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2017 | Journal of Apitherapy | Pp. 15-19
Aim: The study assessed and compared the antibacterial activities of different honey types in Southwest Nigeria. It also compared antibacterial potency of the honey with a standard antibiotic. This was with a view to ascertain and providing information on che...
2017 | Advances in Molecular Imaging | Pp. 49-66
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV) resulting in progressive destruction of cell mediated immunity. The abdominal manifestations of AIDS are related to the level of 4 CD+ cells count as well as viral loa...
2017 | International Journal of Brain and Cognitive Sciences | Pp. 65-70
Most parents and teachers unscientifically believe that the overweight persons are sluggish, lazy and sleepy therefore would not do well in academic performance. This study investigated the association of Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist-hip ratio (WHR) on aca...
2017 | Journal of Diabetes Mellitus | Pp. 71-85
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus has remained one of the serious health problems in the world; and oxidative stress has been reported to be a root cause for the progression and development of diabetes mellitus and its associated complications. Aim: This study...
2017 | Advances in Enzyme Research | Pp. 24-31
In mammals, lactation is the most energetically demanding period of a female’s reproductive life. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of fermented Soya bean and Vitamin C supplement on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzymes in lactating albin...
2017 | Advances in Reproductive Sciences | Pp. 11-22
Chemically, soy contains a group of phytoestrogens called isoflavones, predominantly genistein and daidzein. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of post weaning consumption of dietary soy isoflavones on prepubertal and postpubertal serum...
2017 | European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pp. 972-983
The toxicological evaluation of aqueous and methanolic leaf extract of Cannabis sativa (marijuana) was investigated in liver and brain of male rats. Twenty seven (27) male albino rats were divided into three groups (A, B and C) comprising nine rats each. Anim...
2017 | Basic Sciences of Medicine | Pp. 14-17
This study was designed to evaluate the effect of fermented Soya bean and Vitamin C supplement on some lactogenic hormones and mammary gland histology in female lactating Wistar rats. Thirty five (35) adult female rats were used for this study. At parturition...
2017 | Journal of Biosciences and Medicines | Pp. 55-77
Globally, 50% - 90% of pregnant women are affected by morning sickness of pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. Therefore this study was carried out to establish if there is association between urinary hCG levels and severity of nausea, retching a...
2017 | Journal of Medicinal Plants Research | Pp. 755-762
Decoctions of Persea americana Mill (Lauraceae) leaves are employed to manage diabetes mellitus among the Ibo communities of Eastern Nigeria. In this study, we studied the ameliorative effects of the aqueous extract of P. americana leaves (AEPAL) on alloxan-i...