African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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INVESTIGATIONS INTO CHANGES IN PLATELET FUNCTION IN EXPERIMENTAL MALARIA
(1985-08)In this thesis the problem of haemostatic disorders with particular reference to platelet dysfunction in experimental malaria models has been examined. In the Swiss albino mouse model infected with Plasmodium berghei (P. ... -
VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES IN THE AETIOLOGY OF SOME DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IN NIGERIANS.
(1977-03)In many countries of the world, especially the developing countries such as Nigeria, there is a great shortage of food both in quantity and quality. Little is known of the vitamin nutritional status of Nigerians in relation ... -
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND PROTEIN QUALITY CHANGES IN CORN (ZEA MAYS) AND COWPEA (VIGNA UNGUICULATA) DURING STORAGE UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS.
(1987-03)This study was designed to investigate the changes in the protein quality and some physico-chemical properties of corn (Zea mays) and cowpea (V. unguiculata with respect to the storage time, temperature and water activity ... -
GROUP B STREPTOCCAL INFECTIONS IN IBADAN
(1983-11)This present study on group B streptococcal (GBS) diseases was carried out between 1977 and 1982 in Ibadan, the largest indigenous Black African city, and capital of Oyo State of Nigeria, with an estimated population of ... -
EFFECTS OF A 12-WEEK ENDURANCE EXERCISE PROGRAMME ON SELECTED CLINICAL ATTRIBUTES AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
(2013-01)The increasing number of people diagnosed with depression and the reliance on drugs to manage this condition exposes patients to potentially harmful adverse effects such as overweight, cardiovascular diseases and low ... -
TIBIOFEMORAL ANGLE DEVELOPMENT IN A COHORT OF NIGERIAN CHILDREN DURING THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF LIFE
(2013-06)Knowledge of Tibio-Femoral Angle (TFA) development facilitates clinical decisions in managing childhood knee mal-alignment. Findings from cross-sectional studies on TFA development in Nigerian children vary in values and ... -
DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING OF IBADAN STROKE-SPECIFIC PAIN SCALE
(2014-09)Post-stroke pain is a common and multifaceted condition that significantly limits stroke survivors' potentials for functional recovery. Appropriate assessment of post-stroke pain is useful in evaluating the effectiveness ... -
VALIDATION OF YORUBA ADAPTATION OF THE STROKE- SPECIFIC QUALITY OF LIFE SCALE
(2010-01)The Stroke-Specific Quality of Life (SS-QoL) scale, a stroke patient-centred health-related quality of life measure was developed and validated in predominantly Caucasian population. It has been shown to have excellent ... -
EFFECTS OF A TWELVE-WEEK WEIGHT REDUCTION EXERCISE PROGRAMME ON SELECTED SPATIOTEMPORAL GAIT PARAMETERS IN OBESE INDIVIDUALS
(2016-10)Obesity, a global clinical and public health challenge, has been documented to negatively affect spatiotemporal gait parameters. Although, weight reduction exercise programme is routinely used in the management of obesity, ... -
HEARING AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AMONG PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA
(2013-04)Hearing and visual impairment are disabling conditions limiting communication and social connectivity. These can negatively affect school performance, cognitive and emotional status of children. Few studies have been ... -
EFFECTS OF A 12-WEEK EXERCISE PROGRAMME ON ABDOMINAL ADIPOSITY, SELECTED CARDIORESPIRATORY INDICES AND QUALITYOF LIFE IN APPARENTLY HEALTHY SEDENTARY ADULTS
(2013-04)Abdominal adiposity may be associated with impaired cardiorespiratory function and reduced quality of life. Studies have reported that aerobic exercises significantly reduce general adiposity, but has little or no effect ... -
EFFECTS OF TRIVALENT CHROMIUM ON NORMAL AND INJURED GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IN LABORATORY RODENTS
(2016-09)Trivalent chromium (Cr3+) is an essential mineral required in quantum with reported health benefits. Chromium deficiency has been linked to symptoms associated with onset of adult diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. ... -
PREVALENCE OF BULLYING AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IBADAN NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2014-08)Bullying is an anti-social behaviour in schools, which poses a serious public health concern. In spite of the physical, psychological and social consequences of the practice, little information exists relating to its ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING MORTALITY PATTERN AMONG UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN ADMITTED IN SELECTED STATE AND MISSION HOSPITALS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2012-07)Overall Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) is reportedly high in Nigeria. Statistics on U5MR in Nigeria are mainly derived from data obtained from community-based surveys and teaching hospital records. There are few reports ... -
EFFECTS OF CHLOROFORM EXTRACT OF CARICA PAPAYA SEED ON PREGNANCY OUTCOME AND POSTNATAL DEVELOPMENT IN RATS
(2014-01)Increasing frequency of reproductive disorders has been attributed to exposure to harmful exogenous substances during pregnancy. Studies have shown that Carica papaya seed inhibits fertility in male and oestrous cycle ... -
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF ROAD TRAFFIC CRASHES AMONG LONG DISTANCE DRIVERS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS, OYO STATE
(2014-07)Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) are major causes of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. While previous studies had reported increases in RTC among long distance drivers and had associated this with their risky behaviours, not ... -
INTESTINAL HAEMODYNAMICS AND GLUCOSE UPTAKE FOLLOWING HEXOSES ADMINISTRATION IN DOGS
(2012-04)An increase in blood glucose levels has been reported to induce a rise in Intestinal Glucose Uptake (IGU) through reduction in Intestinal Vascular Resistance (IVR) and increase in Intestinal Blood Flow (IBF). However, ... -
EFFECTS OF MATERNAL TREATMENT WITH DEXAMETHASONE ON MALE REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTIONS IN THE F1 AND F2 OFFSPRINGS OF WISTAR RATS
(2015-07)Maternal treatment with dexamethasone in threatening preterm delivery leads to high basal corticosterone level. This level may interfere with hormones of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in the offspring. However, ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF HAND WASHING AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IBADAN NORTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNEMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2014-12)Hand Washing (HW) is known to reduce the transmission of communicable diseases. However, poor HW practice in schools remains a public health challenge. Although studies have documented HW practices among primary school ... -
EFFECTS OF 1, 4-NAPHTHOQUINONE ON MALE REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTIONS IN MICE
(2014-02)The derivative of naphthoquinone, 1, 4-naphthtoquinone, has been extensively shown to be cytotoxic, with significant antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, insecticidal, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. Many ...
