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TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     History 1.2     Aetiology CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Literature Review 2.1     Typical crisis bleeding in Hemophilia 2.1.1  Hemarthrosis 2.1.2  Hematoma 2.1.3  Hematuria 2.1.4  Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding 2.1.5  Laceration 2.1.6  Head Trauma 2.1.7  Emergency Care…

IMMUNOGLOBULINS AND THE HUMAN DEFENCE SYSTEM CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     History 1.2     Aetiology CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Literature Review 2.1     Typical crisis bleeding in Hemophilia 2.1.1  Hemarthrosis 2.1.2  Hematoma 2.1.3  Hematuria 2.1.4  Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding 2.1.5  Laceration 2.1.6  Head Trauma…

HEMOPHILIA CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     History 1.2     Aetiology CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Literature Review 2.1     Typical crisis bleeding in Hemophilia 2.1.1  Hemarthrosis 2.1.2  Hematoma 2.1.3  Hematuria 2.1.4  Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding 2.1.5  Laceration 2.1.6  Head Trauma 2.1.7  Emergency Care 2.1.8  Assessment…

HEMOGLOBINOPATHY CHAPTER ONE Introduction 1.1     Hemoglob CHAPTER TWO Biochemical and Pathophysiological basis of Hemoglobin CHAPTER THREE 3.0    Specific 3.1     sickle cell disease 3.1.1  Epidemiology and genetics 3.1.2  Pathogenesis 3.2     Hemoglob C 3.3     Hemoglob E 3.4     Management CHAPTER FOUR 4.0    Thalassemia…

HEAT SHOCK PROTEINS TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Calciums 1.1.1  Food sources 1.1.2  Deficiencies CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Factors affecting requirements 2.1     Bioavailability from the diet and absorptive efficiency 2.2     Dietary phosphorus 2.3     Sodium, protein and caffeine interactions…

GENOMICS IN CANCER TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Calciums 1.1.1  Food sources 1.1.2  Deficiencies CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Factors affecting requirements 2.1     Bioavailability from the diet and absorptive efficiency 2.2     Dietary phosphorus 2.3     Sodium, protein and caffeine interactions…

GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID (GABA) TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Calciums 1.1.1  Food sources 1.1.2  Deficiencies CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Factors affecting requirements 2.1     Bioavailability from the diet and absorptive efficiency 2.2     Dietary phosphorus 2.3     Sodium, protein and caffeine interactions…

GALACTOSAEMIA TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Calciums 1.1.1  Food sources 1.1.2  Deficiencies CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Factors affecting requirements 2.1     Bioavailability from the diet and absorptive efficiency 2.2     Dietary phosphorus 2.3     Sodium, protein and caffeine interactions 2.4     Ethnicity…

FORENSIC BIOCHEMISTRY TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Calciums 1.1.1  Food sources 1.1.2  Deficiencies CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Factors affecting requirements 2.1     Bioavailability from the diet and absorptive efficiency 2.2     Dietary phosphorus 2.3     Sodium, protein and caffeine interactions 2.4    …

  FIBROIDS (RECENT AND ORTHODOX TREATMENTS)   TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Calciums 1.1.1  Food sources 1.1.2  Deficiencies CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Factors affecting requirements 2.1     Bioavailability from the diet and absorptive efficiency 2.2     Dietary phosphorus 2.3     Sodium,…

TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Calciums 1.1.1  Food sources 1.1.2  Deficiencies CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Factors affecting requirements 2.1     Bioavailability from the diet and absorptive efficiency 2.2     Dietary phosphorus 2.3     Sodium, protein and caffeine interactions 2.4     Ethnicity CHAPTER…

BIOCHEMICAL EFFECT OF FIBRINOGEN TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Fibrinogen 1.1.1  Fibrinogen Synthesis 1.1.2  Functions of Fibrinogen CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Types of fibrinogen disorders 2.1     Clinical manifestations 2.1.1  Hypofibrinogenemia 2.1.2  Dysfibrinogenemia 2.2     Laboratory diagnosis 2.2.1  Molecular diagnosis…

ATHEROSCLEROSIS   TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Atherosclerosis 1.2     Pathogenesis 1.2.1  Atherogenesis 1.2.1.1 Initiation 1.2.1.2 Progression CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Biochemical basis 2.1     Types of  plaque 2.1.1  Features plaques 2.1.1.1 Lipid-rich core 2.1.1.2 Cell death 2.1.1.3 Calcification 2.1.1.4   Neovascularization and…

