This study investigated influence of gender and self-esteem on depression among diabetic patients. One hundred and thirty (130) diabetic patients (77 with low self-esteem and 53 with high self-esteem) were used. Males and females were 65 each. Self-rating depression scale Zung (1965) and index of self-esteem Hudson (1982) were used. A 2x2… Continue Reading
ABSTACT The effect of 0.25mg/kg weight of diesel on the liver function of male wistar rats was investigated. Ten male wistar rats were used and were grouped into two; experimental and control. The experimental group was fed with rat chawl and a mixture of diesel with water ad-libitum while the control was fed with rat chawl and tap water for… Continue Reading
Anti-diabetic and Anti-oxidant potentials of Aqueous Extract of Eucalyptus Globulus in experimentally induced diabetic rats.… Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Certification Dedication Acknowledgements Table of contents List of tables List of figures Abstract CHAPTER ONE 1. Introduction 1.1 cannabis sativa 1.2 cannabis and cannabinoids 1.3 Vernonia amygdalina CHAPTER TWO 2 Literature Review 2.1 Effects of… Continue Reading
Background: Evaluation of the medicinal uses of plants remains a growing field of research. This study investigated the effects of Eucalyptus globules on alloxan -induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: Thirty male albino rats were randomized into 5 groups (n=6).Group A served as the control and was maintained on standard rat chow… Continue Reading
In a world where streets level are raising exposure to natural sunlight is diminishing, and technology is leading to constant demand of everybody’s attention, it’s no surprise that so many people struggle is get enough sleep. What does it mean to be sleep deprived? What are some of the negative effects of sleep deprivation? … Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE CERTIFICATION DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENT LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES ABSTRACT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 AIM OF THE STUDY 2 1.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 2 1.3 LIST OF… Continue Reading
Pedometers are increasingly being used as a surveillance tool to objectively assess ambulatory (walking) activity levels and patterns in different populations. This research therefore aims to monitor the level of activity using a pedometer among the male undergraduate students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu, South west, Nigeria.… Continue Reading
Diabetes mellitus commonly known as diabetes is a group of metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar level over a prolonged period (WHO,2014) This research is aimed at investigating effect of solanum macrocapon and Anti-diabetic drug glibenclamide on some blood parameters of alloxan induced diabetic rats. The effects of four eggplant… Continue Reading
Ocimum gratissimum and crassocephalum crepidiodes are used commonly in traditional medicine to treat certain diseases. This study accessed the histological effects of aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum and crassocephalum crepidiodes leaves on the kidney of adult Wistar rats. Ten adult Wistar rats were assigned into two groups (A and B) of 5rats… Continue Reading
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Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by chronic hyperglycemic condition resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. It is a growing public health concern worldwide affecting humans and animals. Synthetic drugs available for the treatment of the ailment have serious side effects,… Continue Reading
Brief Background: Preeclampsia is a multisystem disorder in pregnancy affecting 5-14% of all pregnancies worldwide. Preeclampsia is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases later in life of both the mother and the baby. It is common but its aetiology remains unknown. It is the most common, yet least understood… Continue Reading
The purpose of this study was to observe the least amount of acute restraint stress that was needed to produce significant changes in the oxidative stress parameters. Stress may be defined as a complex dynamic condition in which the homeostasis of an organism is disturbed or threatened. Several studies have reported on the effects of stress on the… Continue Reading
It is generally known that some types of dust impairs lung function. This study was designed with the aim to access if occupational exposure to wood dust from sawing and plaining of wood can impair the lung function of carpenters in Akim and Akai Efa timber market, Calabar. 40 subjects each for both test and controls were used for this… Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENT Cover Page i Fly Leafii Title Pageiii Declarationiii Certificationiv Acknowledgementv Table of Contentvi List of Tablesx Abstractxii CHAPTER ONE 1.0 introduction1 1.1.Statement of Research Problems3 1.2.Justification4 1.3.Aim5 1.4.Specific objectives‖5 CHAPTER TWO 2.0.Literature review6 2.1.Water 6 2.1.1.Global Water Supply6… Continue Reading
Brain disorders have been linked with heavy metal toxicity such as lead toxicity. Solanum lycopersicum has been reported to be useful in the treatment of brain disorders. However, there are few reports on it's effect on neurotoxicity induced by lead acetate in rats. . This study was designed to investigate the effect of ethyl acetate extract of… Continue Reading
This study was carried out to investigate the effect of leachate toxicity on the male reproductive parameters. The research objective was to determine the effect of leachate exposure on body weight, reproductive organs weight, serum level of testosterone and luteinizing hormone, semen variables including sperm count, motility, and… Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENT Title page----------i Certification ---------ii Dedication----------iii Acknowledgement --------ivTable of Content---------v Abstract----------vii CHAPTER ONE Introduction---------1 CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Literature… Continue Reading
This study was conducted to assess the perception and attitude of women attending the antenatal clinic at central hospital towards caesarean sectionbetween 25th of September to 20th of September 2014 at central hospital Sapele road Benincity,Edo state.The study is a descriptive non experimental study carried out amongst 155 clients in the… Continue Reading
The menstrual cycle is affected by so many various factors e.g. stress and changes in diet and iron. Several other studies showed no significant changes in Hemoglobin Concentration and RBC Count during various phases of menstrual cycle, Twenty student with normal menstrual cycle where used as the study subject. The three phase of the… Continue Reading
In a world where streets level are raising exposure to natural sunlight is diminishing, and technology is leading to constant demand of everybody’s attention, it’s no surprise that so many people struggle is get enough sleep. What does it mean to be sleep deprived? What are some of the negative effects of sleep deprivation?… Continue Reading
Anti-diabetic and Anti-oxidant potentials of Aqueous Extract of Eucalyptus Globulus in experimentally induced diabetic rats.… Continue Reading
In a world where streets level are raising exposure to natural sunlight is diminishing, and technology is leading to constant demand of everybody’s attention, it’s no surprise that so many people struggle is get enough sleep. What does it mean to be sleep deprived? What are some of the negative effects of sleep deprivation?… Continue Reading
This study investigated influence of gender and self-esteem on depression among diabetic patients. One hundred and thirty (130) diabetic patients (77 with low self-esteem and 53 with high self-esteem) were used. Males and females were 65 each. Self-rating depression scale Zung (1965) and index of self-esteem Hudson (1982) were used. A 2x2… Continue Reading