Offering screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) to all age-appropriate and medically suitable patients is the standard of medical care in the United States. Provider advice is important for patients to accept screening for CRC. Previous research suggests that physicians’ self-dire...
Aim: To assess the effects of some herbal supplements on some inflammatory and hepatic markers of cyanide – induced hyperthyroid female Albino Rats. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Animal and Environmental Sciences, Rivers State Unive...
Aims: The hepatoprotective potentials of ethanolic leaf-extract of Cajanus cajan (linn) in ethanol-evoked oxidative stress was examined by checking the activities of liver function parameters such as Alanine Transaminase (ALT), Aspartate Transaminase (AST) and Alkaline Phosphatas...
A 38-year-old male presented with a complaint of upper GIT bleeding. The patient is an alcoholic and a smoker for the last 5 years. The patient had vomited blood for the last three days. Endoscopy, Biopsy, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with IV contr...
Background: Drug repurposing is a system whereby drugs already in use are redirected for another therapeutic use. Tadalafil is PDE5 inhibitors. This research study investigated the potential of tadalafil which is used in the management of erectile dysfunction on ethanol- induced...
Aim: To evaluate the effect of diet containing Sesame Seed (Sesamum indicum) on some biochemical parameters in Diabetic albino Wistar Rats Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeri...
Aim: To assess the levels of some oxidative stress markers in humans exposed to pesticides in Okagwe and Ihe-Nta, Abia State, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Abia-ADP, Ohafia Zone and Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harc...
Tembe Fokunang Estella, Ndi Sirri Akwen, Mbong Grace Annih, Ashu Michael Agbor, Dobgima John Fomnboh, Tchadji Mayoudom Vanessa Edwige, Bayaga Herve, Njinkio Borgia Nono, Roger Zintchem, Yolande Gnagne Koffi & Charles Fokunang·International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology·2022
Introduction: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a major public health concern, affecting up to 10% of the world’s population. This disease results from an imbalance between the gastro protective and aggressive factors of the gastric mucosa. Prevalence of PUD is about 10% in Cameroon...
Background: The use of potash as food additive without a recourse to its adverse effect is on the increase in Nigeria. Aim: This study is designed to assess its effect on hepatic indices of Wistar rats. Methodology: Potash was locally sourced in a market in Owerri, Imo State, Nig...
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate chronic hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by 2, 2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate (Sniper) in New Zealand white rabbits. Study Design: This is an experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biological Scien...