Acute Effect of Honey-sweetened Coffee on Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and Blood Glucose Level in Healthy Female Subjects.

Background: The consumption of coffee as a beverage and honey as a sweetener is prevalent worldwide, with each having potential health implications. However, studies on the combined effect of coffee and honey on blood pressure, heart rate, and blood glucose level are lacking.

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine whether a three-day consumption of honey- sweetened coffee will significantly alter the systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), and fasting blood glucose (BG) levels in young, healthy female adults.

Bioinformatics proficiency among African students.

Bioinformatics, the interdisciplinary field that combines biology, computer science, and data analysis, plays a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of life sciences. In the African context, where the diversity of biological resources and healthcare challenges is substantial, fostering bioinformatics literacy and proficiency among students is important. This perspective provides an overview of the state of bioinformatics literacy among African students, highlighting the significance, challenges, and potential solutions in addressing this critical educational gap.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Adults - Experience and Challenges in Gastroenterology Practices in Calabar, South-South Nigeria.

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that is reported to be rare in Africans. The objective of this study is to share the experience of our Gastroenterology practice in Calabar, Cross River State on IBD.

Methods: This is a ten-year review of the records of patients visiting the Gastroenterology clinic of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital and two private gastroenterology clinics in Calabar Municipality.

Occupational biopsychosocial factors associated with neck pain intensity, neck-disability, and sick leave: A cross-sectional study of construction labourers in an African population.

Introduction: The burden and impact of neck pain is high in African countries including Nigeria. This study investigated the occupational biomechanical and occupational psychosocial factors associated with neck pain intensity, neck disability and sick leave amongst construction labourers in an urban Nigerian population.

Methods: This cross-sectional study measured clinical neck pain outcomes, occupational biomechanical factors, and occupational psychosocial factors.