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Effect of Biochemical Parameters and Histology of Liver on Sucrose-Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Wistar Rats

U. Abubakar, H. I. Wasagu, M. O. Mohammed, R. I. Tsamiya, I. Mohammed, O. G. Avwioro, A. T. Muhammad, A. Umar, S. M. Sani, B. M. Yale, S. Umar & A. B. Imam · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multiple factorial condition that draws a parallel to various risks such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia. As per the new International Diabetes Federation (IDF), for a person to be defined as having metabolic syndrome...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i130324

Toxicity Studies on Aqueous Stem Bark of Khaya senegalensis Extract of Kidneys and Its Biochemical Parameters in Wistar Rats

U. Abubakar, J. O. Adisa, U. Mohammed, R. I. Tsamiya, M. O. Mohammed, A. T. Muhammad, I. Mohammed, A. Umar, S. M. Sani, S. Umar, A. B. Imam, H. Kabir, F. A. Dogondaji, B. A. Bello, S. Y. Ma Aruf, S. A. Fasogbon, D. Isah & H. Abdullahi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Introduction: Khaya senegalensis is a genus of seven species of trees in the mahogany family Meliaceae, native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. Mahogany  in  English, Aganwo  in  Yoruba,  Madachi  in  Hausa  and  Ono  in  Igbo. All species become big trees 30–35m tall, rarely 4...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v13i330226

Efficacy of Various Concentrations of Honey Solution in the Fixation of Some Selected Tissues in Wistar Rats

U. Abubakar, A. Ishaq, O. O. Okechi, A. Umar, R. I. Tsamiya, M. O. Mohammed, A. T. Muhammad, . Mohammed, U. Mohammed, N. Okorie, F. A. Dogondaji, S. M. Sani, A. Abdulazeez, S. Y. Ma’aruf, H. Kabir, B. A. Bello, N. A. Idris, K. H. Magaji, A. H. Mohammed, M. U. Kalgo & A. I. Bagudo · Advances in Research · 2020

Introduction: Honey is thought to preserve the cells by preventing autolysis and putrefaction. Thus, studies have shown that honey has a good preventive putrefactive property mainly because honey contains seven tetracycline derivatives, fatty acids, lipids, amylases and ascorbic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i730217

Chronic Toxicity Study Aqueous Stem Bark of Khaya senegalensis Extract on the Histology of the Liver and Its Biochemical Parameters in Wistar Rats

U. Abubakar, J. O. Adisa, U. Mohammed, R. I. Tsamiya, M. O. Mohammed, A. T. Muhammad, I. Mohammed, A. Umar, S. D. Abubakar, S. M. Sani, Okorie . & S. A. Fasogbon · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2020

Introduction: Khaya senegalensis is a genus of seven species of trees in the mahogany family Meliaceae, native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. Mahogany in English, Aganwo in Yoruba,  Madachi in  Hausa and  Ono in  Igbo. All species become big trees 30–35 m tall, rarely 45 m, w...

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Common Findings in Ultrasound Examination of the Liver and Kidney in Sokoto Metropolis

U. Abubakar, S. M. Marafa, V. K. ` Nwodo, A. A. Sadiq, G. M. Akpaniwo, A. Mohammed, D. Mohammed, I. I. Yusuf & A. D. Gurama · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Objectives: To evaluate and document common findings in ultrasound examination of the liver and kidneys in Sokoto metropolis and to reveal gender and age distribution of the findings in these organs. Materials and Methods: The data was collected retrospectively from the hospital...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i330121

Assessment of the Quality of Postero-anterior Chest Radiographs Seen in a North-west Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

U. Abubakar, A. Ibrahim, V. K. Nwodo, A. A. Sadiq, G. M. Akpaniwo, A. Mohammed, D. Mohammed, I. I. Yusuf & A. D. Gurama · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2019

Objectives: To determine the quality of chest radiographs of adult patients x-rayed at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) in accordance with Committee of European Commission (CEC) guidelines on quality criteria and to determine the most common factor that affec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2019/v21i130120

