Aim: The Complete Blood Count (CBC) among hypertensive subjects in Isiala Mbano, Imo State, Nigeria West Africa were studied. Methodology: The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (2017) current definition of hypertension was used to ascertain, diagnoses and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2330418
Aims: To determine and compare tactile acuity of commercial motorcyclists with that of their age and sex matched controls. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was done in Uturu, a suburban university town in South Eastern Nigeria, from July...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15805
Background: Garcinia kola (bitter kola) is one of the most common masticatories in Nigeria having social and ethnomedicinal applications. G. kola seeds are believed to contain caffeine, one of the major constituent of coffee which is also believed to improve memory. Aim: This stu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5352
Background: Capsaicin annum (Chili pepper) is among the most consumed spices throughout the world. These spices/fruits contain chemicals called capsaicinoids. Capsaicin, the active principle in chilies is a major capsaicinoid responsible for up to 90% of the total pungency of pep...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/37032
Aim: The effects of long term consumption of powdered tobacco (snuff) diet on learning and memory was studied in 30 Swiss white mice. Design: The mice were randomly assigned into two groups (n = 15 each). Mice in group 1 (test group) were fed 1% tobacco diet while mice in the oth...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7420