- Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Diabetes and associated disorders
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Plant chemical constituents analysis
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Biological Stains and Phytochemicals
- Medical and Biological Ozone Research
- Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology
- Veterinary Oncology Research
- Phytochemistry and biological activities of Ficus species
- Phytochemical compounds biological activities
- Allelopathy and phytotoxic interactions
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
- Healthcare Quality and Satisfaction
Sokoto State University
2024
Ahmadu Bello University
2014-2023
Howard University Hospital
2023
Airlangga University
2022-2023
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
2014-2022
Introduction: Perinatal asphyxia is a global neonatal problem which significantly contributes to both morbidity and mortality. It the fifth largest cause of under-five This study was aimed determine prevalence, risk factors outcome perinatal in newborns seen Special Care Baby Unit. Materials Methods: A retrospective managed for over 1-year period. All inborn babies with Apgar scores <6 at 5 min out born no score but features were studied. Case files patients retrieved relevant information...
Antioxidant evaluation of Bauhinia rufescens used in Northern Nigerian traditional medicine, was carried out using 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH) and reducing power assay on the methanolic extract of leaves. The results DPPH scavenging activity indicate a concentration dependent antioxidant with no significant difference (p < 0.05) at 50, 125 250 µgml-1 with those standard ascorbic gallic acids. total phenolic content determined found to be 68.40 ± 0.02 mg/g acid equivalent...
Background: Malaria remains a disease of public health concern in tropical countries. Diagnosis such countries largely depends on clinical assessment, microscopy (as the gold standard) and recently by rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). This study was conducted to document common presenting symptoms malaria, compare RDT diagnosis malaria children Gusau, Nigeria. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional, under-five years with presumptive that managed at pediatric outpatient department emergency unit...
Mentoring relationships and programs have become a subject of global interest their relevance is high in the ever-evolving health system. In Nigeria, informal system mentoring largely practiced. To be able to institutionalize program, there need explore various challenges process suggest potential approaches for effective mentor-mentee relationship research institutions Nigeria.The study was designed barriers solutions from perspectives mentor, mentee, organization training Nigeria. A...
The burden of tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria remains high, and diagnosis children, a challenge. We aimed to document yield from Xpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis/rifampicin (MTB/RIF) as mode for children the variables associated with positive result.This was retrospective review TB treatment cards aged 0-15 years managed January 2017 December 2021 across six public tertiary institutions Nigeria. data obtained were analyzed using descriptive inferential statistics. Statistical significance set...
Introduction: Immunization remains an important public health intervention. Morbidity and mortality caused by vaccine-preventable diseases are still high in developing countries. We aimed to assess the immunization coverage among children 12-59 months old attending our pediatric outpatient clinic determined impact of socioeconomic status parental education level on utilization services. Materials Methods: This was a cross-sectional study under-fives over 1-month period. A questionnaire used...
This study was conducted to evaluate general and specific requirement of Gezira states slaughter house according Sudanese Standards Metrology Organization SSMO. A total 12 local slaughterhouse state from different sites localities were divided into three categories their constructions establishment due data sheets that created includes ten items (1-10), each item score marks when SSMO found actually for evaluating site, shape building design, accessories equipments, drainage, services...
Bovine papillomatosis is an infectious viral condition with cutaneous oncogenic characteristics. The disease caused by bovine papillomavirus. It transmitted vertical spreading, arthropod vectors, and direct skin contact. Understanding the type of tumor, its clinical stage, anticipated biological behaviors are crucial factors in surgical oncology approach. A year-old Sokoto Gudali Heifer weighing approximately 80kg was presented to Veterinary Clinic complaints head rashes that spread other...
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a serious condition that can result in numerous negative outcomes including death. The underlying causes of AP are varied, with both COVID-19 and hypertriglyceridemia being documented the medical literature. Here, we present case young man pre-existing diagnosis prediabetes class 1 obesity who developed severe hypertriglyceridemia, AP, mild diabetic ketoacidosis while concurrently infected COVID-19. It crucial for healthcare providers to be vigilant recognizing...
Background: Hypoglycemia is a common metabolic problem encountered in pediatric emergency admissions. The absence of clinical symptoms does not preclude the presence hypoglycemia as presentation may vary from asymptomatic to central nervous system and cardiopulmonary disturbances. If untreated, can result permanent neurological damage or even death. Objectives: objective study determine prevalence, associated factors outcome admissions at Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau,...
Context: Bacterial infections constitute a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children with sickle cell anemia (SCA). These have increased susceptibility to bacterial infections, the pattern which varies place time. Knowledge local infection SCA will facilitate empirical management. Aims: This article aims determine prevalence isolates their vitro antibiotic sensitivities febrile SCA. Settings Design: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at Ahmadu Bello University...
Background and Objective: Several studies across the world have revealed that liver dysfunction is a common finding in children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA). The situation hospitals Nigeria not known. few carried out were on adult subjects. overall objective of study was to evaluate function test (LFT) profile SCA, aged 1-14 years, view improve routine investigation management this group Materials Methods: LFT 60 SCA subjects age- sex-matched apparently healthy (controls) evaluated present...
Multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) is one of the most common forms congenital cystic diseases that usually occurs sporadically and may rarely be associated with concomitant anomalies heart, spine, brain, gastrointestinal system. The disorder known to commonly a normally situated functional contralateral without significant symptoms. We report case an infant who presented acute urinary tract infection on background unusual association positioned but nonfunctional MCDK ectopic (pelvic) side....