World Journal of Biomedical Research is an official publication of the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
Her vision is to pool together the rich resource of knowledge that emanates from our Research Scientist from the various fields of Medicine and Biomedical Science in a systematic and reproducible form.
It is published biannually. It publishes original laboratory and clinical research articles, case reports, short communication, letter to Editor and technical reports in all fields of Medicine, Basic Medical Sciences, and Allied Medical Specialties such as Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences and other related areas.
The journal also reviews important new developments or controversial issues in any of the mentioned fields through invited contributions from recognized authorities.
Home Management of Childhood Diarrhoea in Southern Nigeria: Diarrhoea is a major public health problem and the second leading cause of... Full Abstract
Histopathologic Patterns of Testicular Biopsies in Men with...: Infertility is a common public health problem worldwide. It is defined as inability... Full Abstract
Cost-effectiveness of Bilateral Orchidectomy in the...: Prostate Cancer has been known to be the commonest malignancy of the male urogenital... Full Abstract
Factors Affecting COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Kakau ward...: Despite global efforts to end the covid-19 pandemic, vaccine hesitancy remains a... Full Abstract
Rupture of Fetal Membranes Among Women Accessing Maternity...: Prelabour rupture of membranes (PROM) is the rupture of membranes before labour... Full Abstract
Haematologic and Haemostatic Effect of Aqueous Extracts of...: Combretum platypterum is a straggling scandent shrub with ethnomedicinal analgesic,... Full Abstract
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| 1 | Gossypiboma Masquerading as Calcified Mesenteric Cyst: A Case Report | Gossypiboma, Retained foreign body, Mesenteric cyst, Retained Surgical sponge, Textiloma, Swab count | Agbonrofo PI, Brotobor O, Odigie VI | Download |
| 2 | Megbelayin Affordable Trocar System (MATS): A Locally Fabricated Trocar-Cannula System for Vitreoretinal Use | Megbelayin, Affordable, Trocar, Fabricated, Vitreoretina | Megbelayin EO | Download |
| 3 | The Hepatic and Hematologic Toxic Effects of Pro-Vitamin A High Quality Cassava Flour Obtained by Different Processing Methods | Toxicity, Concentration, Hematology, Metabolism | Akinribido MA, Okafor PN, Gbayisemore VB | Download |
| 4 | Serum Folate Levels in Hormonal Contraceptive Users in Kano | Folate, folate deficiency, contraceptives, estrogen and progestin | Abdullahi HL, Shafiu LM | Download |
| 5 | Delayed Wound Healing: A Focus on Bacterial Intracellular Proteases in Diabetic Wound Ulcers | Diabetic Wounds, Intracellular Bacterial Proteases, Wound Healing | Okojie RO, Okotie PO | Download |
| 6 | Diet Induced Acidosis is Associated with Lower Circulating Adiponectin Levels regardless of Body Weight Status | Dietary acid load, Adiponectin, Adults, Nigeria | Abdullahi M, Aliyu GG | Download |
| 7 | Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis among Sexually Active Females in a Tertiary Institution in Benin Metropolis, Nigeria | Bacterial vaginosis, Microscopy, Nugent Scoring, Asymptomatic, Candida albicans | Moses-Otutu IM, Ngemegwai CC | Download |
| 8 | Knowledge of Symptoms, Signs and Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer Among Male Senior Staff of University of Uyo and Teaching Hospital | Knowledge, Adult males, Warning symptoms, Risk factors, Prostate cancer | Abudu EK, Fabian UA, Udoh EA, Ukpong AE,Kudamnya IJ, Akaiso OE, Motilewa OO | Download |
| 9 | Effects of Oral Contraceptive on the Histology and Biochemistry of the Liver and Kidney of Adult Female Albino Rat | Oral Contraceptive, Histology, Biochemistry, Liver, Kidney, Albino Rat | Omorodion NT, Nweke ML, Aloh H, Achukwu PU, Nwibana BK4 | Download |
