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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...

Assessment of Cytotoxicity and Growth Inhibitory Effects of Methanol Extract of Ageratum Conyzoides Linn.

Introduction: Evaluating cellular cytotoxicity is a crucial step in the development of specific anticancer therapies. As a medicinal plant, Ageratum conyzoides is well-known for its abundance of...

Sweet Bitterness: Diabetes Mellitus and the Assault on Man's Dignity and Fecundity

In his seminal 107th inaugural lecture delivered at Delta State University, Abraka, Prof. Eze Kingsley Nwangwa embarks on a deeply personal and scientifically rigorous journey to interrogate the...

Clinical attributes, histopathological characteristics and surgical outcomes of endometrial cancers at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital in Nigeria

Introduction : Endometrial cancer is probably the third commonest gynaecological cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. It occurs more commonly in the post-menopausal women. This research aims to...

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

Bacteria Associated with Hospital Waste of Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri

Introduction : Hospital waste management is critical for minimizing health risks and environmental damage, particularly in developing countries where inadequate training and resources...

Assessment of Health Workers' Knowledge, Perception and Compliance Following a World Health Organisation Multimodal Hand Hygiene Intervention Campaign an a Nigerian Teaching Hospital

Background: The transmission of health care-associated infections (HCAI) in hospital environment constitutes a significant major public health problem worldwide and health-care workers...

Investigation of Antibacterial Potential of Bacillus and Actinomycetes Isolated from Soil Against Drug-resistant Clinical Isolates

Background : Bacillus and Actinomycetes are well-known antibiotic-producing soil isolates. However, there is limited information on their activity against drug-resistant clinical isolates...

The Pharmacological Profile, Therapeutic Importance and Limitations with the Use of Oxycodone: A Review

Introduction : Pain is perhaps the commonest symptom for which patients seek medical care and represents a major socioeconomical burden on healthcare systems globally. Despite a great deal of...

Respiratory Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Flour Dust among Flour Mill Workers in Edo and Delta States

Introduction: The study was carried out to assess the level of suspended particulate matter (dust) in  the work environment of flour mills in Edo and Delta States and to ascertain the...

The Impact of Traditional Practices and Customs on Pregnant Women and Newborn Mothers’ Healthcare-Seeking Behaviors at Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Health Levels

Introduction : This study investigates the influence of traditional practices and customs on healthcare-seeking behaviors among pregnant women and newborn mothers across different healthcare...

Assessment Of Haematological And Antioxidants Changes In Male Albino Wistar Rats Treated With Tramadol

Abstract Introduction Illicit drug use disorders are a major public health burden that contributes significantly to the global burden of disease and tramadol is one of the most common illicit...

Framework Influencing Healthcare Services Utilization: Impact on Maternal Health-Seeking Behavior and Key Factors

Introduction : Maternal and neonatal mortality remain critical challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Sierra Leone among the worst-affected countries. Barriers such as socio-cultural norms,...

Plasma Fibrinogen Levels and Protein C Activity in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

INTRODUCTION Haemostatic abnormalities have been observed in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hypercoagulability and thrombotic complications may contribute to the increased morbidity...

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...

Pattern of Microscopic Urine Examination in a Single Nigerian Centre: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study

Introduction : Urine microscopy is a relevant, inexpensive, and non-invasive investigation. However, its usefulness depends on the availability of appropriate equipment and expertise, often...

Use of Cognitive Enhancers among students of Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

Introduction : Non-medical use of pharmacological cognitive enhancers (PCE) in universities has been documented in several studies. However, there is paucity of research on this subject among...

Microanatomy of Term PlacentaInsights from Human and Wistar Rat Studies: Insights from Human and Wistar Rat Studies

Introduction : The placenta is crucial for the development and survival of the maturing foetus. Wistar rat models are widely used in biomedical research to study human biological responses....