The capacity of the cranium has in many studies been used to indirectly reflect the volume of the brain, predict mental ability and reflects racial characteristics. The Aim of the present work is to study cranial capacity in relation to other anthropometric parameters and intelligence amongstudents of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. Five h... Continue Reading
Transfusion usually is a life-saving therapeutic intervention, however many preventable errors may make this a hazardous procedure. Human cytomegalovirus, otherwise called Human Herpes Virus (HHV) type 5, has over the years attained public health significance, it is a cause of morbidity and mortality in pregnancy, immunocompromised patients like re... Continue Reading
Rivers State cum Niger-Delta region is one spot across the globe that Amnesty International has identified to be contending with high degree of human rights challenges, despite several attempts made by successive government and other stakeholders to redress it. The main culprits alleged to be involved in violating human rights are the oil companies... Continue Reading
This study attempted to investigate ?the potency of social studies education in curbing examination malpractice among JSS students in Zaria Educational Zone, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. A total of three hundred and seventy nine male and female junior secondary school students were sampled for the study out of the ... Continue Reading
The processing of rice has been cited as a source of waste that contaminates and pollutes the environment. Waste addition into production cycles represents an alternative form of restoration, which is interesting from both environmental and economic standpoints. Technological development trends towards utilization of waste as a means of cost reduct... Continue Reading
The study was designed to determine the relationship between maternal and neonatal anthropometric parameters among Hausas in Kano. Five hundred and twenty one subjects participated in the study. The anthropometric variables were measured using standard procedures. Pearson’s correlation and regression analyses were used to analyze the data using S... Continue Reading
This study was set to radiologically evaluate the normal posterior- Anterior chest radiographs of Gombe adults, which was undertaken using 500 chest radiographs that were reported normal by radiologist, males (n = 250 and mean age 43.38 � 16.55) and females (n = 250 and mean age 39.28 � 14.68). In males the mean length of left clavicles was 163.7... Continue Reading
The second to fourth digit ratio (2D:4D), is a sexually diamophic trait, with males on the average having lower ratios than females. 2D:4D is established in the uterus, therefore its found in fetus, children, and unaffected by puberty. It also appear to be universal across ethnic groups, and it exist in mammals and other primates. 2D:4D is positive... Continue Reading
Anaemia in pregnancy is a common problem in most developing countries and a major cause of morbidity and mortality especially in malaria endemic areas. In pregnancy, anaemia has a significant impact on the health of the foetus as well as that of the mother. 20% of maternal deaths in Africa have been attributed to anaemia. Anemia during pregnancy is... Continue Reading
Non-adherence to antihypertensive drugs is the most important cause of uncontrolled blood pressure. Uncontrolled blood pressure leads to the development of complications of hypertension. Hospital records at Federal Staff Hospitals (FSH) and Clinics, Abuja showed that hypertensive patients seen have been increasing on a yearly basis from January 201... Continue Reading
Snakebite is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, with an annual incidence of about 497 cases per 100,000 populations, in Nigeria. Studies revealed that only about 8.5% Nigerian snakebite victims sought treatment in hospitals. The aim is to identify the factors associated with snakebite and assess the health seeking behavior among reside... Continue Reading
Clearing agents are among the most noxious and hazardous chemicals found in histology laboratories. Xylene has probably been the most commonly used chemical in the histology laboratory despite its hazards. There has been several laboratory tests to replace xylene as clearing agent but most of these commercially available substitutes in some cases a... Continue Reading
Effects of a flavor enhancer, monosodium glutamate (MSG) was evaluated in female albino rats during the gestational period. Thirty two rats were divided into 4 equal groups (each having 8 rats), Group I, control; Group II, treated with 6 g/kg/day of MSG, Group III, treated group with 8 g/kg/day and Group IV received 10 g/kg/day of MSG. Different do... Continue Reading
The relationship between anthropometry, body composition and reproductive characteristics in women has been a subject of interest currently for biological anthropologists. The study investigates the relationship between anthropometry, body composition and menstrual characteristics of women from Kaduna and Rivers State of Nigeria. Participants were ... Continue Reading
Prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT ) of HIV still remains a useful tool of fight against the transmission of HIV virus from mother to child, and early infants diagnosis, confers substantial benefit to HIV infection and HIV infected infants, and also programmes providing prevention of mother to child transmission. The aim of the study... Continue Reading