| 10 | Surgically Induced Necrotizing Scleritis Masquerading as Buckle Extrusion | Scleral Necrosis, Scleral Buckle, Retinal Detachment | Megbelayin EO,Uwah AI | Download |
| 11 | Serum Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (Tpo-Ab) as an Early Marker of Thyroid Dysfunction among Diabetic and Hypertensive Patients in Kano Metropolis | Thyroid anti-peroxidase antibody, hypertension, diabetes | Abdullahi HL, Musa HK | Download |
| 12 | A Ten Year Review of Verrucae: a Hospital-Based Study in South-South,Nigeria | Verrucae, verruca vulgaris, verruca plana, verruca plantaris, condyloma acuminatum | Imasogie DE, Olu-Eddo AN, Azeke AT | Download |
| 13 | Relationship between SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Positivity and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Health Care Workers in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital | COVID-19, Healthcare workers, Antibodies | Onukak AE,Umoh VA, Udoette SB, Akpabio AA | Download |
| 14 | Studies on the in-Vitro Haematoxicity of Vernonia amygdalyna Leaf Extract on Human Erythrocyte | Haematotoxicity, Vernonia amygdalina, Ethnomedicinal, In-vitro | Ibeh NI, Omorodion NT, Moses-Otutu IM, Okungbowa MA | Download |
| 15 | Risk Factors and Outcome of Hospitalised Children with Pneumonia in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto | Children, Risk factors, Pneumonia, Outcome | *Garba BI, Sani UM, Isezuo KO, Waziri UM, Abubakar FI, Ugege MO | Download |
| 16 | Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Anaesthesia Trainees and their Training in a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria | CONVID-19 pandemic, anaesthesia trainees, training programme | Etta O, Ebu A, Kalu Q, Ekpe E, Jacob E | Download |
| 17 | Patterns of Thyroid Hormone Profile among Women on Hormonal Contraceptives in Kano Metropolis | Thyroid hormones, Hormonal Contraceptive, Thyroid dysfunction, Patterns | Abdullahi HL, Mohammad IY, *Taofiki TT | Download |
| 18 | Profile of Children Admitted with Acute Seizures in a Secondary Health Facility in Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria | Acute seizures. Akwa Ibom, Children, Oron | Akpan MU, Nyong EE, Hogan EJ, Ekong KO | Download |
| 19 | Clinical Profile and Outcome of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Foot Ulcer in Gusau, Northwestern Nigeria | Profile, Diabetes mellitus foot ulcer, Outcome | Sada KB, Sabir AA, Sakajiki AM, Uloko A, Musa U, Abdullahi U, Sikiru YA | Download |
| 20 | Influences of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of Two Mixed Diets on Postprandial Responses among Healthy Young Adults in Benin City, Nigeria | Diets, Postprandial, Response, Glycemic, Index, Load | Obahiagbon,Obahiagbon FI, Inerhumwunwa BA | Download |
| 21 | An Array of Accidental Deaths; a Retrospective Hospital-Based Study | Accidental death, road traffic accident, burns, choking, drowning | Azeke AT, *Imasogie DE | Download |
| 22 | Management of Aero-Digestive Tract Foreign Bodies | Tracheobronchial, Digestive, Tract, Foreign | *Ekpe EE, Inoh M Ette VF, Akpan AF, Etta O, Ekanem AM | Download |
| 23 | Pattern of Some Haemostatic Profile among Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano | Diabetes, Prothrombin Time, Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time, platelet count | Yahaya KS, *Garba N, Danladi SB, Saidu H, Jobbi YD | Download |
| 24 | Association between Fibrinolysis and Sickle Cell Anaemia Vaso-Occlusive Crisis: A Cohort Study in a Tertiary Health Facility in Benin City | Sickle Cell, Anaemia, Vaso-occlusive, Crisis, Fibrinolysis | Ukwade EB, Nwogoh B | Download |
| 25 | Anthropometric Assessment of Nutritional Status of Children with Congenital Heart Disease in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria | Congenital, heart, disease, malnutrition, children | Okpokowuruk FS, Duru CO, Edem KB | Download |
| 26 | Ultrasonographic Correlation of Intravesical Prostatic Protrusion with Post-void Residual Urine among Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Calabar, Nigeria-a Pilot Study | Ultrasonography, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Prostatic Protrusion, Post-Void Urine Volume | Akintomide AO, Efanga SA | Download |
