The cerebellum is vulnerable to damage from a variety of sources such as degenerative diseases, infectious processes and toxins, like, mercury. In traditional medicine, various parts of Phoenix dactylifera (date palm) are used to treat disorders, such as, loss of consciousness, nervous disorders...
Ejeguo A, Innih SO, Sakpa CL and Orheruata RA
The Anti-Ulcer Effect of Scent Leaf (Occimum Gratissimum) on the Stomach and Duodenal Lining of Ethanol- Induced Gastric Ulcer in Wistar Rats
Plants make an important contribution to health care. This is due to the recognition of the value of traditional medicinal systems. Occimum gratissimum (O. gratissimum) is used in the coastal areas of Nigeria for the treatment of various ailments. This study was done to investigate the morphological...
The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution of tongue rolling and tongue folding traits among Niger Deltans. The study adopted a cross sectional type of observational research design. Multistage sampling was employed in this study which involved two thousand three hundred and four s...
Anibor E, Etetafia MO and Ohimai EA
A Study of Aspects Relating to Tooth Loss in Delta State, Nigeria
Tooth loss is mainly attributed to dental caries and periodontal diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the factors related to tooth loss among Deltans in Nigeria. The multi-stage sampling technique was employed in this cross sectional study. Data were collected through...
Amadi PN, Oladipo GS and lnibi M
Morphometry of the Greater Sciatic Notch in Sex Determination in a Nigerian Population
The greater sciatic notch as a landmark in sexual dimorphism was tested using various parameters of the sciatic notch. Examination of the male and female greater sciatic notches of the hip bone (oscoxae) was done using 200 radiographs of adult hip bones (one hundred and fifteen females and eighty - ...
Alabi AS, Oladipo GS, Didia BC and Aigbogun (Jr) EO
Estimation of Body Mass Index from Toe Length of Adult Yoruba Populace in Nigeria
Anthropometric measurements are quick and relatively easy to obtain and require inexpensive equipment. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify underweight, overweight and obesity in adults. Determination...
Akpantah AO, Etuk VJ, Eluwa MA, Gbotolorun SC, Asuquo OR, Fischer CE
Microstructure of the Testis and Semen Analysis in Wistar Rats after Treatment with Ethanol Leaf Extract of Acanthus Montanus
Acanthus montanus is a herbal remedy for inflammation and Pains. This work studied the structure of the testes and analysed semen parameters in 21 Wistar rats. Eight weeks old rats weighing l 35-l 50g were used. The leaves were dried, ground and extracted using 70% alcohol. Animals were randomly di...
Akpantah AF, Ita IO, Udo-Affah GU, Udonkang MI, Eluwa MA
Cytokeratin Protein Expression, Glycogen Concentration and Liver Enzymes in the Rat's Liver After Treatment with Ethanol Stem Extract and Juice of CostusAfer.
Costus afer is a medicinal plant used as a therapy for diabetes and hypertension. The study investigated the effect of crude ethanolic extract of Costus afer stem and itsjuice on the expression of CK7 cytokeratin protein, histology and some enzymes in the liver. The study is designed to assess possi...