Satisfaction and learning experience of students using online learning platforms for medical education.

Background: Advancement in medical education has led to the adoption of online learning platforms in the development and execution of learning modules. Online learning platforms are appraised and accessed regarding their capability of ensuring a seamless experience and enhancing satisfaction in users, especially students. In this study, the satisfaction and learning experience of medical students were studied with emphasis on their sociodemographic features.

Profiles, tissue and microbial integrity of cadavers used in medical faculties in South-western Uganda: implication in anatomical education.

Cadaveric dissection has remained an integral part of anatomical education globally; hence, the profiles of cadavers, their gross tissue and microbial integrity has great implication in anatomical education. This study determined the profiles, gross tissue and microbial integrity of cadavers used in South-western Uganda (SWU) medical schools. A cross-sectional study was carried out for three months in anatomy and microbiology laboratories of SWU medical teaching institutions.

Support for whole-body donation among educational staff in Southwestern Ugandan medical educational schools.

Background: The teaching of anatomy from early days of medical education relied on the use of cadaver; hence, the present study assessed the support for whole-body donation among academic staff.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted from January to March 2024 in Southwestern Ugandan medical educational schools among 160 academic staff. Ethical approval was obtained and structured questionnaires were distributed to study participants in the selected Medical Educational Schools.

Cervical cancer awareness, perception, and attitude among tertiary health institution students in northeastern Nigeria.

Background: The devastating scourge of cervical cancer in Africa is largely due to the absence of preventive interventions, driven by low awareness and poor perception of the disease in the continent. This work is a preliminary effort toward understanding key social drivers promoting this disease in our immediate environment with a view to mitigating it.

Method: Female students of two tertiary health institutions in Azare, northeastern Nigeria, were approached to participate in this cross-sectional descriptive study.

Mechanistic Review on the Role of Gut Microbiota in the Pathology of Cardiovascular Diseases.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which stand as the primary contributors to illness and death on a global scale, include vital risk factors like hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking, to name a few. However, conventional cardiovascular risk factors offer only partial insight into the complexity of CVDs. Lately, a growing body of research has illuminated that the gut microbiome and its by-products are also of paramount importance in the initiation and progression of CVDs.

In silico pharmacokinetic and therapeutic evaluation of peels against aluminium chloride-induced hepatotoxicity in adult BALB/c mice.

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Advances and challenges in conventional and modern techniques for halal food authentication: A review.

Food is one of the most necessary needs since human civilization. For Muslims, it is mandatory to consume halal food. From a halal authentication perspective, adulteration of food products is an emerging challenge worldwide.

MEDICAL OUTREACH AND IMPROVED ACCESS TO SPECIALIST SERVICES FOR THE RURAL COMMUNITY OF BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA: THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY.

Introduction: The West African College of Physicians (Nigeria) conducted its Annual General and Scientific Meeting (AGSM) in Bauchi State, Nigeria on 11th-15th of July, 2023. The theme of the AGM is HEALTH-RELATED SDGs IN NIGERIA: THE PROGRESS SO FAR. The sub- themes included challenges of health care in the face of Disaster and the menace of brain drain on health care manpower and medical education.

Application of Drug Repurposing Approach for Therapeutic Intervention of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), represented by Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) characterized by chronic relapsing intestinal inflammation, abdominal pain, cramping, loss of appetite, fatigue, diarrhoea, and weight loss. Although the etiology of IBD remains unclear, it is believed to be an interaction between genes, and environmental factors, such as an imbalance of the intestinal microbiota, changing food habits, an ultra-hygiene environment, and an inappropriate immune system. The development of novel effective therapies is stymied by a lack of understanding of the aetiology of IBD.

Bacteriophages and food safety: An updated overview.

Despite significant advances in pathogen survival and food cleaning measures, foodborne diseases continue to be the main reason for hospitalization or other fatality globally. Conventional antibacterial techniques including pasteurization, pressurized preparation, radioactivity, as well as synthetic antiseptics could indeed decrease bacterial activity in nutrition to variable levels, despite their serious downsides like an elevated upfront outlay, the possibility of accessing malfunctions due to one corrosiveness, as well as an adverse effect upon those the foodstuffs' organoleptic properties and maybe their nutritional significance. Greatest significantly, these cleansing methods eliminate all contaminants, including numerous (often beneficial) bacteria found naturally in food.