| 27 | Some Haemostatic Parameters of Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus Attending Metabolic Clinics in Kano Metropolis | Blood, Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Glucose, Haemostasis, Thrombosis | Danladi, SB, Sahabi AI, Garba N, Saidu, H, Isah SY | Download |
| 28 | Serum Corticosterone Levels Following Exposure to Stressors of Varying Nature and Stress-Induced Withdrawal in Rats | Stress, Stressor, Biomarker, Corticosterone, Withdrawal, Wistar | Nwogueze BC, Aloamaka CP, Igweh JC | Download |
| 29 | Prevalence of Asymptomatic Group B Streptococcal Bacteriuria Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Central Hospital, Benin City | Asymptomatic, Bacteriuria, Antibiotic, Susceptibility, Streptococcus, Pregnancy | *Ebiala FI, Okojie RO, Ohenhen V | Download |
| 30 | Prevalence And Mechanism of Antibiotic Resistance of Streptococcus Pyogenes Isolated from patients with throat Infection in Benin City, Edo State Nigeria. | Antibiotic, Resistance, Prevalence, Throat, Infection | Okojie RO,Aloysius P | Download |
| 31 | Knowledge and Practice of Food Hygiene and Safety among Food Vendors in a Tertiary Health Facility and its Environs in Akwa Ibom State | Food, Safety, Knowledge, Practice, Vendors, Uyo | Ekanem AM, Idung AU, Oloyede IP, Ijezie AE, Etim EH, Agoha OC, Andy MS,1Amos IO | Download |
| 32 | Histological and Immunohistochemical Alterations of the Amygdala of Female Wistar Rats Administered Oral Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonogestrel Combination | Oral, Contraceptive, Amygdala, Histology, Immunohistochemistry, Wistar | Ekanem TB, *Nwakanma AA, Eluwa MA, Ekong MB | Download |
| 33 | Gender Differences in Cardiovascular Responses to Postural and Cutaneous Cold Stress Among Healthy Young Adults Residing in Nigeria | Postural, Cold, Stress, Hemodynamics, Adult, Nigerian | Fabunmi OA, Olaniyan TA, Olatunji LA | Download |
| 34 | Diversity of Biofilm-producing Bacteria in a Drinking Water Distribution System in a Suburban Community in South-South Nigeria | Biofilm, Congo, Red, Agar, Nigeria | Ochi P, Otokunefor K, Abu G | Download |
| 35 | Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria | MRSA, Resistance, S. aureus, mecA, Mubi | Tula MY, Iyoha O, Filgona J | Download |
| 36 | Comparison between Mean Prostate Specific Antigen Density in menwith Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Following Biopsy and Conventional Value of 0.15ng/ml/cc | Benign Prostatic, Hyperplasia, Prostate, Antigen, Density | Udoh EA, Akaiso OE, Ukpong AE | Download |
| 37 | Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Findings in Gusau, Zamfara State,North West Nigeria | Spectrum, Upper, Gastrointestinal, Endoscopy, Findings, Gusau | Aminu MS, Garba BI, Aminu MN, Bello AK, Maiyaki AS, Umar H, Liman HM,Yakubu A1 | Download |
| 38 | Effect of Glycohaemoglobin Adduct on Erythrocytes Osmotic Fragility in Nigerian Patients with Diabetes Mellitus | Blood, Fasting, Glucose, Non-enzymatic, Participants | Danladi SB, Yusuf A, AliyuIA, Kumurya AS, Usman MM, Obazelu PA | Download |
| 39 | Anti-Nociceptive Activity of Aqueous Licorice Root Extract on Neuropathic Pain and its Effect on some Selected Biochemical Parameters in Male Wistar Rats | Brain, Lactate, Dehydrogenase, Nitric, Oxide, Cortisol | Akintoye OO, Fabunmi OA, Ajibare AJ, Olaseinde O, Ayilara G, Owoyele BV | Download |
| 40 | Correlation between Prostate Volume and International Prostate Symptom Score with Quality of Life in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in South-South, Nigeria | Benign, Prostatic, Prostate, Hyperplasia, Volume, Life | Udoh EA, Akaiso OE, Ukpong AE | Download |
| 41 | Intestinal Parasites among Patients Attending Federal Medical Centre and Specialist Hospital, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria | Prevalence, Intestinal, Parasites, Co-infection, Yola | Kadabiyu GJ, Chessed G, Yako AB, Daniel L | Download |
