ABSTRACT Postmenopausal women are at a higher risk of developing metabolic and inflammatory disorders, including arthritis, due to hormonal changes that affect uric acid and lipid metabolism. This study aims to evaluate the levels of uric acid and lipid profile, including cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), in postmenopausal women with arthritis… Continue reading Evaluation Of Uric Acid And Lipid Profile Level In Postmenopausal Women Having Arthritis In Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri
Category: Medical Laboratory Science
Studies Of Some Renal Parameters And Testosterone Levels In Prostate Cancer Patients At Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri.
ABSTRACT Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignancies affecting men worldwide and is often associated with alterations in hormonal and renal function. This study aims to evaluate the renal parameters and testosterone levels in prostate cancer patients at the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri. Specifically, the levels of creatinine, urea, sodium, potassium, chloride,… Continue reading Studies Of Some Renal Parameters And Testosterone Levels In Prostate Cancer Patients At Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri.
Histological Effect Of Carpet Grass Extract On The Kidney Of Albino Rats
ABSTRACT The histomorphological effect of Axonopus fissifolius leaf extract on the kidney of an albino rat was determined. The leaves were collected, washed thoroughly with distilled water, they were subsequently dried with hot air oven and comminuted using a grinding machine. Adult albino rats of both sexes, weighing between 201 g and 225 g were… Continue reading Histological Effect Of Carpet Grass Extract On The Kidney Of Albino Rats
Histological Effect Of Carpet Grass Extract On The Spleen Of Albino Rats
ABSTRACT The histomorphological effect of Axonopus fissifolius leaf extract on the spleen of an albino rat was determined. The leaves were collected, washed thoroughly with distilled water, they were subsequently dried with hot air oven and comminuted using a grinding machine. Adult albino rats of both sexes, weighing between 201 g and 225 g were… Continue reading Histological Effect Of Carpet Grass Extract On The Spleen Of Albino Rats
Prevalence Of Diabetes Mellitus And Hypertension Co-Morbidities Among Indigenes Of Orodo, Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Imo State
ABSTRACT A considerable portion of the world’s population suffers co-existent diabetes and hypertension. Up to 75% of adults with diabetes also have hypertension. Lack of knowledge about this condition pose a great risk of complications. The study aimed to determine the level of hypertension and diabetes co-morbidity in line with the associated risk factors. A… Continue reading Prevalence Of Diabetes Mellitus And Hypertension Co-Morbidities Among Indigenes Of Orodo, Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Imo State
Determination of the effect of malaria on haematological parameters in pregnancy; A study of Federal Medical Center (FMC) Owerri
Determination of the effect of malaria on haematological parameters in pregnancy; A study of Federal Medical Center (FMC) Owerri ABSTRACT The study is on “Determination of the effect of malaria on haematological parameters in pregnancy; A study of Federal Medical Center (FMC) Owerri”. The study has four objectives. A total of 40 pregnant women were… Continue reading Determination of the effect of malaria on haematological parameters in pregnancy; A study of Federal Medical Center (FMC) Owerri
The locational distribution of public and private health care facilities in Owerri Urban
ABSTRACT The study examined “The locational distribution of public and private health care facilities in Owerri urban”, the study has three research questions and three objectives. The structure of this research work follows the pattern of defining and explaining the study population, sample population and sample size determination, sampling techniques, data collection procedure and methods… Continue reading The locational distribution of public and private health care facilities in Owerri Urban
Isolation And Characterization Of Bacteria Among Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients Attending Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Abia State
ABSTRACT The study is on “Isolation and Characterization of Bacteria among Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients Attending Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Abia State”. The study has four objectives. The study was designed to be a hospital based cross sectional descriptive study on diabetic foot ulcer patients attending Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), Aba.… Continue reading Isolation And Characterization Of Bacteria Among Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients Attending Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Abia State
Toxic Effect Of Aqueous Leaf Extract Of Gongronema Latifolium On The Histology Of Liver And Kidney Of Albino Rat
ABSTRACT Gongronema latifolium is a highly valued plant of great socio-economic importance because of its several nutritional, pharmacological and industrial applications. The aqueous extract from the leaves of Gongronema latifolium, was evaluated for its organ toxidity by oral route of administration and to determine if its effect of the extract is dose and time dependent.… Continue reading Toxic Effect Of Aqueous Leaf Extract Of Gongronema Latifolium On The Histology Of Liver And Kidney Of Albino Rat
