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Purse-String Compression Sutures at Cesarean Section: its Role in Prevention of Primary Post-Partum Hemorrhage (PPH) in Port Harcourt
October 18, 2021
Background: Obstetric hemorrhage is one of the four leading causes of maternal death in women during delivery. Thromboembolism, hypertensive disorders, and infection being the other three. Objective: To highlight the efficacy of a simple surgical procedure, during cesarean section in preventing primary postpartum hemorrhage in women who are predisposed to
Assessment of Hypogonadism in Men with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
October 18, 2021
Background: There is an established relationship between type 2 diabetes and Hypogonadism. Testosterone, the main gonadal steroid in men is lower in diabetic men when compared with healthy subjects. Currently, very few diabetic men with testosterone deficiency are diagnosed and treated worldwide. Knowledge of testosterone levels of patients will reveal
Factors Affecting Study of Medical Physiology amongst Undergraduate Medical Laboratory Students.
October 18, 2021
Background: Medical Physiology is an interesting and important course to study at undergraduate and post graduate levels. Medical Physiology is a course that set the space for medical students. The aim of this study is to ascertain the likely factors affecting study of medical physiology amongst undergraduate medical laboratory students.
Morphological and Physico-Chemical Properties of the Upland Soils of the Three Selected Agricultural Zones of Kebbi State, North Western, Nigeria
October 12, 2021
This study was aimed at obtaining information about the morphological, physical and chemical characteristics of the upland soils of the three selected agricultural zones of the State. Three pedons, one from each agricultural zone, were dug and designated as AUL, BUL and YUL in Argungu, Birnin Kebbi and Yauri agricultural
Seroprevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis Antibodies and Associated Risk Factors Among HIV Positive Patients Seen in Enugu.
October 11, 2021
Diagnostic Accuracy of TB-LAMP for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis among Adult Presumptive TB in Nigeria
October 11, 2021
Background: Microscopy is still used in resource-limited countries for PTB diagnosis because of the challenges associated with the GeneXpert instrument. For these settings, the WHO recommended the replacement of microscopy with TB-LAMP for PTB diagnosis in adults. Evidence supporting this recommendation shows a wide variation in quality and TB-LAMP diagnostic
Preventing Anaemia in Pregnancy: The Role of Obstetrician/Gynaecologist and Public Health Physician
October 11, 2021
An anaemia in pregnancy is a major public health challenge globally. Prevention of anaemia in pregnancy is multidisciplinary, the role of the obstetrician/gynaecologist and the public health physicians cannot be overemphasized ; especially with respect to prevention of post-partum hemorrhage which is a major cause of maternal mortality.
Seroprevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis Antibodies and Associated Risk Factors Among HIV Positive Patients Seen in Enugu
October 11, 2021
A cross-sectional study of Chlamydia trachomatis antibody seroprevalence was carried out among persons living with HIV in Enugu, Nigeria. One hundred and fifty persons diagnosed of HIV and receiving treatment at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu were recruited for the study. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits were used to
Floral Resources of key Afromontane Tree Species Predict Sunbird Distribution and Abundance in Ngel Nyaki Forest, Taraba State-Nigeria
October 10, 2021
Background: Species diversity is a community attribute that is directly related to ecosystem productivity and trophic structure. Bird’s choice of habitat and by extension their distribution depends largely on the availability of critical resources. Abundance and diversity assessment of sunbird species at Ngel Nyaki forest reserve was conducted during and
Floral Resources of key Afromontane Tree Species Predict Sunbird Distribution and Abundance in Ngel Nyaki Forest, Taraba State-Nigeria.
October 10, 2021