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Health professionals' knowledge about relative prevalence of hospital-acquired infections in Delta State of Nigeria [PDF]

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016
INTRODUCTION: hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) constitute a serious global public health challenge, causing great suffering to many people across the globe at any given time. This study ascertains the knowledge of health professionals on the challenge
Angus Nnamdi Oli, Kelechi Christian Okoli, Nonye Treasure Ujam, Dave Ufuoma Adje, Ifeanyi Ezeobi   +4 more
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Descriptive Epidemiology and Mortality Risk Factors of COVID-19 Outbreak in Delta State, Nigeria, March – August 2020

Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health, 2021
Introduction: The highly contagious Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first confirmed in Nigeria on February 27, 2020. In Delta State, the first COVID-19 case was recorded on April 7, 2020, which spread across the state.
Adaora Rosemary Ejikeme, Bola Biliaminu Lawal, Shalom Ogbonna, Ehimario Igumbor, Mildred Okowa, Ivie Airefetalor, Daniel Otoh, Angela Okocha-Ejeko, Onyinyechi Emefiene, Ann Ojimba, Henry Uguru-Ekechi, Rhoda Atteh, Nkiruka Obiazor, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Oladipupo Ipadeola, Abdulhakeem Abayomi Olorukooba, Aboyowa Edukugho, Bolaji Ahmed, Oladipo Ogunbode   +19 more
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Potential Nephrotoxic Sequel of the Kidney Following Exposure to Turmeric Extract in Adult Wistar Rats

Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2023
Introduction Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) is a rhizomatous, perennial plant, flowering in nature, belonging to the ginger family. It’s potential therapeutic benefits, has led to an increase in its consumption globally.
Efe Ahama, Vincent-Junior Onoriode Igben, Joseph Ubogu, Ignatius Osakue Ifechukwude, Udoka Shalom Nwabuoku, Promise Okwuribo, Aghogho Kpangban, Igho Emmanuel Odokuma   +7 more
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Antihypertensive Drugs Therapy in Hypertension and Covid-19 Comorbidity

Biology, Medicine & Natural Product Chemistry, 2023
The novel coronavirus (CoV) severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2 outbreak began at the end of 2019 in Wuhan, China, and has spread to over 200 countries.
Emuesiri Goodies Moke, Endurance Efe Ahama, Pere-Ebi Yabrade Toloyai, Mamerhi Taniyohwo Enaohwo, Ekuerhare Basil, Emuesiri Kohworho Umukoro, Anthony Taghogho Eduviere, Ikuesirioghene Udumebraye, Choice Udufowe   +8 more
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Influence of Sociodemographic and Anthropometric Factors on Gallbladder Volume in Pregnancy in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

Oman Medical Journal, 2022
Objectives: Our study sought to determine the effect of age, parity, body mass index (BMI), and previous oral contraceptive use on gallbladder volume and ejection fraction in pregnancy to enable obstetricians to identify patients at risk of gallbladder ...
Nicholas Kogha, Joyce Ekeme Ikubor, Ekokidolor Onoriode Emuoghenerue, Efe Abolodje, Ifeanyichukwu Anita Nwajei, Raymond Emoefe Agboge   +5 more
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Histomorphological Effects of Cottonseed Oil on Testes in Adult Male Wistar Rats

Galician Medical Journal, 2018
Cottonseed oil is an extract from the seeds of cotton plant, that is rich in protein, carbohydrate and fiber.          The objective of the research was to study the effect of cottonseed oil on the histology of the testis.
Lilian Ebele Chris-Ozoko, Onome Okpe, Wilson Josiah Iju, John Chukwuma Oyem   +3 more
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Bridging the gap in health systems through task-sharing: A model of PHC workers’ competency for cervical screening

Journal of Cancer Research and Practice, 2018
Background: Several developing countries have begun implementing the recently proven ‘Screen and treat’ approach using visual inspection methods and cryotherapy.
Ibiyemi J. Umuago, Irikefe P. Obiebi, Godson U. Eze, Mudiaga Zini, Innocent Okoacha   +4 more
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Adoption of yam (Discorea spp.) minisett technology in delta state, Nigeria

Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica, 2012
Yam minisett technology provides seed yams rapidly. It is designed to alleviate the problem of seed yams scarcity, which has been identified as a major constraint to increased yam production.
Ajieh Patrick Chuks
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Clinical assessment of impacted lower third molars at Ekpan, Delta State in Nigeria

Nepalese Medical Journal, 2020
Introduction: Diagnosis and management of impacted mandibular third molars call for a cogent appraisal and treatment choice both for the sick person and the dental practitioner.
Mabel Okiemute Etetafia, Ese Anibor, Martins Obaroefe   +2 more
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Variations of the Nasal Septum in Adult Nigerians: Computed Tomography Study

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2023
Introduction The morphological variants of the nasal septum have been implicated in sinus pathology and pose a challenge during endoscopic surgeries. Objective The present study aimed at evaluating the prevalence of nasal septum variants in ...
Beryl Shitandi Ominde, Joyce Ikubor, Patrick Sunday Igbigbi, Nekwu Okolugbo   +3 more
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