The Role Of Dna Barcoding As A Tool In Molecular Systematics
ABSTRACT Global warming is affecting regional climate, ecosystem and diversity array of species by causing physical and biological changes throughout the planet. Therefore, there is a need to develop a technique which can identify organisms and differentiate between very closely related species in order conserve species diversity. Classical taxonomy has accelerated its progress with the… Continue reading The Role Of Dna Barcoding As A Tool In Molecular Systematics
Evaluation Of Some Trace Metal And Lipid Profile Parameters In Patients With Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus Attending Federal Medical Center, Owerri
ABSTRACT This study was done to comparatively study the levels of micronutrients (Zn and Copper) and lipid profile in type 2 diabetic patients attending Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State. A total of 40 subjects were studied. 20 samples of type 2 diabetic patients and 20 samples of normal patients considered as apparently healthy by… Continue reading Evaluation Of Some Trace Metal And Lipid Profile Parameters In Patients With Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus Attending Federal Medical Center, Owerri
Characterization Of Bacterial Pathogens Associated With Domestic Water Contamination In Owerri Area
ABSTRACT This study examined characterization of bacteria pathogens associated with domestic water contamination in Owerri area. Ten samples of water was collected from various sources of water in Owerri, they were bacteriologically analyzed using the Most Probable Number technique (Multiple tube), and the Pour-plate method (Total heterotrophic count) on nutrient agar, macconkey, and salmonella-shigella agar.… Continue reading Characterization Of Bacterial Pathogens Associated With Domestic Water Contamination In Owerri Area
Bacterial Content Of Acne Vulgaris And Its Antimicrobial Susceptibility
ABSTRACT Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with the pilosebaceous follicle of the skin. It is a non – infectious skin disease condition that occurs more commonly in adolescence (young adults) and less commonly in adults. The development of antibiotics resistance by species of bacteria associated with this disease condition has been due… Continue reading Bacterial Content Of Acne Vulgaris And Its Antimicrobial Susceptibility
The Oculo/Visual Problems Associated With Artificial Eyelashes And Mascara Among Female Undergraduates Of Madonna University
ABSTRACT This study was aimed at determing the oculo/visual problems associated with artificial eyelashes and mascara among female undergraduates of Madonna University. It was carried out in Madonna University Elele Campus, Rivers State. The study involves 93 female subjects between the ages of 18-25 years with mean age 21.5 ± 1.41(SD). Ocular history of eyelash… Continue reading The Oculo/Visual Problems Associated With Artificial Eyelashes And Mascara Among Female Undergraduates Of Madonna University
Full Blood Count Amongst Residential And Non Residential Students In Imo State University, Owerri
ABSTRACT There seem to be marked difference between the health status of residential and non-residential students and there is need to check and compare the full blood count of residential students with that of the non-residential students which would give better information about the health status of the students. This work was carried out with… Continue reading Full Blood Count Amongst Residential And Non Residential Students In Imo State University, Owerri
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Malaria Parasitaemia On Serum Bilirubin In Primary School Children In Owerri
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Malaria Parasitaemia On Serum Bilirubin In Primary School Children In Owerri ABSTRACT Malaria is the most important of the parasitic diseases of humans, with over 1 billion cases and between 1-3 million deaths each year, most of whom are children below the age of 5 years. The resultant hemolysis and… Continue reading Evaluation Of The Effect Of Malaria Parasitaemia On Serum Bilirubin In Primary School Children In Owerri
Evaluation F Histiopatlogical Diagnosis In The Treatment And Management Of Fibrocystic Disease Of The Breast
SUMMARY Fibrocystic disease of the breast occurs when at the onset of menses, hormone levels decrease and the fluid responsible for the breast edema is removed by the lymphatic system. All the fluid in the breast may not be removed , eventually the fluids accumulates in the small glands and ducts of the breast, allowing… Continue reading Evaluation F Histiopatlogical Diagnosis In The Treatment And Management Of Fibrocystic Disease Of The Breast
Assessment of Prevalence of Malaria Infection among Solid Waste Disposal Workers and Solid Waste Scavengers in Owerri Municipal
ABSTRACT This project work Prevalence of Malaria Infection among Solid Waste Disposal Workers And Solid Waste Scavengers in Owerri comprises of 60 subjects. Thirty (30) solid waste disposal workers and thirty (30) solid waste scavengers. These subjects were grouped according to age (24-33; 33-43; >44). Blood samples were collected and analyzed using standard malaria microscopy.… Continue reading Assessment of Prevalence of Malaria Infection among Solid Waste Disposal Workers and Solid Waste Scavengers in Owerri Municipal