Life-stages, exploitation status and habitat use of Lutjanus goreensis (Perciformes: Lutjanidae) in coastal marine environments of Lagos, SW Nigeria.

The Gorean snapper, Lutanus goreensis is an important component of artisanal fisheries and trawl landings in the Gulf of Guinea. Despite its economic importance, there is a dearth of information on size structure and life history strategies of the species. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to provide baseline data on the life stages, exploitation status and habitat use for the species in Nigeria.

Safety and dose-finding study of activated protein C (drotrecogin alfa activated) as an anticoagulant in end-stage renal disease patients treated with hemodialysis.

Background/aims: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients treated with hemodialysis (HD) experience a high risk of death. ESRD patients with elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines are at increased risk of death from cardiovascular events and infection. HD is often facilitated by the use of an anticoagulant.

Characteristics of Strains of Escherichia coli Isolated from Locally-Fermented Milk ("Nono") in Zaria, Nigeria.

Of a total of 200 fermented milk ("Nono") samples collected, 79 (40%) were positive for Escherichia coli , all isolates being of fecal origin. The mean pH was 4.41 and the values ranged from 4.

Detection of staphylo-coagulase using plasmas from various animals.

The effect of sources of Staphylococcus aureus and plasmas, concentration of plasma, temperature and duration of incubation on coagulase-test results was evaluated. Using S. aureus strains of food origin, the value of plasmas in coagulase tests was, in order of superiority, human and rabbit greater than pig greater than donkey greater than chicken greater than cattle greater than duck greater than goat greater than dog.