Fufu is a popular food in West Africa made from fresh or fermented cassava. As a product of cassava, when not properly processed may lead to some neurological impairment. This study investigated the physical and neurological effects of fufu in male wistar rats. Two groups of anim...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i1130270
Introduction: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system auto-immune condition signaled and marked by inflammatory action which leads primarily to demyelination resulting in neurologic impairments. This condition is more common in genetically-disposed individuals and ind...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2021/v16i430185
The ability of cassava products (fufu, garri and tapioca) to produce behavioral and structural changes in the brain of adult rats was examined. Forty adult male rats (N=40) were used for this study and the experiment was divided into two phases (N=20 each).Rat were trained in a R...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2021/v21i730256
Introduction: Advanced mobile technology especially mobile phones provide useful and convenient means for individuals to communicate and access the internet anytime and anywhere. However, electromagnetic field (EMF) energy from the mobile phones has been mentioned to hamper neuro...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2021/v16i330174
Introduction: Despite a huge spike in smartphone usage, little is understood about whether increased usage affects executive functioning (EF) and the range of mental processes that aid goal attainment. Aim: Evaluation of the effects of mobile phone usage on selected executive fun...