Aging impaired locomotor and biochemical activities in Drosophila melanogaster Oregon R (fruit fly) model.

Despite advancements in healthcare and increased lifespan, aging populations face numerous challenges, including declining cognitive function, increased susceptibility to chronic diseases, and reduced quality of life. This study investigated Aging impaired Locomotors and Biochemical Activities in Drosophila melanogaster Oregon R (Fruit Fly) Model with the aim to elucidate the mechanism involved. Adult wild-type Drosophila melanogaster Oregon R was used for this study.

Mating dynamics of a sperm-limited drosophilid, Zaprionus indianus.

When males have large sperm, they may become sperm limited and mating dynamics may be affected. One such species is Zaprionus indianus, a drosophilid that is an introduced pest species in the Americas. We examined aspects of mating behavior in Z.

Sexual dimorphism and determination using foot outlines, foot print angles, and foot indices.

Sex determination is one of the fundamental procedures in the forensic investigation during personal identification. Foot dimensions, prints, indices, and angles are assessment tools used by podiatrists and forensic anthropologists. The arch index remains a tool for clinical evaluation of the incidence of pes planus by clinicians.

Comparison of diagnostic criteria and prevalence of metabolic syndrome using WHO, NCEP-ATP III, IDF and harmonized criteria: A case study from urban southeast Nigeria.

Background And Aims: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a worldwide public health problem, affecting not just developed countries but also developing countries and impacts all age groups. Different criteria are available for its assessment. The present study aims at comparing the prevalence of MetS using four criteria.

Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Stigma Related to COVID-19: A Nigerian Perspective.

Pandemics have claimed an estimated 414 million lives from 165 AD to present, with COVID-19 pandemic killing close to 2 million people. The best counter for pandemics has been the use of vaccines, but before it is widely available, the best strategy is to avoid being infected. COVID-19 pandemic was met by behaviours and attitudes ranging from unbelief to fear of dying and stigmatisation of those who have contracted the virus or recovered from the disease.

Computerized tomographic study of normal Evans index in adult Nigerians.

Background: The evaluation of degree of ventricular enlargement should be based on established indices rather than on personal experience as this is highly subjective. Our aim was to establish normal values for Evans index in a Nigerian adult population as none has been found in the Nigerian medical literature.

Materials And Methods: Axial computerized tomographic brain scans of 488 normal subjects were reviewed retrospectively.

Impact of urbanization on obesity, anthropometric profile and blood pressure in the Igbos of Nigeria.

Background: Hypertension in developing setting is often attributed to westernization of life style and stresses of urbanization, some of these increases have been noted in Nigeria.

Aim: This is a study on rural-urban differences on the blood pressure, obesity and anthropometrics among a major ethnic group in Nigeria.

Patients And Method: A total of 325 men and 242 women aged 20 to 80 years, of the Igbo ethnicity were selected for this study.

Body size and adiposity indicators and their relationship with blood pressure levels in Ibos of Nigeria.

Background: Racial Predisposition to Hypertension, obesity and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have been the subject of some recent researches. The various anthropometric and obesity indicators and their relationship with blood pressure parameters in the Ibos of Nigeria were studied.

Method: Using the simple random design, 569 males and females Nigerians of Ibo ethnicity, ages 20 to 80 years were enrolled for this study.

Impact of education on obesity and blood pressure in developing countries: A study on the Ibos of Nigeria.

Background: Increase in the prevalence of hypertension, obesity and obesity related diseases has become significant cause of disability and premature death in both developing and newly developed countries, with over bearing demand on national health budgets.

Aim: To evaluate the impact of various levels of education on obesity and blood pressure.

Materials And Method: 325 male and 254 female Nigerians of ages 20-80 years of the Ibo ethnicity through random sampling, were selected for this study.