Medicine

DRUGS / SUBSTANCES ABUSE AMONG STUDENTS

A CASE STUDY OF KADUNA POLYTECHNIC

ABSTRACTDrug abuse among adolescents and young adults in Nigeria has become a pressing public health concern, with significant implications for individuals, families, and society. Despite the acknowledged medical benefits of certain drugs, their non-medical use has led to widespread social, psych...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 76 pages | 🧠 10798 words | 📚 6 chapters

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STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF (HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS L.) ON INDOMETHACIN-INDUCED GASTRIC MUCOSAL DAMAGE AND SECRETIONS

ABSTRACTGastric ulcers are breakages in the continuity of the gastric mucosal epithelial lining, caused by imbalances between offensive and defensive factors of the gastric mucosa. The anti-ulcerogenic activity of the many plant products is reported due to an increase in the mucosal defensive fac...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 82 pages | 🧠 8837 words | 📚 5 chapters

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PHYSIOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOMETRIC CORRELATES OF METABOLIC RISK FACTORS AMONG NON-OBESE ADULTS

A CASE STUDY OF ZARIA, NORTHERN NIGERIA

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Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 91 pages | 🧠 9512 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EFFECT OF CO-ADMINISTRATION OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF Hibiscus Sabdariffa Linn (Malvaceae) CALYX AND VITAMIN E ON CARBAMAZEPINE-INDUCED TESTICULAR CHANGES IN ADULT WISTAR RATS

ABSTRACTThe antioxidant potential of many flavonoid containing plants is increasingly being exploited in therapy. Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) is one of the most widely used nutraceuticals used traditionally to combat various illnesses due to its high flavonoid contents. The present study was aimed a...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 80 pages | 🧠 7116 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EFFECTS OF FOLIC ACID AND ZINC ON GONADAL SPERM RESERVE, GONADOSOMATIC INDICES AND SOME CYTOKINES IN EXPERIMENTALLY-INDUCED TESTICULAR TORSION IN WISTAR RATS

ABSTRACTTesticular torsion refers to the twisting of the spermatic cord structures and subsequent loss of the blood supply to the ipsilateral testicle. This is a urological emergency; early diagnosis and treatment are vital to saving the testicle and preserving future fertility. The aim of the st...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 98 pages | 🧠 7748 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ANATOMICAL STUDIES ON THYROID, PARATHYROID AND ADRENAL GLANDS OF THE AFRICAN GIANT RAT (Cricetomys gambianus Water House-1840)

ABSTRACTAfrican giant rat is currently explored as a laboratory model for scientific research. In this present study, anatomical studies on the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands of the African giant rat (Cricetomys gambianus,water house 1840) was evaluated with twenty adult African giant ra...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 81 pages | 🧠 7906 words | 📚 5 chapters

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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF TABLE SALT IN 10% FORMAL SALINE AND SATURATED SODIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION AS TISSUE FIXATIVES

ABSTRACTFormal saline and saturated sodium chloride solutions were evaluated and compared as tissue fixatives in a quest of finding a safer and cheaper alternative to formaldehyde. Livers and testes dissected from 20 male rats allotted to 4 groups of 5 animals each were fixed for 12hrs, 24hrs, 48...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 86 pages | 🧠 7059 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EVALUATION OF HEPATOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF BITTER KOLA (Garcinia kola) SEEDS ON CARBON TETRACHLORIDE (CCL4) INDUCED LIVER DAMAGE IN ADULT WISTAR RAT

ABSTRACTThe aim of the study was to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of aqueous extract of bitter kola (garcinia kola) seeds on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced liver damage in adult wistar rats. The experimental animals (36 male and female) weighing between 150-250g were randomly divided ...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 99 pages | 🧠 11693 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE OF ESCHERICHIA COLI IN POULTRY, KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE ABOUT ANTIMICROBIAL USE BY POULTRY VENDORS IN YOLA

ABSTRACTEscherichia coli is one of the most important food borne microorganisms that cause disease in animals and humans worldwide. Not all strains cause disease, but they are useful for testing of contamination of food and water and have been adopted as indicator organism for antimicrobial drug ...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 80 pages | 🧠 7200 words | 📚 5 chapters

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BACTERIAL LOAD AND ISOLATION OF SALMONELLA SPECIES FROM CATTLE CARCASSES AT KANO ABATTOIR

A CASE STUDY OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThe muscle (meat) of a healthy animal is sterile. Contamination may be due to infection within the animal or external contamination during slaughter and handling processes. High bacterial load on carcasses may pose potential risk of meat contamination with Foodborne pathogens. A cross sec...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 84 pages | 🧠 11749 words | 📚 5 chapters

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CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS AMONG HIV PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH DIARRHOEA BETWEEN SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 2012

A CASE STUDY OF SPECIALIST HOSPITAL SOKOTO, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTDiarrhoea remains one of the most important health problems globally and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among immuno compromised individuals. It accounts for over 50 million deaths (in all ages) world-wide and it ranks 3rd among diseases responsible for human mortality globall...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 83 pages | 🧠 9057 words | 📚 5 chapters

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DETERMINANTS AND PREVALENCE OF CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING

A CASE STUDY OF KAWAYE VILLAGE, ANKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ZAMFARA STATE; 2013

ABSTRACTLead poisoning remains one of the most significant and prevalent diseases of environmental origin globally, accounting for 0.6% of the global burden of diseases. Children under the age of 6 years are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can severely affect mental and physical de...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 94 pages | 🧠 6311 words | 📚 5 chapters

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DETERMINANTS OF PREGNANCY OUTCOMES AMONG ANTENATAL CARE ATTENDEES

A CASE STUDY OF BIRNIN GWARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTDespite implementation of proven programmes and initiatives by government and nongovernmental organization poor pregnancy outcomes such as low birth weight, perinatal and maternal mortality rates remain a major public health issue in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area. Level of awareness ...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 99 pages | 🧠 10014 words | 📚 5 chapters

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DETERMINANTS OF RETREATMENT WITH FIRST LINE ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS DRUGS IN SMEAR POSITIVE PATIENTS

A CASE STUDY OF ADAMAWA STATE, OCTOBER 2012 – JUNE 2013

ABSTRACTRetreatment is indicated in tuberculosis (TB) patients if they fail or default from initial treatment or relapse after initial treatment success. TB retreatment in Nigeria grew from 2,395 in 2002 to 8,787 in 2011. Adamawa state alone from 2002 - 2012, recorded an average of 177 retreatmen...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 86 pages | 🧠 12657 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EFFECT OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ON METHYLENEDIOXYMETHAMPHETAMINE (MDMA)-INDUCED CHANGES IN BODY TEMPERATURE, NEUROBEHAVIOUR AND NEUROTOXICITY IN RODENTS

ABSTRACTStudies on the effect of ambient temperature on methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-induced changes in body temperature, neurobehaviour and neurotoxicity was carried out in mice and rats. The study was carried out in four (4) different categories and designed to determine variations in a...

Medicine Type: PROJECT

📄 86 pages | 🧠 8018 words | 📚 5 chapters

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