Comparison of Factor 8 (VIII) and fibrinogen Viability in Whole Blood and Fresh Frozen Plasma
Background and aim: Blood transfusion plays a critical role in modern medicine, ensuring the availability of safe and viable blood products for patients in need. In a special medical condition...
Caspase-1 as a Biomarker of Metabolic and Inflammatory Toxicity in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Background: Persistent hyperglycemia and lipid imbalance in diabetes contribute to both metabolic and inflammatory toxicity. Caspase-1, a central component of the inflammasome, mediates pyroptosis and the maturation of pro-inflammatory cytokines....
Physician-led mental health interventions to reduce opioid related mortality and morbidity in underserved populations in the US
AbstractBackground: Opioid - related morbidity and mortality disproportionately affect underserved populations in the United States, reflecting gaps in access to coordinated mental health and substance use care. While integrated care...
Association between Socio-demographic Factors and the rate of Helicobacter pylori infection across various diagnostic techniques among patients in Rivers State, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Background: In 2015, an estimated 50% of the world’s population had Helicobacter pylori in their upper gastrointestinal tracts. Although Helicobacter pylori infection usually shows no symptoms, it has been regularly...
TOXOPLASMOSIS ASSOCIATION WITH PSYCHOSIS
The potential link between Toxoplasma gondii infection and psychosis—particularly schizophrenia and bipolar disorder—has become a central focus of interdisciplinary research spanning psychiatry, neurology, immunology, and infectious disease. Findings from epidemiological...
Assessment of Chronic Inhalation Exposure Effects of Dichlorvos (Dichlorvos) on Cardioprotective and Atherogenic Indices in the Blood of New Zealand White Rabbits
Background: Dichlorvos, a widely used organophosphate pesticide, is frequently applied in agricultural and domestic settings. Its high volatility makes inhalation a common route of exposure, raising concerns about its chronic...
Toxicological Effects of 2-2, Dichlorovinyl Dimethyl Phosphate on Lipid and Glucose Levels in the Blood of New Zealand White Rabbits by Inhalation Route of Administration
Background: Dichlorvos, a widely used organophosphate pesticide, is known for its acute cholinergic toxicity, but less is understood about its chronic metabolic effects. This study investigated the impact of prolonged...
Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Control Strategies
Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL) is a neglected tropical disease caused by Leishmania species, primarily affecting the mucosal and cutaneous tissues of the oral, nasal, and pharyngeal regions. Transmitted through the bite...
The Effect of Parity on Atherogenic Indices in Hypertensive Pregnant Women at 2nd Trimester
Dyslipidemia, or abnormal lipid metabolism, is a major triggering factor in atherosclerosis aggravated by hypertension. In this study, 100 female participants were chosen at random from Rivers State University and...
Evaluation of the Parasitic Contamination of Vegetables from Farms and Markets in Owerri, Imo State
This study was carried out to evaluate the parasitic contamination of vegetables from some selected farms and markets in Owerri, Imo State. A total of 100 samples of vegetables were...