The study was done to ascertain variations in haematological indices of malaria patients living with HIV in umuahia. A total of 106 subjects were recruited for the study. 80 subjects were HIV positive patients and 26 subjects were malaria-HIV co infected patients.60 subjects were females and 46 were males. All the subjects were selected from […]
The aim of this paper is to study the blueprint/benchmark in the selection and acquisition of library materials in the 21st century with particular reference to FAN Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. The paper highlights the minimum Standards and Guidelines for Academic Libraries in Nigeria, selection and acquisition practices in FANL and the challenges. Strategies that […]
reproductive aged women in Ibadan, Nigeria, using bacteriologic methods. An overall prevalence rate of 35.7% was obtained; with the highest prevalence rate found among artisans (50%) and students (39.1%). Women aged 21 – 25 years and 36 – 40 years had prevalence rates of 41.6 and 47.4%, respectively, while those with parity 4 and above […]
X-ray film developer solution fumes can be injurious when inhaled or ingested. This experimental study investigated the histological changes in the lungs of wistar rats exposed to varying concentrations of x-ray film developer solutions. Fifteen apparently healthy wistar rats weighing between 209g and 210g were put in three groups A-C of 5rats each. Groups A […]
complications including inability to precisely locate the site and nature of injury. Hence the need for an urgent diagnosis and resuscitation. This study was carried out to establish the incidence of trauma and the radiographers’ challenges in managing trauma patients in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Anambra state South East Nigeria. There was […]
The paper discussed issues surrounding the marketing of library and information services in Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library. It highlighted the concept of marketing library services as well as strategies that will enhance library operations both in the traditional library setting and in the digital environment. It recommended different information literacy skills such as knowledge acquisition, […]
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Adequate levels of antioxidants are essential in subjects with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) to counter the effects reactive oxygen species generated during normal red cell metabolism. Objective: This study evaluated serum glutathione transferase activity and vitamin E levels in comparison with disease severity in steady state adult SCA subjects. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Five […]
Abstract: Medical images play significant roles in the diagnosis and management of patients. In developing countries darkroom radiography is practiced and involves chemical processing of films using chemical substances known to be toxic when ingested or inhaled. This study aimed at investigating the histological changes and the changes in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase […]
The prevalence of Gardnerella vaginalis in the genital tract of 253 pregnant Nigerian women was 17.0 % (43). The highest prevalence occurred among women aged 16-20 years (26%) while the lowest occurred among those aged 31-35 years (13%). Women aged 30 years and below had an overall prevalence of 18.2% while those above 30 years […]