| 42 | Evaluation of Appropriate Completion of Request Forms Submitted to Chemical Pathology Laboratory of a University Teaching Hospital in South-South Nigeria | Laboratory, Tests, Request, Forms, Chemical, Pathology | Okpara HC, Inaku KO, Ene AB, Okorie EN, Emin EJ | Download |
| 43 | Correlation of Hemolysin Production and Multi-Drug resistant Phenotype among Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococci Species | Methicillin, Resistance, Hemolysin, Staphylococci | Tula MY, Iyoha O, Filgona J | Download |
| 44 | Anticipated Difficult Airway: A Nightmare when Resources are Limited | Anticipated difficult airway, resource poor setting | Etta O, Eyo C, Udeme N | Download |
| 45 | Management of Uveitic Cataract: A Report of 3 Cases | Cataract, Uveitis, Intraocular lens, Aphakia | Ejimadu CS, *Chinawa NE | Download |
| 46 | Prevalence and Antibiogram of Salmonella and Shigella Species Isolated from Sachet Water in Benin City, Nigeria | Salmonella, Shigella, sachet water, antibiotic, resistance | Iyoha O, Tula MY | Download |
| 47 | Survey of Enterococci in Public Hospitals in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | Enterococci, Public hospitals, antibiotic sensitivity, virulence factors | Onwuezobe IA, Abasiubong VN, Udoh IA,2Isong NF | Download |
| 48 | Pattern of Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Tuberculosis in a Teaching Hospital in Southern Nigeria | Childhood, Tuberculosis, Diagnosis, Treatment | Oloyede IP, Johnson OE, David U,3 Edem B | Download |
| 49 | Socio-Demographic and Clinical Profile of Asthmatic Children as Seen in a Tertiary Health Facility in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria | Asthma, Children, Socio-demography, Sokoto | Garba BI, Sani UM, Isezuo KO, Waziri UM, Jiya NM | Download |
| 50 | Caesarean Delivery and Neonatal Outcome in a Maternity Unit in the Tropics | Caesarean delivery, surgical site, neonatal outcome, maternity unit, tropics | Inyang-Etoh EC, Abudu EK, Ekanem AM3 | Download |
| 51 | Parvovirus B19 Antigenamia among Sickle Cell Disease Patients in Selected Hospitals in Kano Metropolis | Parvovirus B19, Sickle Cell Disease, Patients, Hospital, Kano Metropolis | Mansur MN, *Rogo LD, Ibrahim A, Sa'id H, Isah SY, Amadu M, Aliyu IA,Muttaka A, Bashir A1 | Download |
| 52 | Seroprevalence of Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection among Infertile Males Attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria | Chlamydia trachomatis, genital, immunoassay, infertility, male | Kumurya AS, Rabiu M, Hussaini I | Download |
| 53 | A Joint to Remember- A Case Series of Sternoclavicular Joint Swelling in Nigeria | Osteoarthritis, sternoclavicular, manubriosternal, Nigeria, Africa | Nottidge TE, Nottidge BA, Uduma FU | Download |
| 54 | An Evaluation of the Anti-Atherogenic Property of Ageratum conyzoides against Nigerian Bonnylight Crude Oil-Induced Dyslipidaemia in Female Rats | Ageratum conyzoides, Nigerian Bonnylight crude oil, lipid profile, atherogenic index, cardiovascular disorder | Ita SO, King OI | Download |
| 55 | Alternate Pathway Haemolytic Complement (AH50) Activity among under 12 50 Years Children with some Bacterial and Malaria Parasite Infections | Alternate Complement Pathway, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Immunity, Immune System, Innate | Hamid KM, Kalgo MU, Garba BI, Garba RM, Isiyaku A, Raji HY, Tukur BM | Download |
| 56 | Pattern and Outcome of Childhood Respiratory Diseases Admissions at a Specialist Hospital in Gusau, North-Western Nigeria: A Four Year Review | Diseases, Respiratory, Outcome | Garba BI,1, Baura MB2,Mohammed BA3, Ahmad MM2,Yusuf T2,Onazi SO6 | Download |
| 57 | A Comparative Study of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Concentration In Hypertensive and Non-Hypertensive Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in South-South Nigeria | Angiotensin converting enzyme, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, Nigeria | Ene AB1, Odum EP2, Okpara HC1, Opurum HC2,Wakwe VC2 | Download |
