Publications

2017 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Effect of Aqueous Root Extract of Citropsis articulata on the Levels of cAMP and cGMP – Dependent Protein Kinase-I in Penile Tissue of New Zealand White Male Rabbits

Eze Ejike Daniel, Nganda Ponsiano, Okpanachi Omachonu Alfred, Sheu Oluwadare Sulaiman, Ayikobua Emmanuel Tiyo

2017 | American Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences | Pp. 345-349

Background: The aqueous root extract of Citropsis articulata (C. articulata) has been shown to increase serum testosterone levels and intromission frequency. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of aqueous root extract of C. articulata on the...

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2017 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Staff Absenteeism in Public Health Facilities of Uganda: A Study in Bushenyi District on Contributing Factors

Nancy Nyasuguta Nyamweya, Peter Yekka, Ronny Drasi Mubutu, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Jane Muhindo

2017 | Open Journal of Nursing | Pp. 1115-1130

Background: Staff absenteeism is a global challenge in health care service delivery that has not spared any country. Aim: This was to assess the factors contributing to staff absenteeism in public health facilities in Bushenyi District of Uganda. Method: This...

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2017 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Neuroprotective Potential of Lantana Trifolium Ethanolic Extract against Ethambutol Induced Histological Changes in the Optic Nerve

Owembabazi Elna, Ninsiima Herbert Izo, Mario Edgar Fernandez Diaz, Echoru Isaac, Lemuel Ann Monima, Ahimbisibwe James, Bukenya Edmund

2017 | Anatomy Journal of Africa | Pp. 1071-1079

Ethambutol is an anti-tuberculosis drug important in treatment of multidrug resistant tuberculosis which is on a rise due to emergence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus. However, it has been associated with side effects on optic nerve histology leading to sever...

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2017 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Cranial Fronto – Temporal Depression in a Fetus (A Case Report)

Afodun Adam Moyosore, Quadri Khadijah Kofoworola, Lawal Sodiq Kolawole, Buhari Muhammed Olanrewaju

2017 | AI Journals | Pp. 1-3

Ultrasound shape of the crania was seen by measuring a frozen sonogram of the Biparietal Diameter (BPD) and Cranial Index (CI). The objective aims to report the value of prenatal ultrasound in identifying acute frontotemporal depression. Also, to review speci...

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2017 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Superficial Galactocelic Progression, Size-Variation and Assessment in a Patient

Adam Moyosore Afodun, Khadijah Kofoworola Quadri, Mustapha Akajewole Masud, Adigun Musibau Hammed

2017 | Advances in Breast Cancer Research | Pp. 100-106

Breast cysts (galactocele) form in the mammary gland from ductal obstruction. Multiple pathologic entities may produce complex cystic breast lesions. Ultrasound is presently the first primary modality in breast evaluation after physical palpitation. We report...

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2017 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Bilateral (Acute) Hydronephrosis Mimicking Polycystic Renal Pathology

Afodun Adam Moyosore, Bakare Airat Adeola, Eze Ejike Daniel, Quadri Khadijah Kofoworola, Lawal Sodiq Kolawole, Buhari Muhammad Olanrewaju

2017 | MOJ Anatomy & Physiology | Pp. 1-3

Complete or partial urethral obstruction results in progressive nephropathy in the subsequent calyxal and renal parenchymal damage. We report a case controlled giant hydronephrosis mimicking multiple polycystic kidney disease (PCKD). The fluid content in the...

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2017 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

(Ventrodorsal) Symmetrical Bicornuate Uterus Mimicking a Pedunculated Myoma—A Case Report

Adam Moyosore Afodun, Khadijah Kofoworola Quadri, Mustapha Akajewole Masud, Muhammad Olanrewaju Buhari, Sodiq Kolawole Lawal

2017 | Forensic Medicine and Anatomy Research | Pp. 33-38

Uterine anomalies account for about 4% in the most sampled population. Here we report a case of a 35 years old woman with occasional complaint of suprapelvic “heaviness”. She had an abnormal menstrual circle for the last 6 years. Manual palpitations were...

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2017 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Comparative Ultrasound Review of Free Intra-Peritoneal Fluid (Ascites)

Adam Moyosore Afodun, Ejike Daniel Eze, Airat Adeola Bakare, Victor Okoliko Ukwenya, Taofeek Olarewaju Ayinde, Khadijah Kofoworola Quadri

2017 | Open Journal of Medical Imaging | Pp. 229-236

The aim of this study is to review clinical case ascites and the use of ultrasound for the detection/classification of free intra-peritoneal fluid. Current therapeutic modality is in support of ultrasound guided paracentesis/thora- cocentesis as a multidiscip...

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2017 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Garlic Extract (Allium sativum) Enhances Spatial Working Memory in Wistar Rats: Involvement of Hippocampal Na+/K+ ATPase and Ca2+ ATPase Activities

Abass Alao Safiriyu, Ibrahim Semuyaba, Figueredo Niurka Remón, Temitope Akhigbe Etibor, Musa Iyiola Ajibola

2017 | Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science | Pp. 31-40

Hippocampus plays a central role in the acquisition and recall of both episodic and spatial memory. Studies have shown that garlic has neuroprotective effects in various capacities and enhancement of different forms of memory. However, the effect of garlic sp...

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2017 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Coordinating Between Medical Professions’ Tasks to Optimize Sub-Saharan Health Systems: A Response to Recent Commentaries

Nir Eyal, Corrado Cancedda, Samia A. Hurst, Patrick Kyamanywa

2017 | International Journal of Health Policy and Management | Pp. 123-125

We are grateful that our perspective1 received commentary from leading experts on African human resources for health. All endorse and several quote our central suggestion that the “development in [non-physician clinician] deployment should unfold in paralle...

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