A STUDY ON THE INFORMATION CHANNEL AND THE ADOPTION OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AMONG AGRICULTURAL PRACTITIONERS
ABSTRACT: This study investigated the information channels utilised and the utilisation of traditional medicine among farmers in the Edo and Delta States of Nigeria. This study investigated the accessibility of information for farmers, the various ailments that i...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF OBESITY AMONG RURAL ADULT
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: In affluent societies, obesity is the most common nutritional disorder. Obesity is a condition characterized by an abnormally excessive level of body fat (Edinburgh 1995). It is defined as abnormal adipose tissue growth caused by fat cell...
View DetailsASSESSMENT ON THE ROLE OF PLANTS IN THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES CAUSED BY MICRO-ORGANISMS BASED IN THE NATURAL PRODUCTS
BACKGROUNG OF STUDY: Infectious diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for approximately 50% of all deaths in tropical countries and as much as 20% of deaths in the Americas. Despite the significant progress made in microbiology and the...
View DetailsASSESSMENT ON THE ROLE OF PLANTS IN THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES CAUSED BY MICRO-ORGANISMS BASED IN THE NATURAL PRODUCTS
BACKGROUNG OF STUDY: Infectious diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for approximately 50% of all deaths in tropical countries and as much as 20% of deaths in the Americas. Despite the significant progress made in microbiology and the...
View DetailsAWARENESS OF GOOD NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: All human beings need a balanced amount of nutrients for proper functioning of the body system. Nutrition is a fundamental pillar of human life, health and development throughout the entire life span (World Bank, 2006). Proper food a...
View DetailsOBESITY AND IT IMPLICATIONS AMONG RURAL ADULT
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to assess obesity and it implications among rural adult. Specifically, the study determined the level of obesity prevalence among rural adults, identified the factors that influence overweight and obesity among rural adul...
View DetailsINFLUENCE OF PARENTAL FEEDING PATTERN ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Background Of The Study: Obesity which was majorly associated with adults in the past unfortunately becomes one of the major health challenges now faced by children. Hence it is now referred to as child obesity. Child obesity can simply be defined as’ a sta...
View DetailsTHE ROLE OF MICRO-ORGANISMS IN WASTE RECYCLING
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Microorganisms are found virtually everywhere in the natural world, where they perform a wide variety of important tasks. Microorganisms like Halobacterium, which live in the Dead Sea, and Chlamydomonas nivalis, which is responsible for p...
View DetailsTHE PREVALENCE OF FUNGAL INFECTION AMONG THE PATIENTS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Candeda: This is a yeast like fungi several of which cause disease in man about 90% of infection are to candida albicans, which is normally present in mouth, intestine and veginal it is responsible for the infection in...
View DetailsTHE PREVALENCE OF CANDIDIASIS AMONG UNMARRIED AND MARRIED WOMEN ACROSS VARIOUS AGE GROUPS: A CASE STUDY CONDUCTED AT UNTH ENUGU
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Candeda: This is a yeast like fungi several of which cause disease in man about 90% of infection are to candida albicans, which is normally present in mouth, intestine and veginal it is responsible for the infect...
View DetailsTHE IMPORTANCE OF BLOOD CULTURES IN THE DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCESS OF SEPTICEMIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION: In healthy people, the blood is completely devoid of bacteria. It is the primary transport mechanism that links all of the various components of the body together. Because it functions as a tra...
View DetailsTHE EFFECTIVENESS OF DIETARY INTERVENTION STRATEGIES (AS PART OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE) AIMED AT REDUCING OBESITY PREVALENCE AMONGST ADULTS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Obesity, a global health concern, is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kilograms per squa...
View DetailsSONOGRAPHIC ESTIMATION OF GESTATIONAL AGE BY PLACENTAL THICKNESS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN ENUGU, NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: The placenta is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the mother. The placenta performs respiratory, excretory, nutritional and endocrine functions for the fetus. It transfers gases, such as oxygen and carbondioxide, waste...
View DetailsSONOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT OF UROLITHIASIS IN UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA TEACHING HOSPITAL, NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: Urolithiasis is the development of calculi anywhere in the urinary system which may result in many complications including renal failure (Tempkins, 1999). Renal calculi can cause obstruction and urinary stasis...
