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The Effect of Ocimum Tenuiflorum (Nchuanwu) Leaf Extract on Hematolgical Parameters of Immumnosuppressed Albino Rats.

ABSTRACT The effect of Ocimum tenuiflorum on hematological parameters in immunosuppressed albino rats was investigated in this study. The aqueous (AE) and methanol extract (ME) of the leaf were obtained. Acute toxicity study was done to determine the LD50 of the leaf extract. Rats of mixed sexes, aged 2- 3months, weighing 150 to 240 grams were used. The rats were divided into 8 groups A-H of four rats each. Group A served as normal control. Immunesuppression was induced using 3mg/kg bodyweig...

Evaluation of Phyto-Chemical and Medicinal Properties of Cannabis Sativa Linn. (Family Moraceae).

Abstract This work studied the various delivery systems (oral and parental formulations) of crude Cannabis. The stability, pharmacological and toxicological profiles of Cannabis resin in the formulations was also studied. Dried powdered leaves of Cannabis sativa L. were extracted with chloroform, the extract was concentrated to obtain an oil-based tar (resin) and its phytochemical composition determined. The Cannabis crude resin was formulated as syrup, capsule and suppository dosage forms. ...

Traffic Accidents in Khartoum State

INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND: Road traffic crashes are a leading cause of death globally, and the main cause of death among those aged 15–29 years (see Figure 1.1), every year the lives of approximately 1.25 million people are cut short as a result of a road traffic crash. Between 20 and 50 million more people suffer non-fatal injuries, with many incurring a disability as a result of their injury. Road traffic injuries cause considerable economic losses to victims, their families, and to na...

The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Diagnosing and Classification of Meningiomas

ABSTRACT  This study was carried out in Sudanese to determine the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in diagnosing and classification of meningiomas, using 1.5 Tesla scanner closed permanent magnet unit. The main objective of this study to classified the gender, age, size, common site and diagnosis of meningiomas, ,and to characterize different grade feature of meningiomas by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) The study was carried on seventy two (72) patients with clinically diagnosed f...

Diagnosis of Male Infertility using Ultrasound

Abstract This study was carried out in Khartoum Dermatology and Venereology Teaching Hospital department of andrology during March 2017 to July 2017. This study done to diagnosis of infertile male patients using ultrasonography, to study common causes of male infertility.to study sonographic appearance of normal and pathology of the scrotum ,to correlate between pathological finding and seminal analysi to correlate between patients age and testicular size,to correlate between occupation and t...

Serum Levels of Proinflammatory Cytokines, Haptoglobin in Children of Various Abo Blood Group and Heamoglobin-Genotype with P. Falciparaum Malaria in Nnewi, Nigeria

ABSTRACT Malaria is characterized by marked changes in cytokine production from immune responses to infection (Jurgen, 2007). Genetics influences these variations in cytokine expression and ABO blood group and haemoglobin phenotype are genetic expressions (Deepa et al, 2011). Acute phase proteins may also be involved in cytokine induced replication of inflammatory processes (Warren (2010). This case controlled study involving children with plasmodium falciparum malaria (PFM) in Nnewi, Nigeri...

Neonatal Resuscitation in Ghana: A Qualitative Study of MEBCI Intervention at Juaso Government Hospital

The main aim of the study is to explore midwives’ knowledge, attitude and experience on the use of MEBCI intervention in neonatal resuscitation at Juaso Government Hospital in Ghana

Solid Dispersions Based on Peg 4000, Soluplus and their Hybrids for Enhanced Delivery of Glimepiride

ABSTRACT The present study investigates the possibility of enhancing the solubility, and hence the bioavailability of poorly water soluble glimepiride via formation of polyethylene glycolpolyvinyl caprolactam - polyvinyl acetate grafted copolymer (Soluplus®) and PEG 4000 based solid dispersions by solvent evaporation technique.Different batches of glimepiride solid dispersions (SD) were prepared using solvent evaporation method with Soluplus® and PEG 4000 as polymer matrix at different rat...

An Assessment of Psychosocial Challenges of the Elderly in Ibagwa-Aka Community, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT.  A descriptive survey design was used to assess the Psychosocial Challenges in Ibagwa-aka Community, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, South East Nigeria. The specific objectives of the were to: identify the mental challenges of the elderly in Ibagwa-aka community; identify the emotional challenges of the elderly in the community studied and determined the social challenges of the elderly in the area of studied. Validated questionnaire was used to administer the ...

Traditional Birth Attendants Knowledge, Beliefs and Practices in Maternal and Infant Health Care Services in Selected Local Government Areas in Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT Childbearing women and infants in developing countries continue to experience unacceptably high rates of mortality and morbidity in spite of targeted initiatives to address the issue. The level of assistance a pregnant woman receives during childbirth has important health consequences for both mother and baby. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge, beliefs and practices of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in maternal and infants health care services in selected local...

Evaluation of the Subacute and Delayed Toxicity of Artemether-Lumefantrine Combination in Rats

ABSTRACT  Despite the reported rapid increase in demand for artemisinin and its derivatives, there is little independent collaboration of the toxicity patterns of artemether-lumefantrine combination besides those documented by the manufacturer in its application for approval. It is however, pertinent to conduct an independent evaluation of the subacute and delayed toxicity of artemether-lumefantrine combination (ALC). In this study, rats in groups I-VI were administered varying concentration...

Survey of Drugs Prescribed for the Treatment of Malaria and Compliance Level among Pregnant Women in Tertiary Hospitals in Enugu State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT  The purpose of this study was to survey antimalaria drug prescriptions and compliance to treatment among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in the two tertiary hospitals in Enugu State. The study surveyed 92 doctors from UNTH and ESUTH Parklane, Enugu. 368 pregnant women from both hospitals (156 from ESUT and 212 From UNTH) who consented were surveyed. Purposive sampling was used to select the two tertiary hospitals. Proportionate stratified random sampling was used to selec...

Nurses’ Perception of Pain Assessment of Hospitalized Patients in Tertiary Institutions in Ebonyi State

ABSTRACT  The study investigated nurses’ perception of patients’ pain assessment in routine care. It was a cross-sectional descriptive research design. Four hundred and fifty (450) nurses working in the two tertiary institutions in Ebonyi State were used. Two instruments were used for data collection. The researcher developed questionnaire and in depth interview guide to validate further the qualitative responses. Reliability of the quantitative instrument was established using test-rete...

An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Enugu Waste Management System.

ABSTRACT  INTRODUCTION: The paper examined the patterns of solid waste management in Enugu metropolis, Nigeria. Wastes are useless, unwanted and discarded materials. Solid waste problem started with urban growth resulted partly from national increase in population, No towns in Nigeria especially the urban and semi-urban centers of high population density can boast of having found a lasting solution to the problem of filth and huge piles of solid waste, rather the problem continues to assume ...


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