Monitoring the course of pregnancy is of paramount importance, enabling the identification of negative outcomes and clinically significant changes. Although parity status may contribute to information …
This study investigates natural radionuclides (NRs) and heavy metals (HMs) in locally produced eyeliners. Untreated (market-bought) and treated (laboratory-prepared) eyeliners were analysed for NRs and HMs …
The quality of partograph documentation is a key component of obstetric care safety. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), implementation of the free maternity care policy was accompanied by an …
ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood group frequencies vary by population and are relevant to transfusion compatibility and blood-bank planning. This retrospective study describes the distribution of ABO and Rh blood …
Since the implementation of free maternal healthcare services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), concerns have emerged regarding the quality of care provided. This cross-sectional study …
Physical exercise plays an important role in reproductive health, particularly through its influence on the hypothalamic--pituitary--ovarian (HPO) axis and ovulation. Although both resistance training (RT) …
A robust mathematical model of multi-strain dengue infection with explicit vector dynamics is formulated to incorporate optimal control and vaccination. The bifurcation coefficients were calculated, and …
Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, and women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at significantly increased risk. However, information on cervical …
Bayesian parametric survival models provide a flexible framework for time-to-event analysis, particularly when structural assumptions may enhance efficiency. However, performance in low-event settings …
The ability to see simultaneously with both eyes working together is known as binocular single vision. A healthy anatomical, motor, and sensory system is necessary for single binocular vision. Thus, …
This study aimed to describe the prevalence and driving-related risk-factors influencing prediabetes and diabetes in commercial drivers, Benin City metropolis, Edo State, Nigeria. Descriptive …
Zoonotic infection, such as rabies disease, causes devastating brain disorders. Rabies causes almost 100 % fatality rate in humans, and it is also 100 % preventable. Thousands of people die from rabies …
Radon is a harmful gas and class I carcinogen posing global challenge to human health. Being an inert gas, it is impossible to perceive its presence by any of the sense organs, thus the application of …
The aim of this study was to evaluate the anthropometric variables, physiological parameters and physical activity levels of undergraduate students. 132 undergraduate students aged 18 – 25 years from the …
The condition known as acute pancreatitis is defined as the inflammation of the pancreas, commonly caused by gallstones and alcohol ingestion. The paucity of information on its management in combination …
Healthy seeds samples of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subteranea L.) and sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) commonly found in Nasarawa State, Nigeria were studied for comparative nutritional …
Kidney ultrasound is a noninvasive diagnostic exam that uses images to assess kidney size, shape, location, and blood flow. It uses B-mode imaging for easy renal anatomy assessment and is often used for …
Inflammatory markers has been implicated during NSAID-induced gastric ulcer as it enhances leukocyte adhesion which also contribute to lipid peroxidation and decrease in antioxidants. Cucumis melo …
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