Bilateral Venous Femoral Catheter Fracture and Migration: Case Report and Review of Literature

U. Abubakar, H. M. Liman, A. M. Makusidi, E. O. Oyibo & S. M. Ibrahim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

In developing countries like ours, patients with End Stage Renal Disease present late requiring urgent haemodialysis. The femoral vein is commonly used in this situation, as access is easier and faster with few complications. Few cases of catheter fracture and migration have been...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12518

Ethno-botanical Survey of Plants Applied for the Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the Sudan Savannah Region of Nigeria

K. D. Salami, J. S. Alao, U. Abubakar & Fatima Adam · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2022

This study aimed at the assessment of ethno-botanical plants applied by most the rural people as a therapy for Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Ethno-botanical study of medicinal plants was carried out from January 2022 to March 5, 2022 at Dutse, Local Government Dutse, Jigawa Stat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2022/v25i11-12611

Spatiotemporal Modelling of Endemic-epidemic Cholera in Nigeria

A. Usman, A. Isah, U. Abubakar & M. James · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2022

This study used a multivariate negative binomial model to capture the Spatiotemporal endemic-epidemic of infectious disease and explore the spatial and temporal patterns of cholera outbreaks in Nigeria. The model for the epidemic part measured spatial weights for the disease spre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2022/v16i230398

Evaluation of Diagnostic Quality of Chest Radiographs Seen in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital

M. C. Okeji, K. K. Agwuna, U. Abubakar, I. Y. Izge, A. U. Aninworie & I. O. Arogundade · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Chest radiograph is an invaluable tool to the physicians and surgeons for the assessment of the airways, lungs, mediastinum, heart, pleura and chest walls. Radiographs of poor diagnostic quality could lead to poor diagnosis and ultimately to poor management outcome. This study wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35114

The Study of Prevalence, Knowledge, Attitude, Beliefs and Practice of Cervical Cancer in HIV Positive Women in Purdah and HIV Positive Women Not in Purdah in Gombe State Nigeria

S. Umar, J. O. Adisa, O. O. Okechi, U. Abubakar & A. B. Imam · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2021

Introduction: Purdah or pardah is a Persian word which translated loosely to mean ‘curtain’, is a religious and social practice of female seclusion prevalent among some Muslim communities.  In stating the reasons for the need of purdah, the Qu’ran declares that “the observance of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2021/v11i130144

Shapes and Sizes of Sella Turcica Using Computerized Tomography (CT) from Tertiary Hospital in Sokoto, Nigeria

Z. Usman, A. D. Zagga, G. H. Yunusa, U. Abubakar, A. Bello, J. D. Usman, A. Abdulhameed, S. S. Bello, I. M. Ahmad, M. A. Musa, T. Ammani, G. B. Marwan, R. Bello, A. M. Ahmed, B. O. Onimisi & H. A. Bunza · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Cephalometry deals with measurement of body parts or radiological specimen. Sella turcica is an important anatomical structure located in the middle cranial fossa, housing the pituitary gland. Various shapes and sizes of the sellae turcica were reported. In this study, using comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i130175

Assessment of CPR Knowledge among Clinical Radiography Students at a Tertiary Institution in Nigeria

G. M. Akpaniwo, A. A. Sadiq, I. Y. Iliyasu, U. Abubakar & A. D. Gurama · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2019

Background: Current state of practice of medical imaging now encompasses advance supportive care to patient, in addition to the supportive care offered for the stabilization of patient before radiologic procedures. Advance supportive care, such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i730209

Immunohistochemical Pattern of Breast Cancer in Maiduguri, Borno State

B. A. Imam, O. O. Okechi, K. Abdullahi, U. Abubakar, A. B. Musa, N. Okorie, S. Umar, A. O. Muhammed, O. M. Mohammed, A. Zakariya, K. K. Ibrahim & A. Umar · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2017

Background: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancer affecting women in Nigeria, with a very high morbidity and mortality rate if the diagnosis is delayed. It is common among women in both developed and developing countries of the world. Objectives: This is carried out to d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JCTI/2017/31831