APPRAISAL OF PHYTOMEDICINE IN NIGERIA TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Phytomedicine 1.2     Biological Background of phytochemicals 1.2.1  Alkaloids 1.2.2  Phenols 1.2.3  Terpenoids 1.2.4  Glycosides 1.3     Phytomedicine from higher plants CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Benefits of Phytomedicine 2.1     Characteristics…

ANTIRETROVIRALS AND MECHANISMS OF ACTION TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Therapy 1.2     Historical perspective of therapy CHAPTER TWO 2.0      drugs and their effects 2.1     A agents 2.1.1  A classes 2.2     Combination therapy 2.3     Treatment guidelines 2.4     Treatment…

ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Antioxidant Vitamins 1.2     Biochemistry and functions of Antioxidants CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Potential roles of Antioxidant Vitamins 2.1     Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 2.2     Tocopherols (Vitamin E) 2.3    …

TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Anaemia 1.1.1  Biochemistry 1.2     Iron therapy 1.3     Biosynthesis of Heme CHAPTER TWO 2.0     Classification 2.1     Hyporegenerative 2.1.1  Aplastic 2.1.2  Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) 2.1.3 related to the myelodysplastic syndrome 2.1.4  Deficiency…

DETERMINANTS OF MATERNAL MORTALITY IN GENERAL HOSPITAL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     Background to the study The growing concern on improving reproductive health at the global level  has created a demand for  research  especially in the area of maternal health. Maternal…

AN EPIDEMIOLOGY SURVEY FOR SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG PUPILS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease of urinary and intestinal tracts by schistosome. A specie which infect the urinary bladder is caused by schnstosome haematobuim widely  found in Africa and was first discovered by…

THE TREATMENT TO PREVENT SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE   ABSTRACT This project give a summary of the entire research study which was designed to find out the way and the way forward ain the treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted disease…

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON MATERNAL AND INFANT MORTALITY ABSTRACT This research work consider the impact of poverty on maternal and infant mortality in Jos North Local Government area. Maternal and infant mortality are not new concept in the…

MODERN CONTRACEPTIVE USE IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The reduction in population growth is believed to improve a country’s prospects for economic development which in turn is  believe to enhance the country’s ability to improve the lives of its citizen. In case…

THE ASSESSMENT OF POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AMONG INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS ABSTRACT This project was conducted in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, the assessment of Post Traumatic Disorder Among Internally Displaced Persons in Jos North Local Government…

THE INCIDENCE OF MATERNAL AND CHILD MORTALITY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Maternal and child mortality are not new concepts in the social and medical sciences. They both pose serious threats to human survival especially in the…

INVESTIGATION OF UTI IN PREGNANCY ABSTRACT                                              This study investigates the bacteriological aetiology and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at hospitals in Enugu metropolis.70 mid-stream urine samples were collected and cultured for the presence of bacterial…

RELEVANCE OF BLOOD CULTURE TO THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF SEPTICEMIA ABSTRACT A study of septicaemia was conducted in Enugu metropolis with a view to determine the relevance of blood culture to the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. The…

EVALUATION OF MALARIA TREATMENT AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIVAIDS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     Background to study Malaria and HIV are among the two most important global health problems of developing countries. They cause more than 4 million deaths a year…

THE LACK OF QUALITY CONTROL AND SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE FOR THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW Albumin, globulin, total protein, body weight and glucose are blood tests that gives information about the state of…

STUDY AIMS AT EVALUATING THE HEPATOCELLULAR FUNCTION OF E-WASTE WORKERS IN NIGERIA Chapter One Introduction 1.1.0 Background to the study The world has witnessed considerable changes advancement in technology and industrialization recently. Electrical and electronic equipment has been produced to…

EFFECTS OF SOCIOECONOMIC AND GEOGRAPHICAL FACTORS IN THE UTILIZATION OF IMMUNIZATION SERVICES IN THREE SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT  Objective: This survey studied the socio-economic factors that affect the uptake of immunisation services in three selected Local…

THE EFFECT OF MONETARY POLICY ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The purpose of this project is based on the effect of monetary policy on economic growth in Nigeria. This work discussed the meaning of monetary policy as monetary management…

RADIOGRAPHY IN MODERN INDUSTRY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Many of the spectacular scientific and engineering achievements of the past few years can be traced to nondestructive testing methods, which–by determining internal soundness without destroying product usefulness–assure the satisfactory performance for which…

THE USE OF KEROSENE/OLIVE OILPROPORTIONED MIXTURES AS ALTERNATIVE CLEARING AGENT IN TISSUE PROCESSING ABSTRACT This study was aimed at investigating the potentials of different proportioned mixtures of kerosene and olive oil as alternative clearing agents in place of xylene during…

