Publications by authors named "M O Olayinka"

We hypothesized whether 10% praying-mantis-egg-cake (10% PMEC) can be applied against inflammatory-erectile-dysfunction and whether it could be linked to NO-cGMP-dependent PKG signaling cascade. Ninety male albino-rats were randomly distributed into nine (n = 10) groups. Group I was given distilled water.

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  • Charcoal is widely used as a biofuel for cooking and industrial purposes, but its ignition requires safe materials known as Charcoal-Ignition-Aiders (CIA), which can emit harmful gases.
  • A study found that using paper as a CIA resulted in the lowest carbon monoxide emissions, though all CIA options resulted in volatile organic compounds exceeding safety standards.
  • The research highlighted significant differences in charcoal usage based on socio-demographic factors, recommending a combination of wood from specific trees and paper for safer and more efficient combustion.
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Background: Somatic symptoms are extremely common features of depression and other mental disorders in African countries such as Nigeria, but their weight in the diagnosis of depression is not certain.

Aim: To determine what weight should be assigned to these symptoms in comparison with other well-known symptoms in the diagnosis of depression.

Method: A sample of 829 persons completed the Patient Health Questionnaire which was earlier modified by the inclusion of the somatic symptoms being studied.

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