Health Sciences

Background: Diabetic nephropathy is one of the major microvascular complications of diabetes which eventually manifests into end-stage renal disease. One-third of the diabetic population is prone to develop nephropathy and it represents the major cause of morbidity and mortality. Objective: The purpose of this study was to find out the effect aerobic training on urinary albumin excretion protein in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: the study was conducted on twenty patients, their age ranged from 45 to 55 years.

The fundamental question in forensic science is identification of a person for legal and ethical issues and declaration of death reports. Even estimation of age in living persons for clarification of criminal and civil liability and social issues is on high pace. Teeth being the hardest part of the body and remains preserved without gross changes for longer period of time after death, it is one of the most reliable method for age estimation.

Background: Splenectomy is a surgical intervention commonly performed at hospitals as a cause of splenic trauma. Aerobic exercise increases blood flow to contracting muscles, causes hypercoagulability and vasoconstriction in the splenic area, hence the portal vein diameter and blood flow velocity decrease. Aim: to study the effect of aerobic exercise on portal venous system in splenectomized patients.

Purpose of the study: To investigate the effect of mirror therapy on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) post wrist burn. Methods: Thirty patients were randomly divided into two equal groups; Group A (study group) and Group B (control group). Group (A) received conventional hand progressive exercise program (active, and active resisted hand exercises)in addition, the same exercises were done by the sound hand in front of mirror for 15 min in the first 2 weeks and 30 min in the last 2 weeks. Group (B) received only conventional hand progressive exercise program.

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a severe and sudden increase in metabolism, the common clinical manifestations are: High central temperature, increase in ETCO2, hyperkalemia, acidosis, muscle rigidity and cardiovascular instability, after exposure to certain anesthetic drugs. Malignant hyperthermia occurs in persons who have a genetic alteration in the sarcoplasmic reticulum of striated.

Background: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a debilitating condition that persists despite the lack of tissue damage and an effective management is still lacking. CLBP is a multifactorial disorder comprising psychosocial factors like pain catastrophization, fear avoidance and central sensitization. Objectives: to investigate the effect of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on CLBP patients with Central sensitization.

Background: Although not well known, post-laminectomy syndrome (PLS) is an important cause of chronic back pain, which may lead to decreased quality of life, disability and psychological disorders. The purpose: This study was conducted to determine and compare between the effectiveness of lumbar stabilization and McKenzie exercises on intensity of pain and disability in patients with PLS.

Subdural hematoma is formed when bleeding occurs in subdural space. Subdural hematoma may be acute, sub-acute or chronic. Post traumatic acute subdural hematoma is one of the most lethal of all head injuries. It is one of the most difficult tasks faced by neurosurgeons because of high mortality and morbidity of this disease.

Background: For most of human history breastfeeding has been the natural and normal means of feeding infants. Over the years there have been attempts at introducing substitutes for breast milk and formula milk despite its deficiencies has become poplar. Objective: To evaluate the practice of breastfeeding amongst antenatal clinic (ANC) attendees at a Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Port Harcourt. Methodology: The study was cross sectional involving 200 hundred ANC attendees at a PHC in Port Harcourt, from 1st November, 2006 to 30th April, 2007.

Background: Ergonomics plays an important role in safety and health of professionals in skill-based work stations. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) can affect almost all parts of the body especially the neck, back and upper limbs, depending upon the physical movement characteristics as well as ergonomic & mechanical design of work tasks. In order to ensure good practices at work it is necessary to understand the engineering and worker controls of professionals involved in heavy work demand and stressful work stations.