Publications by authors named "Yama O"
Pregnancy and lactation are usual but stressful physiological conditions accompanied by changes in calcium and phosphate metabolism and their regulatory hormones which may lead to calcium-related disorders in pregnant women. This study aimed to evaluate the changes in serum levels of calcium, phosphate, vitamin D and their regulatory hormones in pregnant and lactating women in Zaria, Nigeria. A cross‑sectional descriptive study was conducted at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria for three (3) months.
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- - The study investigates how socio-demographic variables (like age, gender, and background) and sexual experiences influence condom use among undergraduate students in Nigeria, highlighting a concerning correlation with unwanted pregnancies and STDs, including HIV/AIDS.
- - Conducted with 542 students from three universities, the research used questionnaires and statistical analysis to find that many students (about 86.7%) had used condoms, mainly for pregnancy and STD prevention, with significant variations in sexual behavior based on age and gender.
- - The findings indicate that social and demographic factors impact students' attitudes toward condom use, suggesting the need for enhanced sexual health education programs targeted at Nigerian youth to promote safe sex practices.
Background: Testicular torsion is a medical emergency with catastrophic sequelae that deserves the same treatment considerations and concerted efforts in research as any other complicated medical condition. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Pausinystalia macroceras (PM) bark extract on sperm quality and serum testosterone levels in testicular torsion in a rat model.
Methods: Sixty-five (65) mature male Wistar rats apportioned randomly into four experimental groups of A to C; were further divided into four subgroups according to duration of torsion.
Ageratum conyzoides attenuates alcohol induced liver toxicity in male Wistar rats.
Nig Q J Hosp Med
April 2014
Background: Ageratum conyzoides (AC) is unique for its antioxidant activity and protective role to tissues. However this property is yet to be demonstrated in animals administered toxic alcohol concentrations.
Objective: To determine the effect of AC extract on the oxidative stress, liver enzymes and histology.
Background: Honey promoteswound healing.
Objective: In this study, we described the anatomical perspective of honey on wound healing in male rats.
Methods: The twenty-four male rats used were randomly divided equally into treated Experimental (E) and Control (C) groups.
Background: A steady weight increase disproportionate to height is by far the most prevalent type of body weight imbalance (overweight and obesity) in apparently healthy individuals of growing age. Many subsisting weight-reduction regimes or formulations are ineffective. Therefore, an effective and affordable weight-reduction product will add to the options available for the management of weight-related conditions.
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