CONTENTS Introduction • . . . . . . . • . • . . . . • . . . Page 1 Acknowledgements . • . . . . . • • . . . . . . . 3 SECTION A - REPAIR : 1 • Ureteric injury in obstetrics and surgery. Contents . • • . . . • . . . . . • . • iii Text . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • • . • . 5 Case records 1 to 19 . • . • . . . . • . . . 17 Bibliography 1 - 68 . • • . • . . • • . . • b.1 2. Transuretero-ureterostomy in ureteric repair. Contents . . . . • . . ....
ABSTRACT Prevention of vertical transmission of HIV may require the uptake of the culturally unacceptable options of cesarean delivery and formula feeding. The successful use of HAART, as enumerated by the WHO 2009 rapid advice, has the potential for facilitating the uptake of the more culturally acceptable vaginal delivery and breast feeding. These recommendations became operational at the PMTCT unit, University College Hospital, Ibadan. This retrospective study describes the impact of thes...
ABSTRACT Chilli (Capsicum annum L.) is a tropical and sub-tropical crop grown for its pungent tasting fruits and sour leaves. Chillis are prone to root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) which reduce their quality and yields. The study focused on characterisation of root knot nematodes infesting chilli in Nakuru County, investigation on the use of sodom apple fruit extracts in controlling root knot nematodes, the use of Trichoderma viride as a potential bio-control agent against root knot nema...
ABSTRACT Aflatoxin contamination of maize is a major risk to health and well-being of Kenyan people. Aflatoxin-producing moulds viz: Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus and A. nomius can infect grains from pre-harvest stages in the field through to post-harvest stages in the stores. In Kenya, deaths have resulted from dramatic outbreaks of aflatoxin poisoning. Existing strategies for control of aflatoxigenic moulds mainly based on moisture reduction have been ineffective in the warm and humid ...
ABSTRACT Lead is a common toxic heavy metal with unique physical and chemical properties that make it suitable for a variety of applications in automobile industry. The artisans in the informal automobile industry are involved in diverse occupational tasks such as spray painting and welding that predispose them to health risks associated with lead exposures. Their work presents risks of inhalation, dermal absorption or ingestion of lead particles. The objective of this study was to evaluate o...
PABSTRACT A cohort of mothers and then newborns at Igbo-Ora, Oyo State was studied longitudinally for 12 months to determine the incidence of malaria parasitaemia, episodes of clinical malaria and their humoral immune response to malaria infection. Cross-sectional studies were also performed on adults at the Government Technical College, Igbo-Ora and blood donors at the University College Hospital, Ibadan during the rainy and dry seasons. Peripheral and cord blood samples were collected from ...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the incidence, molecular characters and sensitivity to Buchholzia coriacea leaf extract, of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal isolates from tertiary institution students in Delta State. Nasal swabs were collected with sterile swab sticks from nine hundred (900) apparently healthy students in the study areas and cultured on mannitol salt agar. The bacterial isolates (S. aureus) were Gram-stained, and the Gram positive isolates subjected...
ABSTRACT The aim of the present study was to investigate the physicochemical equivalence and compare the dissolution rate of thirteen brands of metronidazole tablets collected from retail pharmacies in Nigerian markets. This study sought to apply the BCS biowaiver requirements to assess the equivalence of commonly interchanged generic Metronidazole tablets with their innovator product in Nigeria. Solubility of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) has always been a concern for formulators,...
ABSTRACT A cross sectional and retrospective study was carried out to assess the impact of flood on waterborne bacterial pathogens in Anambra River. Under conditions of climate change, heavy rain and flood would increase the risk of faecal contamination of surface and ground water. This increases the risk of waterborne zoonoses. Waterborne infections result from drinking water contaminated by pathogens such as E. coli and Salmonella discharged from human or animal excreta. The objectives of ...
ABSTRACT Serum fibronectin level was investigated in people living with HIV/AIDS. A total of 161 subjects were recruited into the study. Out of this, 98 (60.9%) constituted the patient population while 63 (39.1%) formed the controls. The age range considered was between 10 to 65 years. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Health Research Ethics Committee (HREC) of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, (UNTH) Ituku Ozalla. Informed consent was obtained from the participants and question...
ABSTRACT The assessment of iron, vitamin A and anthropometric status of pregnant women in urban and rural communities in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria was undertaken. Selection of the respondents was by random sampling method. The respondents comprised of 129 pregnant women resident in Nsukka urban and 257 pregnant women resident in Ede-Oballa and Okpuje (rural) communities. Instruments used for data collection were questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, biochemic...
ABSTRACT This study was on the Assessing Psychosocial Challenges of women with Vesico-Vagina Fistula at National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Specifically, the three objectives of the study were to; assess how VVF affect the emotional health of patients, determine how the attitude of significant others affect their social health and determine some correlates of VVF among the patients. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Reliability coefficient ...
ABSTRACT Birth place and birth attendants during delivery are crucial factors in reducing maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the choice of birthplace and use of birth attendants during delivery and also the factors influencing these choices among child bearing women in Akanu, Ohafia community of Abia State. The need for this study arose because women attend antenatal clinic during pregnancy but do not come to the health facility to deliver their babies; the...
ABSTRACT Out of health facility delivery is highly challenging and competitive to health facility delivery in many communities in Bayelsa State, as most women continue to engage in the practice. Therefore, the study is to explore in-depth, the factors that influence mothers’ decision to deliver outside health facility where they booked in Bayelsa State. Objectives were to (1) determine personal factors that inform pregnant mother’s decision to deliver outside the health facility of booki...
Mangrove deforestation and degradation through anthropogenic activities accelerates climate change process. Carbon capture and storage in mangroves is about 3-5 times more per unit area than any vegetated ecosystem. Studies which experimentally determine differential emissions are globally limited and completely non-extent in Kenya. This study sought to establish the contribution of human activities on carbon emissions from mangrove ecosystems along the Kenyan coastline using two heavily...