Innovative applications and therapeutic potential of oilseeds and their by-products: An eco-friendly and sustainable approach.

The risk of inadequate management of agro-waste is an emerging challenge. However, the economic relevance of agro-waste valorization is one of the key strategies to ensure sustainable development. Among the agro-waste, oilseed waste and its by-products are usually seen as mass waste after the extraction of oils.

Functional roles and novel tools for improving-oxidative stability of polyunsaturated fatty acids: A comprehensive review.

Polyunsaturated fatty acids may be derived from a variety of sources and could be incorporated into a balanced diet. They protect against a wide range of illnesses, including cancer osteoarthritis and autoimmune problems. The PUFAs, ω-6, and ω-3 fatty acids, which are found in both the marine and terrestrial environments, are given special attention.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Cervical Cancer Screening Among Female University Students in Ishaka Western Uganda.

Purpose: Cervical cancer (CC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women living in third-world countries. CC is preventable, with the possibility of complete treatment if detected early. The objective of the study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice on CC screening (CCS) among female university students (FUS) in Ishaka, western Uganda.

Vegetable proteins as encapsulating agents: Recent updates and future perspectives.

The use of proteinaceous material is desired as it forms a protective gelation around the active core, making it safe through temperature, pH, and O in the stomach and intestinal environment. During the boom of functional food utilization in this era of advancement in drug delivery systems, there is a dire need to find more protein sources that could be explored for the potential of being used as encapsulation materials, especially vegetable proteins. This review covers certain examples which need to be explored to form an encapsulation coating material, including soybeans (conglycinin and glycinin), peas (vicilin and convicilin), sunflower (helianthins and albumins), legumes (glutenins and albumins), and proteins from oats, rice, and wheat.

Valorization of mustard and sesame oilseed cakes for food application through eco-innovative technologies.

Agricultural waste valorization is currently getting attention across the world owing to its environmental impact and rich phytochemistry. The mandate of the current investigation was the extraction and characterization of bioactive moieties from the mustard oilseed cake/meal MOC and sesame oilseed cake/meal SOC through ultrasound extraction (UE) techniques due to its higher yield and less burden on the environment as compared to conventional extraction (CE). Purposely, the MOC and SOC were initially subjected to compositional analysis.

Hepatoprotective potential of following prenatal aluminum exposure in Wistar rat pups.

Over time, the use of plant-derived agents in the management of various human health conditions has gained a lot of attention. The study assessed the hepatoprotective potential of ethyl acetate fraction leaves (EFTI) during prenatal aluminum chloride exposure. Pregnant rats were divided into 5 groups (n = 4); Group I rats were administered 2 ml kg of distilled water (negative control), Group II rats received only 200 mg kg aluminum chloride (positive control), Group III rats were administered 200 mg kg aluminum chloride and 400 mg kg EFTI, Group IV rats were administered 200 mg kg aluminum chloride and 800 mg kg EFTI, Group V rats were administered 200 mg kg aluminum chloride and 300 mg kg Vit E (comparative control).

Green tea silver nanoparticles improve physiological motor and cognitive function in mice during inflammation.

Information on the basic changes associated with green tea small molecules in acute inflammation is deficient. The purpose of the study was to characterize and establish the effects of green tea silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) following inflammation in male mice. In this study, green tea silver nitrate nanoparticles were characterized and the extract were made up to constitute high (100%), medium (10%), and low (1%) concentrations for administration.

Stochastic Bayesian Runge-Kutta method for dengue dynamic mapping.

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is still a threat to humanity that cause death and disability due to changes in environmental and socioeconomic conditions, especially in tropical areas. A critical assessment of the models and methods is necessary. The vital role of stochastic processes of infectious disease research in Bayesian statistical models helps provide an explicit framework for understanding disease transmission dynamics between hosts (humans) and vectors (mosquitoes).

Neurobehavioral and Immunohistochemical Studies of the Cerebral Cortex Following Treatment with Ethyl Acetate Leaf Fraction of During Prenatal Aluminum Chloride Exposure in Wistar Rats.

Purpose: The recent increase in aluminum exposure and its effect on the development of the brain call for serious attention. The study investigated the behavioral and immunohistochemical changes in the cerebral cortex of Wistar rats following prenatal co-administration of ethyl acetate leaf fraction of (EATI) and aluminum chloride (AlCl).

Methods: Pregnant Wistar rats were divided into 5 groups (n=4).