| 58 | Inducible Macrolide-Lincosamide-Streptogramin B (MLSBi) Resistance, Penicillin Binding Protein 2a (PBP2a) and Virulence Factors in Staphylococcus Isolates from Clinical and Food Sources | Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Inducible, Staphylococcus, Virulence | Akinjogunla OJ1, Ekuma AE2, Adaka, FN1, Udeson AS1 | Download |
| 59 | Prevalence of Insulin Resistance among Medical Students of University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria | Insulin resistance, medical students, lipids | Adaja TM1, Ayinbuomwan E2 | Download |
| 60 | Awareness and Knowledge of Glaucoma among General Medical Outpatients in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital, Uyo Experience | Awareness, Knowledge, Glaucoma, Eye screening | Abraham EG, Megbelayin EO, Uwah AI | Download |
| 61 | Frequency of Hypomagnesemia among Hospitalized Patients in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital | Magnesium, Hospitalization, Nigeria | Abdullahi M1, Ibrahim MB2 | Download |
| 62 | Sturge-Weber Syndrome in A 23-Year Old Nigerian Male: A Case Report | Vascular malformation, sturge-weber syndrome, encephalafacial | Chinawa NE1, Edoga CE2 | Download |
| 63 | Retained Abdominal Towel: Report of Three Cases | Retained abdominal towel, acute abdomen, and emergency surgery | Udo IA1, Abba G2 | Download |
| 64 | Some Peculiar Lesions of Traumatic Brain Injuries Encountered in our Practice with Brief Discussion-Imaging Manuscript | Traumatic brain injury, Computed tomography, Magnetic resonance imaging, Pneumocephalus | Uduma FU1, Itanyi UD2, Akpan S3, Eduwem DU4, Emejulu JKC5 | Download |
| 65 | Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria among Diabetic Patients with Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in a Secondary Health Facility in Edo State, Nigeria | Diabetes mellitus, asymptomatic bacteriuria, Benin | Ogefere HO1, Okolosi A1,Omoregie R2,3, Ibadin EE3 | Download |
| 66 | Pattern of Chest Injuries and Treatment Outcome in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital | Chest injuries; outcome; pattern; treatment | Ekpe EE1, Etta O2, Akpan AF3 | Download |
| 67 | Effects of HIV-1 And HIV-1/2 Coinfection on Patients with Asymptomatic Urinary Tract Infection Attending HIV Clinics in Benin City, Nigeria | HIV types; Urinary tract infection; Aetiologic agents; Benin City | Omoregie R1,2,3, Okojie RO3, Eghafona NO3 | Download |
| 68 | Occupational Health Problems and Work Practices of Hairdressers in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | Hairdressers, occupational hazards, health problems, work practices, Uyo, Nigeria | Johnson OE1, Ekpenyong IE, Peter AH, Akpan EB | Download |
| 69 | Prevalence of Dyslipidaemia Among Healthcare Workers in University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria | Healthcare workers, dyslipidaemia, HDL-Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol | Idemudia JO1, *Adaja TM2 | Download |
| 70 | Human T Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types 1 And 2 Among Blood Donors in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital | AKTH, Blood donors, Human T cell lymphotropic virus | Jahun MM1,2, *Rogo LD1, Ibrahim A1, Sa'id H1, Isah SY1, Kumurya AS1, Amadu M3 | Download |
| 71 | Evaluation of the Phytochemical and Antibacterial Properties of Crude Extracts of Ocimum gratissimum (Scent Leaves) on some Clinical Isolates | Ocimum gratissimum extracts, Antibacterial activities, clinical isolates | *Udoh DI, Otu-Bassey IB, Umoh IE | Download |
| 72 | Sleep Deprivation in Shift Work Alters Pain Perception | B-Endorphin, Pain perception, Sleep Threshold, Tolerance, Volunteers. | *Owoyele BV, Yusuf FA, Oniyide AA, Olaniyi SK, Olasehinde OF | Download |
| 73 | Review of Ethics of Nuclear Medicine: Observations from a Tertiary Nigerian Centre | Medical Ethics, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Exposure, Occupational Health, Nigeria | Onimode YA | Download |
