Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Peter Done Okoh, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Lekpa Kingdom David, Michael Anozie Amadi, Chile A. Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto & Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Background: Anthropometry, a part of anthropology and forensic science, uses measurements to study human remains and identify unique biological traits. Estimating a person's height and sex from various body measurements was part of building a biological profile in forensic work....
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Aim: To assess the association between serum Nesfatin-1 level and cardio metabolic risk factors among obese and non-obese adults in order to identify cardiovascular abnormalities associated with obesity and explore potential correlations with Nesfatin-1 levels. Study Design: The...
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Vitamin D is essential for bone health and supports various non-skeletal functions, including immune response and metabolic regulation. Despite the importance of Vitamin D, Vitamin D deficiency has become a widespread, global issue, with approximately one billion people affected....
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Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Vernacularized Educational Theatre (VET) intervention in reducing salt intake among hypertensive patients. Study Design: Quasi-experimental design, utilizing a pre-test and post-test approach. Place and Duration of Study:...
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Teplizumab, a humanized anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, has emerged as a significant advancement in the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D), an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells. As the first FDA-approved disease-modifying...
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Introduction: Erythropoietin (EPO) is a critical hormone involved in the regulation of red blood cell production, primarily through its action on erythropoiesis in the bone marrow. In Nigeria, haemoglobin estimation has been the only routine hematology parameter used to screen do...
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Introduction: Thyroid nodules are one of the most common clinical thyroid gland problems. Ultrasound and needle biopsy are preferred methods for distinguishing benign from malignant nodules. In this study, we investigated the correlation of pathological findings with ultrasound i...
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Background: The external ear consists of the pinna and external auditory meatus, which vary in shape, size, and structure among individuals. The earlobe is a soft tissue region near the base of the external ear. Both men and women have attached and detachable earlobes. The study...
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Low Back Pain is a common musculoskeletal health condition that affects 50 to 80 per cent of people at some point during their lifetime. It is said to be one of the leading causes of activity restriction and job loss worldwide, imposing enormous financial hardship on individuals,...
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Background: Forensic anthropology's core focus is identifying biological traits like sex, age, and height. This expertise is useful in several fields, including forensic science, anthropology, archaeology, and medical research. The study aims to formulate stature predictive model...