Hearing Thresholds among Individuals with Dependence on Psychoactive Substances: A Comparative Cross Sectional Pilot Study.

Background: Globally, the use of multiple psychoactive substances (MPS), either together or at different times, is on the rise. It is associated with a significant public health burden, including an increased risk for hearing impairment. This study aimed to determine the hearing thresholds among individuals with dependence on multiple psychoactive substances.

Ectoparasites of dogs (Canis familiaris) from northeastern Nigeria: an epidemiological study.

Ectoparasites of dogs represent an important group of parasites. They often suck blood, cause pruritis, and could serve as vectors of many pathogens of veterinary and public health importance. In northeastern Nigeria, there is a lack of data regarding ectoparasites of dogs.

Epidemiological study of gastrointestinal helminths among dogs from Northeastern Nigeria: a potential public health concern.

Understanding the epidemiology of canine parasitic infections, gastrointestinal helminthic infections in particular, is crucial for designing an efficient control programs targeted at minimizing the risks of zoonotic transmission. A total of 470 dogs attending veterinary clinics in Northeastern Nigeria were screened for gastrointestinal helminths using standard parasitological techniques. Epidemiological risk factors associated with the canine parasitic infections were assessed using multivariable logistic regression analysis.

Prevalence of Revision Adenoidectomy in a Tertiary Otorhinolaryngology Centre in Nigeria.

Introduction: Remnants or the regrowth of adenoid tissue after adenoidectomy may present with clinical symptoms that could warrant a revision surgery.

Aim And Objectives: This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors of revision adenoidectomy in our centre.

Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective case-control study conducted in a tertiary otorhinolaryngology centre over a 10-year period.

Microbiome of the Middle Meatus in HIV.

Background: Infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) leads to immune dysfunction with increased risk of developing varied infections including opportunistic infections. It may be that a change in the microbial community of HIV patients could be contributory to their development of rhinosinusitis. However, the normal sinonasal microbiome in HIV is yet to be thoroughly studied.