| 74 | Pseudohyperkalaemia: Case Series and Review of Literature | Serum electrolytes, potassium, hyperkalaemia, pseudohyperkalaemia | *Okpara HC, Ene AB, Ogarekpe YM, Kooffreh-Ada M | Download |
| 75 | Impact of Serial Dilutions of a Biolarvicide Formulation on Gut Bacillus spp Progression and Mortality of Culex quinquefasciatus Mosquito Larvae | Culex quinquefasciatus larval control, Bacillus spp, Ilorin North Central, Nigeria | *Oduola AO, Adesoye AO, Ande AT, Omojasola FP, Adelaja OJ, Ahmed E-Imam A | Download |
| 76 | Family and Social Influence on Contraceptive Decision among Married Women Attending the Family Planning Clinic of University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Southern Nigeria | Family members, Social influence, Contraceptive use, UUTH | *Iyanam VE, Udonwa NE, Etukumana EA | Download |
| 77 | The Use of Fascia Lata Graft in the Repair of neglected Patellar Tendon Tear: A Case Report | Fascia lata, Graft, Repair, Patellar tendon. | *Inyang UC, Dim EM | Download |
| 78 | Colonic Diverticular Disease: An Uncommon Condition at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital | Colon, diverticulosis, haematochezia | *Etuk EB, Amanari OC | Download |
| 79 | Ethanolic Extract of Musa sapientum (Banana) Spotted Peel Treatment Better Ameliorates CCl4 -Induced Nephrotoxicity than Green or Yellow Peels in Male Wistar Rats | CCl4 , Nephrotoxicity, Musa sapientum peels, Renal function, Wistar rats | Akpan AE1, Ekpo AJ1, *Edagha IA2 | Download |
| 80 | The Role of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Activity in the Severity of P. falciparum Infection and Hypertension Frequencyin Malaria Patients in Northwestern Nigeria | Malaria, Hypertension, Angiotensin converting enzyme, Prevalence, Northwestern Nigeria | *Abdulazeez AM1, Murtala Y2 | Download |
| 81 | Giant Malignant Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast: A Case Report | Malignant phyllodes tumor, breast, mastectomy | *Etuk EB, Amanari OC, Nwafor CC | Download |
| 82 | Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: A preliminary Experience in Six Patients under Spinal Anesthesia at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital: A Case Series | Transurethral resection of the prostate, spinal anaesthesia, preliminary experience. | *Etta OE, Edubio MN, Akaiso OE | Download |
| 83 | Corrosive-Induced Pyloric Obstruction with Oesophageal Sparing: A Case Report | Corrosive, Gastric, Outlet, Obstruction | *Agbo SP, Oboirien M | Download |
| 84 | Interhospital Transport of the Critically ill Patient: The University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Experience | Interhospital transport, intensive care unit, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital | *Edubio MN, Etta OE, Isobara I, Ebi U | Download |
| 85 | The Prevalence of Congenital Malaria in Secondary and Tertiary Health Care Facilities in Uyo, Nigeria | Malaria, Parasitaemia, Congenital, Plasmodium falciparium | *Ikon GM, Akpabio RP, Ohagim PI, Etang UE, Udo EE, Moses AE | Download |
| 86 | Small Bowel Volvulus in Adults at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital: A Six Year Review | Small bowel volvulus, intestinal obstruction, laparotomy | *Etuk EB, Amanari OC | Download |
| 87 | The Degree of Completeness of Operation Report in Two Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria | Operative report, completeness, supervision, litigations | *Udo IA, Umoh MS1, Umeh KU, Ubochi D, Nottidge TE | Download |
| 88 | Suicide in Sickle Cell Patients with Pentazocine Dependence: Prevalence and Risk Factors | Suicide, Sickle cell, Pentazocine. | *Uwadiae E1, Bazuaye GN2 | Download |
| 89 | Medication adherence in Schizophrenia and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Analysis of Prevalence and Correlates of Medication NonAdherence in Uyo, Nigeria | Medication adherence, schizophrenia, diabetes mellitus, attitude to medication | *Jombo HE1, Umoh KA2 | Download |
