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Intravenous urography findings in women with ureteric fistula
INTRODUCTION: Ureteric fistula is one of the major morbidities that can arise from pelvic surgeries. It mainly results from gynaecological and obstetric procedures. Intravenous urography is an imaging modality for the upper urinary tract.
Ileogben Sunday-Adeoye +5 more
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Mycoflora of stored “Ofada” and “Abakaliki” rice in Lagos and Ogun States, Southwestern Nigeria
The presence of fungal contaminants in Ofada and Abakaliki rice varieties under storage in Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria were examined. The fungal species isolated from the Ofada rice were Actinomycetes spp., Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger ...
Somorin, Yinka
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Paediatric HIV/AIDS in Abakaliki
Background: The increasing prevalence of HIV infection in Nigeria makes it desirable to document the clinical features of the disease in environments where there are often limited financial resources for HIV testing. Objectives: The study was aimed at determining the mode of transmission, clinical presentation, and outcome of HIV infection in children ...
Ojukwu JU, Ogbu CN.
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Ameliorative effects of aqueous seed-extract of Dacryodes edulis on doxorubicin-induced cardiac tissue damage in albino rats were investigated. The animals were divided into groups and fed for 14 days to acclimatize.
Matthias C. Ominyi +7 more
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Determination of the functional properties of some Nigerian and imported rice varieties
This study determined the comparative study of the functional properties of some Nigerian and imported rice varieties. The result showed a significant difference in functional properties at (p>0.05).
Ike Oluka +2 more
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Pattern and determinants of antenatal booking at Abakaliki Southeast Nigeria
Antenatal care is one of the pillars of SAFE Motherhood Initiative aimed at preventing adverse pregnancy outcome. Early antenatal booking is recommended for this benefit.The objective of this study was to determine the antenatal booking pattern of pregnant women and its determinants.A cross-sectional survey of pregnant women attending the antenatal ...
R, Onoh +11 more
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Outcome of open excisional breast biopsies in Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: open excisional breast biopsy is a known modality for treatment of breast lumps especially in developing countries. Other sophisticated methods are available for management of breast lumps in more advanced nations. Our aim in this study was
Maradona Ehikioya Isikhuemen +4 more
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Mental disorders are mostly stigmatized disorders among the general public but recent evidence shows stigmatization of mental health professionals in what is termed associative stigma.
Stanley Njaka +3 more
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Pattern and outcome of induced abortion in Abakaliki, Southeast of Nigeria
Unsafe abortion accounts for a greater proportion of maternal deaths, yet it is often not adequately considered in discussions around reducing maternal mortality.The aim of this study is to determine the pattern of unsafe abortion and the extent to which unsafe abortion contributes to maternal morbidity and mortality in our setting as well as assess ...
Ikeako, LC +3 more
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Background. The use of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLITNs) is one of the effective strategies for the prevention of malaria, especially among pregnant women. Aim.
Chidebe Christian Anikwe +6 more
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