Effect of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Ficus capensis on Iron Status Biomarkers in Phenylhydrazine-induced Anaemic Wistar Rats

Isaiah Audu, I. K. Kwaifa, F. U. Onuigwe, H. M. Alhassan & U. Abubakar · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2026

Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a condition characterised by a decrease in the number and size of red blood cells, leading to inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues and organs. It is the most common nutritional disorder worldwide, affecting approximately 1.6 billion people global...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2232

Cytomorphological Spectrum, Prevalence and Awareness of Abnormal Cervical Smears in Sokoto State Metropolis, Nigeria

M. O. Mohammed, U. L. Airauhi, A. Z. Mohammed, A. Salihu, U. Abubakar & A. Umar · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2023

Introduction: Cervical cancer is an important global health problem and, it is the fourth leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide. The distribution of cervical cancer differs across the world, with more than 85% of deaths occurring in developing regions. The incidence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2023/v13i3-4242

Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf Aqueou Extract on Histology of Liver and Its Biochemical Parameters in Heigher Fat Diets Induced Obesity in Wistar Rats

M. N. Chukwu, J. O. Adisa, U. Mohammed, A. Aliu & U. Abubakar · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2023

Introduction: Obesity has emerged as a major health problem and risk factor for various disorders worldwide. Obesity has been defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation triggered by disproportion in energy intake than expenditure. Obesity is a non-communicable medical disor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i4240

Histopathological Effect of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Maerua angolensis on Thioacetamide Induced Liver Cirrhosis of Wistar Rats

M. B. Shagari, J. O. Adisa, K. Abdullahi, U. Mohammed, U. Abubakar & A. Abdullaziz · International Research Journal of Oncology · 2021

Introduction: Cirrhosis is defined as the histological development of regenerative nodules surrounded by fibrous bands in response to chronic liver injury that leads to portal hypertension and end stage liver disease. Although the causes are interwoven, some pathological characte...

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Pattern and Outcome of Cardiac Interventions Performed within and Outside Nigeria for Children with Structural Heart Diseases in Sokoto, North-western Nigeria

U. M. Sani, U. M. Waziri, K. O. Isezuo, B. I. Garba, U. Abubakar & S. Ismail · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Background: Management of structural heart diseases is quite challenging in Nigeria, due to limited availability and access to cardiac care services. There is paucity of data on the pattern and outcome of cardiac interventions in children from the study area.  Aims: To determine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430251

D-trans-allethrins in Some Selected Mosquito Coil Repellents Causes Histological Inflammation in Trachea of Experimental Animals

A. Abdulaziz, O. G. Avwioro, M. O. Abdul Rasheed, M. S. Abubakar, U. Abubakar, S. D. Abubakar & M. B. Shagari · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2020

Background: Many reports on the toxicity of some mosquito repellents have been recorded, however, its effect on the trachea. Aim: This study was aimed at determining the Histopathological and Morphological changes in Trachea of Wistar rats exposed to selected mosquito repellents...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2019/v3i330096

Beneficial Effects of Guiera Senegalensis on Selected Parameters in Acetic Acid-Induced Colitis in Wister Rats

S. D. Abubakar, J. O. Adisa, S. M. Sahabi, K. Abdullahi, U. Abubakar, S. A. Fasogbon & A. A. Zakariya · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2018

Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprises Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) and are defined as chronic and relapsing inflammations of the gastrointestinal tract caused by variable pathophysiological mechanisms. Synthetic chemical moieties with antiox...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/39407

Effects of Aqueous Fruit Extract of Annona muricata on Testosterone Propionate Induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) in Male Wistar Rats

I.U. Leje, Wali. U., M.H. Yeldu, H.M. Alhassan, I. Z. Wasagu, U. Abubakar, B.H. Abubakar, H. A. Evuti & M. Bello · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Introduction: Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is an age-related non-malignant prostate gland enlargement in men that leads to pain and difficulty voiding urine. The etiology of BPH is still unknown. Studies have been reported on the effects of Annona muricata (soursop) against...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i4295

