Previous studies have suggested an association of somatotype with body composition and the organ dimensions among individuals and populations. However, the relationship of somatotypes of medical students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria with body composition, organ dimensions and some anthropometric variables has not been evaluated. This cro... Continue Reading
Globally, as of 2010, an estimated 285 million people had diabetes, with type 2 making up about 90% of the cases The management of diabetes without side effects is a major challenge in the medical system.Silkof Zea maysfrom a variety of maize sources has been shown to have a range of biological activities and potential health benefits such as hypog... Continue Reading
Pennisetum glaucum has been pharmacologically studied for various activities like antidiabetic, anti-microbial and anti-tumor activities. The present study was aimed at investigating the anti-convulsant effect of Pennisetum glaucum supplement in some laboratory animals. Quantitative phytochemical and proximate tests were carried on Pennisetum glauc... Continue Reading
Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is thought to cause oxidative injury in both humans and animals via the formation of free radicals. Exposure to CPF at doses that did not result in overt clinical symptoms has been reported among pesticide applicators and other farm workers thereby constituting an important source of occupational hazards to these groups of indivi... Continue Reading
Cognitive deficit is an emerging health concern in diabetic patients. Hyperglycemia and reactive oxygen species are believed to be among the prime candidates mediating the behavioral impairments and memory deficits. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of curcumin on blood glucose level, neurobehavioral responses and some oxidative stre... Continue Reading
Sickle cell anaemia is a chronic haemolytic state which is characterized by hypercatabolism that could predispose to malnutrition. The low socio economic backgroundof our patients may worsen their health status. The study was aimed atassessing some biochemicalmarkers of nutritional status among adult sickle cell anaemia patients in steady state in ... Continue Reading
The aim of this study was to assess the Service quality of focused antenatal care at health care facilities in Bauchi State. Five research objectives were stated: to determine the availability of material resources for focused antenatal care, to assess the capacity of human resource for focused antenatal care, to assess the quality services of focu... Continue Reading
Mercury is a highly toxic metal that exerts its adverse effects on the health of humans and animals worldwide. The present study was aimed at evaluating the protective effects of aqueous and ethanol extracts of Phoenix dactylifera L. on mercury induced liver and kidney damage in Wistar rats. A total of forty five (45) male Wistar rats of (80 �“ 12... Continue Reading
Toxins, including drugs, chemicals, endocrine disruptors, and lifestyle factors, significantly impact normal physiological functions, particularly reproductive health. Ketoconazole, an antifungal drug widely used to treat fungal infections, has been shown to inhibit testicular testosterone production and disrupt hormonal balance, potentially leadin... Continue Reading
The gastrointestinal (GIT) morphology and the distribution of the different types of mucin secreting cells were investigated in the grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus). Previous research studies carried out on the GIT have only focused on the gross morphology and histology, The aim of the study was to provide a comprehensive morphological assessm... Continue Reading
Tuberculosis is the most common cause of death from an infectious agent, it is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa and Nigeria. Isoniazid (INH) is one of the effective drugs used in its treatment and prevention with the inadvertent complications of oxidative stress and hepatotoxicity. The aim of the current study was to determin... Continue Reading
Obesity is a global epidemic which occurs as a result of energy imbalance. Biological, environmental, immunological, genetic and social factors also contribute to the development of obesity. Body mass index (BMI) is the most common and widely used method used to evaluate weight status. Recently, hormones that are involved in energy homeostasis have... Continue Reading
HIV/AIDS is a disease of public health importance with about 35 million people worldwide living with the disease and Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for about 27.7 million cases. Nigeria has 3.2 million cases and has recorded 210,000 deaths. Control of the disease has been predicated on prevention and effective ART. For ART to be successful however, ... Continue Reading
Immunization is one of the most cost effective public health interventions, childhood immunization services is provided free by Nigeria government through the Primary Health Care Development Agency. Despite the successes recorded over the years, routine immunization coverage has remained low in our rural communities and a major challenge in reducin... Continue Reading
Carbamazepine (CBZ) is a drug used in the treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain. Carbamazepine induces oxidative stress and haematological toxicity. Resveratrol, known as 3,5,4?-trihydroxystilbene, is found in grapes and other plant products. Resveratrol effectively scavenges free radicals and other oxidants. Vitamin E a lipid soluble antioxid... Continue Reading