Aim: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the contractile proteins; Actin and Myosin in the skeletal muscle of rats exposed to three different concentrations of fluoride during 40 days of fluoride toxicity. Changes in muscle proteins of control and test rats have been exa...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36186
The objective of equity in health care system is “equal access for equal needs” and there should be no barriers to healthcare utilization. The objective of the study was to assess the socio – economic factors influencing utilization of healthcare services in Sokoto, Northern Nige...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35282
Background: Shiga-toxigenic E. coli also known as verotoxin–producing E. coli is one of the diarrhoeagenic E. coli strains which also include its well-known subgroup enterohaemorrhagic E. coli. It is increasingly recognized as the cause of severe gastrointestinal and systemic dis...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/37109
Aim and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the various pelvic fracture types seen in Lagos and its environs, with their accompanying lesions, and compare them to previous works done in literature. Study Design: Prospective, Cross Sectional, Descriptive Study....
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36368
Background: Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito and is caused by one of the four dengue viruses of arbovirus family. This study was undertaken to analyze detailed findings in capillary leak syndrome (CLS) among hospitalized dengue fever...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36883
Aim: The objective was determinate the effect of intervention on the self-efficacy and tobacco intake, to decrease smoking in young adults. Study Design: Study interventional. Place and Duration of the Study: Juventino Rosas, Mexican community, between September 2014 and May 2015...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/37546
Aim: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a topical health issue all over the world. The present work aims to bring out the epidemiological profile of TB and to investigate some risk factors associated with this pathology in the province of Larache, Morocco. Methodology: It consists in a re...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/37194
Aim: The aim of the study is to describe and explain the spatial and temporal variations of maternal mortality between different regions of Borno State, Nigeria. Method: This is a retrospective patient record study, which included antenatal attendance, hospital deliveries and mat...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36007
In this study, the prevalence of mutant Plasmodium falciparum chloroquine resistant transport gene in HIV positive patients attending University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo was evaluated. The risk factors associated with HIV was evaluated by testing for the significant differen...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36827
Background and Objectives: The resistance of uropathogens to commonly prescribed antimicrobials is increasing globally. As the susceptibility of uropathogens varies according to place and time, the present study was undertaken to know the local epidemiology and antimicrobial susc...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36611
Pneumonia is among the leading killer diseases of children under five years in Kenya. The most common bacteriological cause of severe and fatal pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumonia (S. pneumonia). S. pneumoniae is usually carried in the nasopharynx of healthy people, but occasion...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33650
Background: Diarrhoea is a leading cause of under–five morbidity and mortality. Diarrhoeal deaths can be prevented by adequate case management of diarrhoeal episodes in children. With majority of cases being treated initially or completely in the home and community, the level of...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35704
Aims: To determine the effect of an educative intervention on the oral hygiene of people with Down Syndrome in two special education schools in Celaya, Gto. Study Design: Quantitative, correlational, quasi-experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The experimental group of...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36449
Background: Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection of skin, hair and nail caused by dermatophytes. The zoonotic nature of the disease requires early detection for implication of treatment. Aim: The study was conducted to investigate into the cause of skin infection among donkeys i...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36425
Aims: To determine the degree of renal function abnormalities in HIV positive children and adolescents on highly active antiretroviral therapy in our health institution for baseline information and intervention. Study Design: A cross sectional hospital based study. Place and Dura...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36637