid Patients with Hypertension.

Background: The trio of obesity, hypothyroidism, and hypertension can act as a strong synergistic risk factor through  parameters, like elevated serum leptin and lipoprotein (a) and decreased adiponectin levels, for the development of  atherosclerotic diseases. Very few studies have focused on the effects of yoga/pranayama on these parameters among  obese hypothyroid patients with hypertension. Hence, the present research work was carried out to evaluate the  effects of 6 months of yoga a...

Integrated Review of Management of Hypertension by Lifestyle Changes, Yoga, Exercise, Acupressure, Plant/Herbal and Allopathic Medications and Newer Interventions

Hypertension is a global epidemic with prevalence almost similar in urban and rural populations and it is a significant modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and renal diseases. Although many modalities of treatment are available, a large percentage of patients don't have their blood pressure (BP) under control, hence, the management of hypertension has become a vital issue. We do find very few integrative reviews considering all feasible modalities of treatment for h...

Effect of Solanum lycopersicum on neurotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by exposure to lead acetate in wistar rats

Brain disorders have been linked with heavy metal toxicity such as lead toxicity. Solanum lycopersicum has been reported to be useful in  the treatment of brain disorders. However, there are few reports on it's effect on neurotoxicity induced by lead acetate in rats. . This study was designed to investigate the effect of ethyl acetate extract of Solanum lycopersicum (EESL) on neurotoxicity and oxidative stress induced in male wistar rats


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