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A New Dawn in Tuberculosis Eradication Via Emerging Laboratory Techniques, Vaccines and Treatments

Rosemary Nneka Udeji1*, Azike Chidinma Anthonia2, Okoye Nelyn Akunna3 and Onyinyechukwu Uzoamaka Oka4

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a formidable global health challenge, with an estimated 10 million new cases and 1.5 million deaths reported annually. The aim of this review is to critically examine...

Feb 29, 2024 202 views Issue 1

DRUG AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Okoye Nelyn Akunna1*, Rosemary Nneka Udeji2, Onyinyechukwu Uzoamaka Oka3, Tam’dayeofori Eminent Izumunna4 and Thompson Imomoemi Nwinam5

Drug and substance use among university students is a problematic pattern of substance abuse leading to impairment in academic, social, or personal functioning, and requires professional intervention and support. This...

Feb 29, 2024 470 views Issue 1

EVALUATION OF SOME TOXIC HEAVY METALS AND BACTERIAL LOAD OF SELECTED SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER IN OZUOBA, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

Chidimma Anthonia Azike*1, Vivian Nkemkanma Agi1, Adline Erinma Ben-Chioma1, Ujunwa Ekesiobi2, Imomoemi Nwinam Thompson3 and Ihuoma P Nwanosike1

The provision of safe drinking water is an important Public Health goal. The aim of this study is to evaluate some heavy metals and bacterial load in some selected sources...

Feb 29, 2024 387 views Issue 1

LEVELS OF C- REACTIVE PROTEIN IN PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH MONKEY POX IN OWERRI, IMO STATE, NIGERIA

Simon Mafuka Johnson1* and Ohiri J. U.12

Background: The human Monkey pox viral disease is an endemic zoonotic infection in some regions of Africa caused by monkey pox virus, with recent outbreaks occurring in several non-African countriesAim:...

Feb 29, 2024 253 views Issue 1

D-DIMER LEVELS AND THE RISK OF THROMBO-EMBOLISM IN PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH MONKEYPOX VIRUS IN OWERRI, IMO STATE, NIGERIA

Ohiri J. U.1*, Simon Mafuka Johnson2 and Owamagbe E. M3

Background: D- dimer is a protein fragment formed when a blood clot is been dissolved in the body. It is associated with coagulation, which further play a role in the...

Feb 29, 2024 253 views Issue 1