PREVALENCE OF URINARY SCHISTOSOMIASIS AND ITS CO-INFECTION WITH SALMONELLA SPECIES AMONG PUPILS ABSTRACT Urinary schistosomiasis and Salmonella bacteraemia are increasing health burdens among African children. This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasisand its co-infection with Salmonella…

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF CANINE RABIES ABSTRACT Canine rabies is endemic and occurs throughout the year in all parts of Nigeria. A descriptive cross sectional study was designed to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of dog owners towards rabies, to check…

THE USE OF KEROSENE/OLIVE OIL PROPORTIONED MIXTURES AS ALTERNATIVE CLEARING AGENT IN TISSUE PROCESSING ABSTRACT This study was aimed at investigating the potentials of different proportioned mixtures of kerosene and olive oil as alternative clearing agents in place of xylene…

STUDIES ON ALTERATIONS OF SERUM PROTEINS, LIPID PROFILE AND BILIRUBIN LEVELS IN PREECLAMPTIC WOMEN ABSTRACT Pre-eclampsia is defined as the presence of systolic blood pressure (SBP) greater than or equal to 140mmHg and diastolic blood pressure(DBP)greater than or equal to…

SIWES REPORT FOR DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE, CHEMISTRY AND BIO SCIENCE ABSTRACT I wish to separate basic equipment from apparatus.The apparatus are materials that are small and easy to carry. They include microscope slides, cover slips, test tubes and…

MONOSTAINING OF KIDNEY AND LIVER TISSUES WITH EXTRACTS OF TUMERIC (CURCUMA LONGA) AND ZOBO (HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA) Abstract Monstaining is a special kind of staining procedure that highlights single cells.  Most stains used in histopathology are synthetic, toxic and costly for…

GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION OF GROUNDWATER LEVEL USING VERTICAL ELECTRICAL SOUNDING ABSTRACT One major source of obtaining portable water which is one of the most consumed minerals at homes, in the industries and factories today is through boreholes and drilled wells. Ever…

EVALUATION OF TOTAL PROTEIN AND LIPID PROFILE IN PRE-ECLAMPTIC PATIENTS ATTENDING ANTENATAL CARE ABSTRACT Pre-eclampsia has remained a significant public health threat in both developed and developing countries contributing to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality globally (Shah et al.,2009; Magee et…

EVALUATION OF SERUM UREA, CREATININE AND TOTAL PROTEININ PRE-ECLAMPTIC WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CARE ABSTRACT Pre-eclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Pre-eclampsia is a disorder of pregnancy characterized by the onset of…

EVALUATION OF LIPIDS PROFILE IN TUBERCULOSIS (TB) PATIENTS ON ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS THERAPY ABSTRACT This study was carried out to evaluate the levels of serum lipids in tuberculosis (TB) subjects on anti-tuberculosis therapy. A total of 60 subjects were recruited for this…

EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA SMOKING ON SOME CARDIAC ENZYMES IN ALBINO RATS ABSTRACT Marijuana is derived from the hemp plant cannabis sativa which is grown in many tropical areas in the world.  It is a green or grey mixture of dried, shedded…

EFFECTS OF FIXATION ON TISSUES ABSTRACT Histology is the study of tissues. For these tissues to be studied properly, they are prepared via various processes.  These procedures are known as histological techniques. Tissue processing can be performed manually or by the…

EFFECT OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON SOME HEPATIC FUNCTIONS OF ALBINO RATS ABSTRACT In chemistry, an alcohol is an organic compound in which the hydroxyl functional group (-OH) is bound to a carbon atom. In particular, this carbon center should be…

CYTOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SPUTUM SAMPLES IN WELDERS ABSTRACT Metal fume fever and pneumosiderosis is an occupational Lung disease acquired when welders are exposure to welding fumes and iron particles during their occupation. A total of one hundred and fifty four…

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ELECTROLYTE PATTERNS IN SICKLE CELL DISEASE PATIENTS ABSTRACT A study on the comparative study of electrolyte patterns in sickle cell disease patients in Owerri was carried out. A total of 60 subjects between the ages of 18…

COMPARATIVE STAINING OF KIDNEY AND LIVER TISSUE SAMPLES USING AQEOUS LAWS ON IAINERMIS & AQEOUS CNESTISFERRUGINEA AGAINST HEMATOXYLIN AND EOSIN STAINING TECHNIQUE ABSTRACT Two plant extracts: aqs. Lawsoniainermis and aqs.Cnestisferruginea were investigated as substitute dyes against hematoxylin and eosin staining…

BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES IN WOMEN WITH PRE-ECLAMPSIA ABSTRACT Eclampsia is a Greek; means “shining forth” is an acute and life-threatening complication of pregnancy, characterized by the appearance oftonic–clonic seizures, usually in a patient who has developed pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are…

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERUM TESTOSTERONE, DIGIT RATIO AND BODY COMPOSITION AMONG ADOLESCENTS OF IGBO ETHNIC GROUP IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT Digit ratio (2D:4D) is a sexually dimorphic trait, with females having a higher 2D:4D than males. This digit ratio has been associated…

THE HISTORICAL CHANGES ON PLAINTAIN ATTENUATED INDOMETHACIN INDUCED GASTRIC INJURY IN ALBINO WISTAR RATS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Food starts to be digested and absorbed in the stomach, although absorption is mostly limited to water, alcohol and some drugs. The stomach…

FACTORS AFFECTING QUALITY OF LABORATORY SERVICES AT INFECTIOUS DISEASES HOSPITAL ABSTRACT Quality laboratory services are essential and integral part of improved health outcome especially for HIV/AIDS patients on ART. We aimed to assess clients‘ satisfaction with laboratory services as an…

EVALUATION OF SERUM ELECTROLYTES (SODIUM NA+, POTASSIUM K, CHLORIDE CL, AND BICARBONATE HCO-3) AND C-REACTIVE PROTEIN IN PREECLAMPSIA PATIENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Preeclampsia is a pregnancy specific syndrome and is one of the leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity…

EFFECTS OF PHOENIX DACTYLIFERAON SOME REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS AND HORMONAL PROFILES OF MALE WISTAR RATS ABSTRACT Phoenix dactylifera (Date palm) belongs to the family Arecaceae and its leaves, barks, pits, fruits and pollens have anticancer, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal…

EFFECT OF VITAMINS C AND E ON MEMORY IN ADULT MICE ABSTRACT Vitamins C and E are naturally present in some foods and are available as dietary supplements. While vitamin C is also known as L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E is…

EFFECT OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF LAWSONIA INERMIS LEAVES ON THE LIVER FOLLOWING ACUTE ETHANOL-INDUCED HEPATIC DAMAGE IN WISTAR RATS ABSTRACT Lawsonia inermis commonly known as henna has been used traditionally, especially in ayurvedic medicine, for various conditions including liver ailments,…

DISTRIBUTION OF ABO AND RH (D) BLOOD GROUPS AND ASSOCIATED TRAITS ABSTRACT In the last five decades, genetic structure of populations are being studied in via ABO blood groups system, mtDNA and Y chromosome makers to understand history of human…

IMPACT OF ANTI-HIV/AIDS PROGRAMMES OF ABS TELEVISION ON THE SEXUAL HABITS OF YOUTHS   ABSTRACT The stimulus for this on the research is to find out the impact of ANTI – HIV/AIDS on the sexual habits of youths especially youth…

Patient care service delivery system using timed coloured petri nets. ABSTRACT In hospitals, patient care service delivery is an important factor that determines the rate of quality service. Most of the existing Patient Care Service Delivery System models reported in…

IMPACT OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background Social networking is creating a dramatic changes or dynamic in the environment but it’s obvious it is creating changes. Social networking an online medium of interaction which…

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAKE DRUGS AND PEOPLE’S PERCEPTION OF HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN ONITSHA URBAN CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Drug Faking is a global public health problem, because the effects can be felt from both the country of manufacture to the recipient…

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE INCIDENCE OF GLAUCOMA AMONG ADULT PATIENTS IN GENERAL HOSPITALS IN ANAMBRA STATE FROM 2002 – 2006. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to theStudy Millions of people living in Nigeria are cut off from the mainstream of economic and social…

CHEMICAL AND ANTI OXIDANT PROPERTIES OF PEPPER FRUIT BLACK PEAR MONKEY KOLA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Piper nigrum (pepper fruit) is an indigenous fruit tree of the family Annonaceae (Etukudo, 2000). It’s widely distributed and consumed by the inhabitants of Western Cameroons,…

A CASE STUDY OF DRUG ABUSE AND YOUTH IN KALTUNGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF GOMBE STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The people of Kaltungo Local Government Area were said to have migrated from the far East through…

A RESEARCH STUDY ON ATTITUDE OF NURSES TOWARDS RELAPSE PREVENTION AMONG PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS IN FEDERAL NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL ABSTRACT The problem of every hospital when the targeted objective is not achieved is that there is something wring either with health care…