| 90 | Pattern and Outcome of Severe Malaria among Children in Sokoto, North Western Nigeria | Pattern, Severe Malaria, Criteria, Children, Outcome | *Jiya NM, Sani UM | Download |
| 91 | High Rate of Quinolone, Ampicillin and High-Level Gentamicin Resistance among Enterococcal Isolates Colonizing Patients in Lagos | Enterococci, Resistance, Nigeria | *Ekuma, AE1, Oduyebo, OO2 | Download |
| 92 | Anaesthesia and the Prone Position: A Case Report and Review of Literature | general anaesthesia, posterior cranial fossa tumour, prone position. | *Edubio MN1, Eguma SA2 | Download |
| 93 | Prevalence and Perinatal Outcome of Low Birth Weight Infants in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria | Prevalence, Birth weight, Perinatal, Outcome | *Bassey EA1, Nyong E2 | Download |
| 94 | Pattern of Haematological Malignancies among Adult Nigerians Attending a Tertiary Hospital in South South Nigeria: Eight- Year Review | Haematological Malignancies, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Prolymphocytic Leukaemia, Uyo | *Akpan IS1, Ekanem AM2 | Download |
| 95 | Abuse of Non-Medical Inhalants by Students in an Institution of Higher Learning in Benin City, Nigeria | Non-Medical, Abuse, Inhalants | Adayonfo EO1, *Uwadiae E2 | Download |
| 96 | Gonoccocal Keratoconjunctivitis in Adult Patients |
Adult, Gonoccocal Keratoconjunctivitis, High index suspicion, Antibiotics | *Abraham EG, Itina, EI | Download |
| 97 | Biochemical Effects of Single and Combined Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Vernonia Amygdalina and Ocimum Gratissimum on Liver and Renal Functions of Alloxan- Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats | Vernonia Amygdalina, Ocimum Gratissimum, Alloxan, Diabetes, Diabetic Nephropathy | Usoh IF, *Ekaidem IS, Ewere EG | Download |
| 98 | Delayed Diagnosis and Specialist Referral: A Persisting Dilemma in Medical Practice. A Case Report | Diagnosis, Referral, Morbidity, Outcome. | *Udoh E, Akaiso O, Ukpong A, Essiet I, Obong V, Ekwere PD | Download |
| 99 | Nutritional Knowledge, Physical Activity and Eating Behaviours of Adolescents in Public Schools in Uyo; Implications for Chronic Disease Prevention Paediatric Population in South South Nigeria | Adolescents, Nutritional, knowledge behaviour, Physical Activity | *Opara DC, Motilewa O | Download |
| 100 | An Echocardiographic Study of Congenital Heart Disease in a Paediatric Population in South South Nigeria | Congenital, Cardiac Defects, Echocardiography | *Okpokowuruk FS, Udo PA | Download |
| 101 | The Pattern of Morbidity and Mortality in Children and Adolescents Presenting at the Emergency Unit of The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital | Adolescent, Communicable Diseases, Malaria, Immunization | *Offiong UM, Mairiga F | Download |
| 102 | Carcinogenic Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water from Qua Iboe River Estuary, South-South, Nigeria | Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon, Carcinogenic Risk Assessment, Water Pollution, Qua Iboe River Estuary, Gas Flaring, Oil Pollution | *Moses EA, Etuk BA | Download |
| 103 | Assessment of Donor Satisfaction with the Blood Donation Process during Blood Drive Campaigns and their Intention to Return for Future Donations | Blood Donor, Satisfaction, Blood Drive | *Ekwere TAEkanem MB, Ekanem AM | Download |
| 104 | Successful Renal Transplantation in a HIV Positive Nigerian Man: A Case Report. Ekrikpo UE, Akpan EE, Udo AIA | Kidney transplantation, HIV, Nigeria | *Ekrikpo UE, Akpan EE, Udo AIA | Download |
| 105 | Factors Influencing Specialty Choices among Medical Students in a University Teaching Hospital in Southern Nigeria | Medical Students, Specialties, Choices, University, Nigeria | *Ekanem AM1, Ekwere TA | Download |
| 106 | Knowledge, Attitude and Perception Relating to HIV-Stigma and Discrimination Among Doctors and Nurses in Public and Private Health Facilities in Maiduguri-Nigeria | Stigma and Discrimination, HIV patients, Health professionals, Maiduguri | *Ajayi BB1, Moses AE | Download |
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