Histological and Biochemical Changes in Sucrose-Induced Metabolic Syndrome on Kidney of Wistar Rats

M. O. Mohammed, M. Isah, O. O. Okechi, A. T. Muhammad, R. I. Tsamiya, U. Abubakar, I. Mohammed, O. G. Avwioro, A. Umar, S. M. Sani, B. A. Bello, A. A. Ngaski, J. M. Bunza, H. Kabir, A. Abdulaziz, I. Jelani, A. S. Ajayi, F. A. Dogondaji, A. Y. Ma’aruf, A. M. Zakari, K. Bello, D. Sahabi & E. E. Nnadozie · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Urology · 2020

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities which confers upon an individual substantial increase risk factors of cardiovascular disease including hypertension, central obesity, dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia. Aim: The aim of the study was to determin...

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The Staining Interactions of Aqueous Extract of Skin Allium cepa (Red Onion) on Some Selected Histological Tissues

M. O. Mohammed, A. A. Hali, O. O. Okechi, A. T. Muhammad, R. I. Tsamiya, U. Abubakar, I. Mohammed, A. Umar, S. M. Sani, M. K. Dallatu, J. M. Bunza, H. Kabir, H. M. Tambuwal, A. Slisu, B. A. Bello, F. A. Dogondaji, N. Okorie, S. Y. Ma’aruf, D. Isah, A. A. Ngaski, N. A. Idris, A. S. Ajayi, M. Isah, M. Sirajo, A. Abdulazeez & H. Abullahi · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2020

Introduction: Histological stains are biological dyes which colour tissue in order to aid optical differentiation of tissue component. Dyes are coloured substance which impact colour for material such as textile, cosmetic, food, drugs, rubber plastics, hair, fur and tissues. Ther...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2020/v29i830212

Histopathological Pattern of Fungal Infections Seen in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto from 2014 To 2018

M. O. Mohammed, M. Sirajo, O. O. Okechi, A. T. Muhammad, R. I. Tsamiya, U. Abubakar, I. Mohammed, A. Umar, M. K. Dallatu, A. S. Ajayi, S. M. Sani, A. Abdulazeez, A. A. Hali, M. Isah, S. Y. Ma’aruf, B. A. Bello, J. M. Bunza, H. Kabir, F. A. Dogondaji, H. M. Tambuwal, N. Okorie, A. A. Ngaski, D. Isah, A Salisu, N. A. Idris, A. Ya’u, H. I. Wasagu & H. Abdullahi · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2020

Introduction: Fungal infection is a common manifestation in this part of the country and worldwide. It is essential to define the epidemiology of fungal infection in a particular environment. Aim: This study aims to analyze the diagnosis of fungal infection carried out in patient...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2020/v4i330151

Study of Staining Capability of Alcoholic and Aqueous Hibiscus sabdariffa Extract in Demonstration of Selected Fungal Moulds in Some Selected Tissue Section of Wistar Rat

S. Y. Ma’aruf, M. O. Mohammed, O. G. Avwioro, A. T. Muhammad, R. I. Tsamiya, U. Abubakar, I. Mohammed, A. Umar, S. M. Sani, H. Kabir, B. A. Bello, S. D. Abubakar, F. A. Dogondaji, N. Okorie & S. Garba · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2020

Introduction: Hibiscus sabdariifa is a natural dye, generally called roselle. Most of Synthetic dye  have been established to cause toxicity. The aim of this research was to determine the staining effect of different concentration of Hibiscus sabdariffa extracts at various pH, du...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2020/v29i630193

Staining Property of Alcoholic and Aqueous Hibiscus sabdariffa Extract in Demonstration of Selected Bacteria in Tissue Sections of Wistar Rats