PATIENT SUFFERING FROM MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDER SECONDARY TO MULTIPLE PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE USE CHAPTER ONE Introduction In both cities and rural area, young people and adults can be seen who have unsound minds. They wander about, sometimes begging for food…

MICROBIAL EVALUATION OF RAM MILK FROM A DIARY FARM ABSTRACT Microbial evaluation of twenty samples of raw milk from a diary farm (Emene fulani cattle rearers) was carried out using five method: viz direct microcopies count nutrient agar count, Blood…

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Water is a liquid mineral. It consist of two atoms of hydrogen combined with one atom of oxygen. Water is a tasteless, odourless and colourless mobile liquid except in large volume where it appears blue. It has…

EFFECT OF STEEPING PERIOD ON YIELD AND ACCEPTABILITY OF STARCH EXTRACTED FROM SORGHUM ABSTRACT Starch was extracted from two varieties of sorghum bicolor grains (white and red varieties) steeped for 6, 8 and 12 hours by wet milling method, the…

AN EPIDEMIOLOGY SURVEY FOR SCTRISTOSOMIASIS AMONG PUPILS ABSTRACT The survey of urinary sehistomiass in Ishele in Amagunze, Nkanu East local Government was carried out using two methods of diagnosis i.e combination of questionnaire on clinical signs and symptoms, and laboratory…

ONION IS ASSOCIATED WITH MICRO-ORGANISMS WHICH ARE CAPABLE OF CAUSING SPOILAGE ABSTRACT Onion is associated with micro-organisms which are capable of causing spoilage. Onions with rots were examined microscopically. A solution of it was made and the serial dilution of…

USE OF COMPOSITE FLOUR BLENDS FOR BISCUIT MAKING (PEANUT/CASSAVA FLOUR) ABSTRACT Digestive and gingerroot biscuits were produced from composite flour blends – cassava flour, peanut butter, wheat flour and ginger flavour in different ratio mix digestive biscuit – (50 :…

WATER CLEANING TECHNIQUES CHAPTER ONE 1.1       INTRODUCTION Water is of the materials require to sustain life.  It is naturally, available and covers 70% of th earth’s crust. With the increasing demand of clean, potable water for domestic and industrial use,…

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PIPE BORNE WATER AND OTHER SOURCES OF WATER WITHIN ENUGU METROPOLIS ABSTRACTComparative analysis  of water was  carried out on well water, stream and pipe born water obviated within Emene locality of Enugu state the sample were subjected…

THE EFFECT OF CRUDE OF ALOE BARBADENSIS ON SOME HEMOSTATIC PARAMETERS OF FED ON THERMOXIDIZED PALM OIL DIETS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW Introduction Aloe barbadensis or aloe Vera is a succulent plant from the family “Liliaceae”, it originated…

THE OCCURENCE OF HEAVY METALS IN GILLS,MUSCLES, AND LIVER OF CHRYSICHTHYS NIGRODIGITATUS CHAPTER ONE 1.1  Introduction Heavy metals are those metallic elements with high atomic or specific gravity that is at least five times greater than that of water. Several elements…

MICROBIOLOGY OF SURGICAL WOUND INFECTIONS Abstract Surgical wound infections constitute a major fraction of nosocomial infections and occur within 30 days of procedure or within one year if implant is in place. Surgical wound infections have been classified based on…

THE EFFECT OF DOCTOR-NURSE RELATIONSHIP ON PATIENT CARE ABSTRACT This study seeks to examine the effect of doctor-nurse relationship on patient care in Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State. The null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. They are:…

FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILIZATION OF PREVENTION OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION (PMTCT) SERVICES AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTE-NATAL CLINIC ABSTRACT This study sought to assess the factors influence the utilization of PMTCT services among pregnant women in antenatal clinic in University…

GENETIC AND MORPHOLOGICAL DIVERSITY IN Monodora myristica(GAERTN.) DUNAL IN EASTERN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION  1.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Monodoramyristica (Gaertn.)Dunal.,also known as African nutmeg or calabash nutmeg, is a tropical tree of the family Annonaceae (Custard-apple family).  Its seeds are widely used as an…

Determinants of maternal mortality in General hospital Calabar, Cross River State CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study The growing concern on improving reproductive health at the global level  has created a demand for  research  especially in the area…

SCREENING SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS AGAINST MOROCCAN WATERMELON MOSAIC VIRUS ABSTRACT The antiviral activities of plant leaves extract of four species, were investigated. The extract were tested for antiviral activities on the host plant (Cocumba) against Moroccan watermelon mosaic virus. Results…