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COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF RENAL VOLUME AND DOPPLER VELOCIMETRIC INDICES AMONG SUBJECTS WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE AND CONTROLS IN BENIN, NIGERIA.

Background : Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a hereditary blood disorder caused by an abnormality in haemoglobin can be complicated by impairment of renal function. Renal Doppler ultrasound has been...

Breast Milk, Breast-feeding and HIV Infection: The Pitiable Story of Developing Nations

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Diagnostic Delay in Intestinal Malrotation Presenting During Adolescence: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Introduction : Intestinal malrotation refers to any variation in the rotation and fixation of the gastrointestinal tract during development. While most cases present in infancy with acute...

Profile of Blood Pressure Control and Other Comorbidities Among Medical Outpatients Attending A University Teaching Hospital, South-South Nigeria

Background: Hypertension is the commonest non-communicable diseases worldwide. Patients suffering from this condition may also have other co-morbidities. Aim: To show the profile of...

The Role of Laboratory Medicine in Health Care Delivery

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Discharge against Medical Advice: Ethical and Legal Considerations

Introduction: It appears most healthcare workers do not have a proper understanding of the meaning of discharge against medical advice. Aim of study: To discuss the ethical...

Patterns of Hysterosalpingographic Findings at a Tertiary Hospital in South-South, Nigeria: : A Three Year Review

Introduction: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is an investigative tool for assessing the  morphology of the uterine cavity and more importantly tubal patency in the routine workup of infertile...

Stature Estimation using Tibia Length in Young Adults of Urhobo Ethnic Group, in South-south, Nigeria

Introduction : Estimating stature is an essential part of the identification of human skeletal remains or body parts. The purpose of this study was to estimate stature using tibia length among...

Histological Effects of Chronic Consumption of Soft Drinks on the Intracranial Visual Relay Centres of Adult Wistar Rats

Background: Effects of chronic consumption of cola drinks on the intracranial visual relay centres namely superior colliculus and lateral geniculate body of adult wistar rats were...

Impact of Free Maternity Service on Caesarean Acceptance and Perception in Delta State. South South Nigeria

Background. Although the Increasing rate of Caesarean section has remained a source of concern in different part of the world, it nevertheless remains an important intervention in the...

The Desired Impact of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) on Medical Research and Education: Its Shortcoming in A Centre in South South Nigeria

The ability to utilize the PACS to conduct innumerable research has been documented and had been used to conduct several profitable and notable researches. The use of this technology made...

Effect of Methanol Extract of Costus lucanusianus Root on Oxidative Stress, Liver Function and Haematological Markers in Malaria-infected Wistar Mice

Background: Malaria is associated with oxidative stress, haematological alterations, and organ damage. Costus lucanusianus is traditionally used in the management of fever, but its...

Getting Research Evidence into Policy: : The Need for Strengthening Linkages and Partnership between Health Policy Makers and Researchers in the Health Sectors of Developing countries