S. Y. Ma’aruf, M. O. Mohammed, A. T. Muhammad, O. O. Okechi, R. I. Tsamiya, U. Abubakar, I. Mohammed, A. Umar, S. M. Sani, H. Kabir, B. A. Bello, S. Garba & S. D. Abubakar · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Introduction: Dye is used for the artificial colouration of a substance to facilitate its examination by the use of the coloured organic molecule, a process called staining. Over the past many years, it has been observed that synthetic dyes have many disadvantages associated with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i230195

Histopathological Patterns of Larynx Biopsies in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) Sokoto, North- Western Nigeria From 2002-2012

O. M. Mohammed, D. F. Ahmad, C. C. Chinaka, I. Mohammed, A. Umar, U. Abubakar, A. O. Muhammed, R. T. Isah, A. T. Muhammad & S. D. Abubakar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2019

Background: Laryngeal cancer is the most common of the aerodigestive tract affecting both sexes and all age groups with high morbidity and mortality when left untreated. Objectives: The study is carried out to review the histology of all larynx biopsies sent to Histopathology lab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/30236

Therapeutic Potential of Orally Administered Aqueous Seed Extract of Garcinia kola on Experimental Colitis Induced by Acetic Acid Colitis in Wistar Rats

A. Perede, O. G. Aviowro, M. S. Abubakar, S. M. Sahabi, I. Igbinosa, S. M. Gamde, U. Abubakar, M. N. Chukwu & M. Bello · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Introduction: Erosive colitis is a common disorder of the gastrointestinal tract with unknown cause, characterized by recurrent erosion of the colonic mucosal lining. The pathogenesis likely involves genetic, environmental, and immunologic factors. Aim: This study investigated th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6322

Evaluation of the Effects of Platelet-rich Plasma on Histological Changes Following Experimental Spinal Cord Injury in Wistar Rats

A. Umar, I. Mohammed, J. O. Adisa, M. S. Abubakar, U. F. Abdullahi, F. O. Emetumah, M. S. Sani, M. O. Mohammed, U. Abubakar & J. Noam · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2026

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating central nervous system disorder that disrupts the structural integrity of the spinal cord causing motor, sensory and autonomic dysfunction leading to permanent paralysis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of platelet-rich...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i2384

Effects of Bee Bread on Serum Lipid Profile in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Female Rats

M. Bello, Z. U. Umar, A. S. Mainasara, S. A. Akuyam, M. K. Dallatu, T. Oduola, M. H. Yeldu, B. U. Tambuwal, P. A. Okafor, U. Abubakar, Y. Ibrahim, H M. Maiturare & B. A. Hassan · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) represents one of the most frequent public health problems with increasing prevalence worldwide. This condition is caused by increased hepatic glucose production, lower insulin secretion, and impaired insulin action. Subsequently, the lipid is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i10648

Distribution of ABO, Rhesus D and Subgroups of ABO among Blood Donors in Sokoto, North Western Nigeria

A. B. Ibrahim, H. Attahiru, O. Erhabor, P. F. Udomah, A. Yakubu, H. A. Buhari, H. M. Ahmed, F. U. Onuigwe, D. Isah, M. U. Kalgo & U. Abubakar · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2020

ABO, Rhesus D and subgroups of ABO are highly immunogenic and are the common cause of antibody production in mismatched blood transfusions, haemolytic transfusion reaction and maternal alloimmunization. The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of ABO, Rh D and subgro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2020/v11i130120

Cephalometric Analysis of Sella Turcica for Age Determination from Sokoto, Nigeria: A Radiological Study

Z. Usman, G. H. Yunusa, A. Bello, J. D. Usman, A. Aliu, S. S. Bello, I. M. Ahmad, M. A. Musa, T. Ammani, G. B. Marwan, R. Bello, A. M. Ahmed, U. Abubakar, B. O. Onimisi, H. A. Bunza & A. D. Zagga · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2019

Cephalometry deals with the measurement of the head or radiological specimen of the head. Sella turcica is an important anatomical structure located in the middle cranial fossa, housing the pituitary gland. Various shapes and sizes of the sellae turcica have been reported. Howeve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2019/v21i430139