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View article: Occurrence of Intestinal Helminths Among Children Attending Primary Schools in Yorro and Zing Local Government Areas of Taraba State
Occurrence of Intestinal Helminths Among Children Attending Primary Schools in Yorro and Zing Local Government Areas of Taraba State Open
Intestinal helminthic infections (IHIs) remain a major public health concern, particularly among school-aged children in resource-limited settings. This study examines the occurrence, risk factors, and socio-demographic determinants of IHI…
View article: Food and Feeding Habits of Hydrocynus in River Benue Along Mayo Ranewo, Ardo-Kola LGA, Taraba State, Nigeria
Food and Feeding Habits of Hydrocynus in River Benue Along Mayo Ranewo, Ardo-Kola LGA, Taraba State, Nigeria Open
This study examines the food and feeding habits of Hydrocynus species in River Mayo Ranewo, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria. Hydrocynus, commonly referred to as tigerfish, is a predatory freshwater species of notable…
View article: A Survey of Food and Feeding Habits of Synodontis in River Benue Along Mayo Ranewo, Ardo-Kola LGA, Taraba State, Nigeria
A Survey of Food and Feeding Habits of Synodontis in River Benue Along Mayo Ranewo, Ardo-Kola LGA, Taraba State, Nigeria Open
This study examines the food and feeding habits of Synodontis species in River Benue, with emphasis on seasonal dietary variations and overall fish health. Thirty-five specimens were collected from Mayo Ranewo, Ardo-Kola Local Government A…
View article: Assessing Endocrine Resistance: Monitoring Circulating ESR1 mutations in Irosustat-Treated ER positive Breast Cancer
Assessing Endocrine Resistance: Monitoring Circulating ESR1 mutations in Irosustat-Treated ER positive Breast Cancer Open
Purpose: We aimed to investigate the prevalence and spectrum of ESR1 mutations alongside cell-free DNA (cfDNA) dynamics in patients with estrogen receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer recruited to the phase II IRIS study who had progr…
View article: SUSTAINABLE COCOA MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION BASED ON LOCAL KNOWLEDGE IN CENTRAL COTE D'IVOIRE
SUSTAINABLE COCOA MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION BASED ON LOCAL KNOWLEDGE IN CENTRAL COTE D'IVOIRE Open
Central Cpte d Ivoire is home to forest-savannah contact zones with conditions that are not very favourable for cocoa production. However, the existence of cocoa plantations in these areas has been observed and is attributed to the presenc…
View article: Attitudes of Registered Nurses Towards Nursing Students in Clinical Settings at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Attitudes of Registered Nurses Towards Nursing Students in Clinical Settings at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria Open
Clinical exposure is fundamental to nursing education, offering student nurses critical opportunities for skill acquisition, professional socialization, and practical application of theoretical knowledge. This study examines the attitudes …
View article: Evaluation of heavy metal pollution in water resources around maibokati mining site, Bali L.G.A Taraba State, Nigeria
Evaluation of heavy metal pollution in water resources around maibokati mining site, Bali L.G.A Taraba State, Nigeria Open
Mining activities in Nigeria, particularly artisanal and small-scale operations, pose significant risks to water quality due to heavy metal contamination. This study evaluated the concentrations of toxic metals including lead (Pb), chromiu…
View article: Assessing the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Malaria Among School Pupils in Muhammad Nya Nursery and Primary School, Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria
Assessing the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Malaria Among School Pupils in Muhammad Nya Nursery and Primary School, Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria Open
Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among school-aged children who face increased exposure to mosquito vectors. This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence of malaria and associa…
View article: Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Infection Among Patients Attending Health Facilities in Northern Taraba State, Nigeria
Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Infection Among Patients Attending Health Facilities in Northern Taraba State, Nigeria Open
Plasmodium falciparum remains the primary cause of malaria-related mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, representing a significant global health challenge. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of P. falciparum infection amon…
