Social capital in the management of breast cancer in Lagos, Nigeria.

Purpose: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, necessitating substantial social support during diagnosis and treatment. This study examines the role of social capital in breast cancer management, focusing on the experiences of patients.

Objectives: The objective of the study was to explore the role of social capital in breast cancer management among women living with breast cancer in Lagos, Nigeria.

Skipping the first active meal appears to adversely alter reproductive function in female than male rats.

There is a growing consciousness about chrono-nutrition and its physiological functions. The human feeding pattern establishes three meals a day, meal timing however may not be adhered to. Previous studies have reported ovarian dysfunctions in breakfast skipping among females.

Aberrant effect of genistein on placenta development expressed through alteration in transforming growth factor-β1 and alkaline phosphatase across the maternal serum, the placenta and the amniotic fluid.

Objectives: The mechanism via which genistein, the major isoflavone content of soya, adversely influenced placenta and fetal development was evaluated in pregnant laboratory rats.

Materials And Methods: There were control, 2 mg/kg and 4 mg/kg genistein groups of rats with five sub-groups based on gestation termination day. At the end of the experiment, animals were sacrificed by CO and cervical dislocation, while plasma and serum were processed and stored.

Dynamics of inflammatory reaction and oxidative stress across maternal serum, placenta and amniotic fluid in laboratory rats and the role played by genistein aglycone.

Background Genistein was reported to adversely influence fetal development although this is yet to be fully understood as a mechanism. Methods In this study, pregnant rats were divided into control (Cont.) and genistein force-fed (2-mg/kg and 4-mg/kg) groups.