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View article: Antioxidant Potential And GC-MS Profiling of an Underutilized Wild Edible Fruit Maesobotrya barteri (Baill) Hutch
Antioxidant Potential And GC-MS Profiling of an Underutilized Wild Edible Fruit Maesobotrya barteri (Baill) Hutch Open
Maesobotrya barteri fruit is commonly consumed in southern Nigeria, owing to its medicinal and nutritional benefits. This study investigated the phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, and GC-MS profile of methanol and aqueous ext…
View article: Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution: A Comparison of Pre-dialysis and Hemodialysis Patients
Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution: A Comparison of Pre-dialysis and Hemodialysis Patients Open
The global burden of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is increasing with estimates suggesting that up to 10% of the world’s population is affected. Anxiety and depression are the most commonly reported mental health conditions associated with …
View article: Pattern and Outcome of Medical Admissions at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital: A 5-Year Hospitalization Analysis
Pattern and Outcome of Medical Admissions at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital: A 5-Year Hospitalization Analysis Open
Background: The pattern of hospital admission is necessary for proper planning and budgeting in health care. It also provides insights into the burden of disease in a particular community. Additionally, admission patterns also assist in re…
View article: Genotoxic and Cytotoxic Activities of Cornhusk Extract of Zea mays and Leaf Extract of Sacharum officinarum
Genotoxic and Cytotoxic Activities of Cornhusk Extract of Zea mays and Leaf Extract of Sacharum officinarum Open
Zea mays husk and Saccharum officinarum have been used for years in ethnomedicine for their antimalarial, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antidiabetic, and antiphlogistic activities. The cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of Zea mays husk and…
View article: Pattern of Admission and Outcomes for Chronic Kidney Disease in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution: A 5 Year Retrospective Study
Pattern of Admission and Outcomes for Chronic Kidney Disease in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution: A 5 Year Retrospective Study Open
Background: Chronic kidney disease is a global issue with a rising incidence and hospitalization rate. It coexists with cardiovascular diseases and presents higher morbidity and mortality. Aims: We aim to examine the admission and outcomes…
View article: Extraction and Quantification of Oil Extracted from Seeds of Underexploited Tropical Plants in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Extraction and Quantification of Oil Extracted from Seeds of Underexploited Tropical Plants in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Open
Oil was extracted from seeds of Coula edulis, Dacryodes edulis, Garcinia kola and Cola lepidota, using n-hexane, chloroform and a fraction of n-hexane and chloroform (1:1) as extracting solvents. The extraction was carried out at a tempera…
View article: S77 Development of a web-based smoking cessation tool to facilitate accurate nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) prescription and onward referral to community stop smoking services
S77 Development of a web-based smoking cessation tool to facilitate accurate nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) prescription and onward referral to community stop smoking services Open
Background The NHS long term plan commits to offering all inpatients who smoke access to tobacco treatment services. Previous BTS audits at our trust, highlighted shortfalls in offering nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and low rates of f…
View article: The psychological impact of COVID-19 disease on nurses in two tertiary healthcare centers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
The psychological impact of COVID-19 disease on nurses in two tertiary healthcare centers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Open
Background: The onset of COVID-19 disease pandemic worldwide has been associated with a high level of psychological distress. Health workers are amongst the high-risk groups for contracting COVID-19 and may be particularly vulnerable to a …
View article: Protective role of Allium cepa Linn (onion) juice on maternal dexamethasone induced alterations in reproductive functions of female offspring of Wistar rats
Protective role of Allium cepa Linn (onion) juice on maternal dexamethasone induced alterations in reproductive functions of female offspring of Wistar rats Open
Maternal treatment with dexamethasone induces oxidative stress in the reproductive structures of offspring. Consumption of Allium cepa Linn improves antioxidant status. This study was designed to evaluate the protective role of Allium cepa…
View article: Blood Pressure Control among Adult African Chronic Kidney (CKD) Patients—How Close Are We to Target?
Blood Pressure Control among Adult African Chronic Kidney (CKD) Patients—How Close Are We to Target? Open
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is usually progressive, often resulting in end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The two most common causes of renal disease, hypertension and diabetes mellitus contribute greatly to the mobility and mort…
View article: Prevalence and correlates of traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease in a Nigerian ART-naive HIV population: a cross-sectional study
Prevalence and correlates of traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease in a Nigerian ART-naive HIV population: a cross-sectional study Open
Objectives HIV infection environment presents a classic example of the interplay between infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Traditional cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors abound in the HIV population even befo…
View article: Prevalence and correlates of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among ART-naive HIV patients in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria
Prevalence and correlates of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among ART-naive HIV patients in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria Open
Widespread use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients has led to improved longevity with the attendant increase in noncommunicable disease prevalence including chronic kidney disease (CKD). This stud…
View article: Clinical Utility of Urinary<i>β</i>2-Microglobulin in Detection of Early Nephropathy in African Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Clinical Utility of Urinary<i>β</i>2-Microglobulin in Detection of Early Nephropathy in African Diabetes Mellitus Patients Open
Background . Studies have indicated that diabetic tubulopathy may occur earlier than glomerulopathy, therefore providing a potential avenue for earlier diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy. Urinary beta-2-microglobulin ( β 2m) was investigate…
View article: Prevalence of Hypertension in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria: Rural versus Urban Communities Study
Prevalence of Hypertension in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria: Rural versus Urban Communities Study Open
Recent studies have shown an increasing trend in the prevalence of hypertension in rural communities compared to that of the urban communities. This study was therefore carried out to determine the prevalence of hypertension and its predic…
View article: Acute Renal Failure Induced by Chinese Herbal Medication in Nigeria
Acute Renal Failure Induced by Chinese Herbal Medication in Nigeria Open
Traditional herbal medicine is a global phenomenon especially in the resource poor economy where only the very rich can access orthodox care. These herbal products are associated with complications such as acute renal failure and liver dam…
View article: Chronic Kidney Failure: Knowledge of Kidney Disease, Perception of Causes and Symptomatology in Uyo, Nigeria
Chronic Kidney Failure: Knowledge of Kidney Disease, Perception of Causes and Symptomatology in Uyo, Nigeria Open
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is now regarded as a global public health epidemic. Management of chronic kidney disease is often beyond the reach of some patients especially in resource-poor countries of sub-Saharan Africa where …