View article: Assessment of Allelic Distribution and Multiplicity of Infection in the Three Northern Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria
Assessment of Allelic Distribution and Multiplicity of Infection in the Three Northern Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria Open
All the three allele types for MSP1- K1, MAD20 and RO33 and of MSP2- 3D7 and FC27 were identified in Zing and Lau, except in Jalingo where RO33 of the MSP1 family was not amplified. In Jalingo, mono-infection was observed in K1 with the hi…
View article: A Study on the Comparative Diagnostic Performance of Polymerase Chain Reaction, Rapid Diagnostic Technique and Microscopy in the three Northern Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria
A Study on the Comparative Diagnostic Performance of Polymerase Chain Reaction, Rapid Diagnostic Technique and Microscopy in the three Northern Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria Open
This study is conducted to compare diagnostic performance of Polymerase Chain Reaction, Rapid Diagnostic Techniqu`e and Microscopy. Nested PCR, RDT and Microscopy methods were used to screen for P. falciparum in the study populations. From…
View article: Assessment of Fish Species Composition and Abundance at Selected Landing Sites Along the Upper Benue River Basin in Taraba State, Nigeria
Assessment of Fish Species Composition and Abundance at Selected Landing Sites Along the Upper Benue River Basin in Taraba State, Nigeria Open
This study assesses fish species composition and abundance at selected landing sites along the Upper Benue River Basin in Taraba State, Nigeria. Fish sampling was conducted monthly over six months (February to August 2022) at Mayo-Renewo a…
View article: Buterfly Species Diversity and Abundance in Taraba State College of Agricultural Science and Technology, Jalingo Taraba State, Nigeria
Buterfly Species Diversity and Abundance in Taraba State College of Agricultural Science and Technology, Jalingo Taraba State, Nigeria Open
Butterflies are in the order Lepidoptera, which are insect with scaled wings. Over 28,000 species of butterflies exist in the world today contributing to one-quarter of all named species on the earth. Lepidoptera is important to man and th…
View article: Awareness of Surgical Hazard Risks amongst Final-Year Medical Students in Enugu State, Nigeria
Awareness of Surgical Hazard Risks amongst Final-Year Medical Students in Enugu State, Nigeria Open
Background: Medical students represent a population that is at high risk for surgical hazards in the course of their medical education. It is therefore essential for them to have adequate information regarding possible hazards as well as r…
View article: Characterization of Market Garden Production in Highlands of Minembwe Agroecological Zone in South Kivu
Characterization of Market Garden Production in Highlands of Minembwe Agroecological Zone in South Kivu Open
View article: Assessing the awareness of emerging digital technologies among students in architectural education in Ghana
Assessing the awareness of emerging digital technologies among students in architectural education in Ghana Open
The twenty-first century has become synonymous with two primary architectural concepts: sustainability and digital technologies. While the former seeks less carbon footprint within the built environment, the latter drives a novel approach …
View article: Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of patients at screening for an international collaborative free paediatric surgical outreach in Sagamu, Nigeria
Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of patients at screening for an international collaborative free paediatric surgical outreach in Sagamu, Nigeria Open
View article: Predictive modelling of metabolic syndrome in Ghanaian diabetic patients: an ensemble machine learning approach
Predictive modelling of metabolic syndrome in Ghanaian diabetic patients: an ensemble machine learning approach Open
View article: Assessing the Diagnostic Potential of Hemoglobin-Platelet and Lymphocyte- Monocyte Ratios for Colorectal Cancer
Assessing the Diagnostic Potential of Hemoglobin-Platelet and Lymphocyte- Monocyte Ratios for Colorectal Cancer Open
Background Colorectal cancer ranks as the third most diagnosed and second most lethal cancer globally. The challenge of early detection, essential for better outcomes, lies in the often non-specific or absent early symptoms, resulting in l…
View article: Pathways to chronic disease detection and prediction: Mapping the potential of machine learning to the pathophysiological processes while navigating ethical challenges
Pathways to chronic disease detection and prediction: Mapping the potential of machine learning to the pathophysiological processes while navigating ethical challenges Open
Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are leading drivers of mortality worldwide, underscoring the need for improved efforts around early detection and prediction. The pathophysiology and management of chronic diseas…
View article: Serial Postoperative Circulating Tumor DNA Assessment Has Strong Prognostic Value During Long-Term Follow-Up in Patients With Breast Cancer
Serial Postoperative Circulating Tumor DNA Assessment Has Strong Prognostic Value During Long-Term Follow-Up in Patients With Breast Cancer Open
PURPOSE Here, we report the sensitivity of a personalized, tumor-informed circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) assay (Signatera) for detection of molecular relapse during long-term follow-up of patients with breast cancer. METHODS A total of 156 …
View article: Comparative analysis of breast cancer characteristics in young premenopausal and postmenopausal women in Ghana
Comparative analysis of breast cancer characteristics in young premenopausal and postmenopausal women in Ghana Open
View article: A gist on an obscure neoplasm in Ghana: gastrointestinal stromal tumours
A gist on an obscure neoplasm in Ghana: gastrointestinal stromal tumours Open
View article: Assessment of the performance of haematological and non-invasive fibrotic indices for the monitoring of chronic HBV infection: a pilot study in a Ghanaian population
Assessment of the performance of haematological and non-invasive fibrotic indices for the monitoring of chronic HBV infection: a pilot study in a Ghanaian population Open
View article: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV patients in Ghana: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV patients in Ghana: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Maintaining a high level of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical to limiting rapid viral replication, drug resistance, and viral transmission. However, ART adherence remains a major challenge in HIV/AIDS treatment success.…
View article: The Impact of Deforestation on Livelihood Activities in Bali L.G.A of Taraba State, Nigeria
The Impact of Deforestation on Livelihood Activities in Bali L.G.A of Taraba State, Nigeria Open
This paper seeks to examine the impact of deforestation on livelihood in the Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria. It is geared towards finding out how people understand the nature of deforestation and its main causes and al…
View article: Thyroid dysfunction and glycaemic control among Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Ghana: A comparative cross‐sectional study
Thyroid dysfunction and glycaemic control among Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Ghana: A comparative cross‐sectional study Open
Introduction Thyroid disorders and diabetes mellitus coexist and are prevalent endocrinopathies among adult population. Thyroid dysfunction contributes to metabolic imbalances, increase beta‐cell apoptosis and glucose intolerance. There is…
View article: Management of face masks driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, possible implications and proposed policies: A household perspective
Management of face masks driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, possible implications and proposed policies: A household perspective Open
Poor management of infectious waste in households poses severe health and environmental threats. This study was conducted in the Kassena-Nankana East Municipality of Ghana to assess the management of waste face masks/PPEs used in the preve…
View article: The relevance of knowledge, perception, and factors that influence contraceptive use among married women living in Uaddara Barracks, Ghana
The relevance of knowledge, perception, and factors that influence contraceptive use among married women living in Uaddara Barracks, Ghana Open
Background Contraceptive use has many advantages for personal growth and societal advancement, but there is still the problem of unmet needs for women, which highlights the gap between women's reproductive intentions and contraceptive use.…
View article: Prevalence, knowledge, and lifestyle‐associated risk factors of dyslipidemia among Ghanaian type‐2 diabetes mellitus patients in rural and urban areas: A multicenter cross‐sectional study
Prevalence, knowledge, and lifestyle‐associated risk factors of dyslipidemia among Ghanaian type‐2 diabetes mellitus patients in rural and urban areas: A multicenter cross‐sectional study Open
Background and Aims Dyslipidemia in diabetes mellitus has been linked to unhealthy lifestyle and bad eating habits. However, this association has not been well studied among rural and urban Ghanaian populations. In this study, we determine…