View DetailsTEXTURE CHARACTERIZATION OF STROKE LESIONS IN NON-CONTRAST COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IMAGES OF NIGERIAN PATIENTS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Medical imaging is a rapidly developing branch of modern medicine. It has in the past few decades evolved into a highly sophisticated diagnostic tool. It has improved the study...
View DetailsSONOGRAPHIC INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF GONGRONEMA LATIFOLIUM ON GASTRIC EMPTYING OF SEMI - SOLID MEALS IN HEALTHY, DIABETIC AND GASTROPARETIC DOGS
ABSTRACT
Gongronema latifolium is an edible tropical rainforest plant traditionally used as a spice, staple vegetable and in the treatment and management of diabetes. Extensive studies have established its hypoglycaemic effect. However, scanty information is available on the mechanism b...
View DetailsThe Role of Alpha Lipoic Acid and Olive Oil on Metabolic Syndrome Associated with Letrozole-induced Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
INTRODUCTION
A prevalent reproductive endocrine disorder called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects 5–10% of females who are of reproductive age. Over 116 million women globally, according to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), have PCOS. Hy...
View DetailsMODULATORY EFFECT OF METFORMIN AND ARTEMETHER-LUMEFANTRINE ON BLOOD COAGULATION IN DIABETIC MICE CO-INFECTED WITH MALARIA
ABSTRACT
Blood coagulation is a process describing conversion of soluble materials within the blood into an insoluble gel that plugs injury/break site within blood vessels; this process requires regulation. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, defect...
View DetailsIN SILICO EVALUATION ON THE INTERACTION BETWEEN KETONE BODIES AND OBESITY-ASSOCIATED PROTEINS
Background of study
Obesity, has been a pre-existing problem afore time but has been recognized as a global pandemic since the 21st century (Natalia, et al., 2021). Aronne, 2002 defines obesity as the anomalous, irregular or disproportionate gain of weight as a result of fat buildup in...
View DetailsEVALUATION OF BERRY EXTRACTS ON INTESTINAL DIGESTIVE ENZYMES AND SUGAR TRANSPORTERS
ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus affects over 8% of the world population, with the great majority having type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). T2DM is characterized by postprandial hyperglycemia and has been identified as key causes of morbidity and mortality with...
View DetailsTHE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VITAMIN D STATUSES AND YOUNG ADULT WOMEN ASTHMA
INTRODUCTION
Although the role of vitamin D in bone health is well known, recent studies have described new, nonskeletal roles for vitamin D in human health, including a role in preventing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. (Wang, 2008; Mohr, 2008; Hol...
View DetailsTHE ROLE OF SLEEP TIMING ON DIET QUALITY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG COLLEGE-AGED WOMEN PARTICIPATING IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS VITAMIN D STATUS STUDY
ABSTRACT
Overweight and obesity are risk factors for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes. Sleep has been associated with overweight and obesity. One potential mechanism by which sleep may lead to overweight and obesity is through positive energy balance,...
View DetailsTREATMENT WITH PROTEASE INHIBITOR AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIABETES AMONG MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WITH HUMAN IMMUNE VIRUS/ ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (HIV/AIDS)
ABSTRACT
Background: The possibility of an association between the use of protease inhibitors (PI) by HIV/AIDS patients and the occurrence of T2DM mellitus (T2DM) is largely debated. Medicare recipients are disproportionally affected by T2DM. Unfortunately, evidence is...
View DetailsTHE HEALTH IMPLICATION OF CHILD ABUSE IN MAITUMBI, BOSSO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Survivors of childhood abuse often suffer from health problems long after the abuse has ended. Abuse survivors are sick more often and go to the doctor more (Felitti, 1991). They report more symptoms and are less likely to describe their health a...
View DetailsAN INTERVENTION STUDY ON MEDICATION ADHERENCE AND CLINICAL OUTCOME AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY IN NIGER STATE NIGERIA.
ABSTRACT
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in adults globally. Type 2 diabetes is a disease associated with a huge burden of medication non-adherence due to complex regimens leading to complications that further increase morbidity and mortality among this...
View DetailsANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES OF CRUDE Curcuma longa EXTRACT MEDIATED SILVER NANO PARTICLES AGAINST ISOLATES FROM DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH FOOT INFECTIONS
ABSTRACT
Curcuma longa are traditionally used for the treatment of ulcers, hepatic disorder, wound healing and boost glucose control. This study assessed the phytochemical compositions (quantitative and qualitative), antibacterial activities of C. longa crude extracts, synthesis and cha...
View DetailsANTICONVULSANT STUDIES OF THE METHANOL EXTRACT AND FRACTIONS OF CASSIA SIAMEA LAM. (FABACEAE) IN MICE AND CHICKS
ABSTRACT
Cassia siamea is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family, native of Southeast Asia. The plant is commonly used in traditional medicine to treat hypertension, malaria and diabetes. Due to the easy cultivation of the plant, its widespread and also remarkable biological activitie...
View DetailsANTIDIABETIC PROPERTIES OF MUCUNA PRURIENS L. (D.C.) SEED EXTRACT AND ITS TABLET FORMULATIONS
ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus and its complications continue to be one of the highest causes of morbidity and mortality in recent times. Although many drugs are commercially available for use in the management of diabetes, their side effects and high costs underscore the need for new drugs...
View DetailsANTIHYPERGLYCAEMIC AND ANTIBACTERIAL EVALUATION OF METHANOL TUBER EXTRACT OF CHLOROPHYTUM ALISMIFOLIUM BAKER (LILIACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder which affects about 346 million people globally. Synthetic antidiabetic agents are expensive and also associated with side effects. In a bid to develop cheaper and safer antidiabetic agents, this study was carried out to determine the e...
View DetailsCHRONOMODULATED NIFEDIPINE ADMINISTRATION AND MICROVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS IN GLIMEPIRIDE-TREATED HYPERGLYCAEMIC RATS
ABSTRACT
Diabetic complications pose increasing public health problems worldwide. Glimepiride, a sulphonylurea is among the most frequently used anti-diabetic drugs, and is often combined with other drugs for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Nifedipine, a calcium channel bloc...
View DetailsDYNAMIC MODEL DEVELOPMENT AND RECEDING HORIZON CONTROL OF BLOOD GLUCOSE CONCENTRATION
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Biological systems usually consist of large number of components and involve processes at a variety of spatial, temporal and biological scales. This study presents a framework for model identification and the use of Global Sensitivity Analysis (GSA) in systems biology modelling...
View DetailsEFFECTS OF AEROBIC TRAINING ON KIDNEY FUNCTION AMONG TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS IN KANO METROPOLIS NIGERIA
Abstract
Type 2 Diabetes is one of the most common physiological disorders worldwide. Kidney's role in and associated problems linked to T2DM has long been acknowledged as an important factor in the long term effects of the disease. Aerobic exercises has proved beneficial to blood p...
View DetailsEFFECTS OF CO-ADMINISTRATION OF SITAGLIPTIN AND ETHANOL LEAF EXTRACT OF MORINGA OLEIFERA LAM. IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETES MELLITUS AND ITS CHRONIC COMPLICATIONS IN RATS
ABSTRACT
Incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), with its resultant complications continue to be on the increase. The outcome of management is highly dependent on efficacy, safety and suitability of medicines used concomitantly. An aspect of efficacy/safety that is...
View DetailsKNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF CARE OF THE ELDERLY PATIENTS AMONG NURSES IN FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE IN UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE, NIGERIA
1.1 Background of the Study
The global population is rapidly aging due to increased life expectancy and declining birth rates, a trend that presents both opportunities and challenges in healthcare delivery (Nguyen et al., 2020). In Nigeria, where the he...
View DetailsPREVALENCE OF OBESITY AND IT'S IMPLICATION AMONG RURAL ADULTS
1.1 Background to the Study
Obesity, a significant global public health issue, is increasingly prevalent among rural populations. Defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, obesity contributes to numerous non...
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PREVALENCE OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENT (CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL TEACHING HOSPITAL LOKOJA)
1.1 Background of the Study
Diabetes is the prevailing endocrine illness of the past century. The disease incidence in emerging countries has been amplified by multiple causes, such as lifestyle modific...
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