Ebonyi State University

About: Ebonyi State University is a education organization based out in Abakaliki, Ebonyi, Nigeria. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Pregnancy. The organization has 1351 authors who have published 1474 publications receiving 20111 citations.

Morphometric Study Of The Nasal Parameters In Nigerian Igbos

Abstract: Morphometric measurements of the nasal parameters were carried out in 222 male and 120 female Nigerians with ages ranging from 10 to 34 years. The overall mean length was found to be 6.21 + 0.77cm with males having a higher mean length of 6.30 + 0.77cm while females had 6.04 + 0.74cm. Similarly the width (W) and length (H) were higher in males (H = 1.99 + 0.65cm, W = 7.50 + 0.83cm) than in females (H) were higher in males (H = 1.92 + 0.34cm, W = 6.80 + 0.88cm). The ages of subjects in the male and female categories showed non-significant ranges (P>0.05) between males and females. Knowledge of these parameters is helpful in reconstructive surgery, rhinoplasty after trauma infection with nasal loss and absence of nasal part in congenital malformation. KEY WORDS: Nasal Parameters, Nigerian Igbos. J.Expt. & Clin. Anat. 2(2) 2003: 24-25

Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Could Dietary Polyphenols Be an Alternative to Existing Therapies?

Abstract: The incidence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is gradually on the increase. While conventional drugs such as the α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists and 5α-reductase inhibitors have been found to be useful in the treatment of BPH, the adverse side effects associated with their usage, have led to increased search for alternative means of managing this disease. Furthermore, although surgery has also been suggested to be a sure method, the cost and risks associated with it excludes it as a routine treatment. Dietary polyphenols have gained public interest in recent times due to their roles in the prevention of various diseases that implicate free radicals/reactive oxygen species. However, their roles in the management of BPH have not been explored. Hence this review on their prospects in the management of BPH and their mechanisms of action. Literature search was carried out in several electronic data bases such as Pubmed, Google Scholar, Medline, Agora and Hinari from1970 to 2017 to identify the current status of knowledge on this concept. The findings from these data bases suggest that while dietary polyphenols may not replace the need for the existing therapies in the management of BPH, they hold promise in BPH management which could be explored by researchers working in this field.

Treatment outcome of HIV-associated tuberculosis in a resource-poor setting

Abstract: Nigeria is among the countries with the world's highest tuberculosis (TB) burden, and HIV/TB co-infection is an important cause of mortality. We evaluate the treatment outcome of HIV-infected TB patients in Abakaliki, Nigeria. A retrospective cohort study of all TB patients registered at a tertiary hospital between January 2006 and December 2010 was conducted. Of 671 TB patients, 189 (28.2%) were HIV co-infected. Of these, 147 (77.8%) had pulmonary TB and 42 (22.2%) had extra-pulmonary TB. The overall treatment success rate was 52.4% (n = 99) and the defaulted in treatment rate was 30.2% (n = 57). Twenty-one (11.1%) died, and one (0.5%) had treatment failure. Younger age group (<15 years; P = 0.0024) and smear-positive status (P = 0.0056) were independent predictors of successful treatment. TB/HIV co-infection is associated with high mortality and alarming default rates during treatment.

Childhood urinary tract infection in abakaliki: etiological organisms and antibiotic sensitivity pattern.

Abstract: Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common childhood infection in the Tropics which causes significant illness and is frequently missed, probably because of its non-specific presentation and similarity with other common illnesses. Objectives: To determine the prevalence, common etiological agents, and the susceptibility of these pathogens to the commonly available antimicrobial agents in this center. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study carried out at the Children’s Outpatient Clinic and Children’s Emergency Ward of Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (EBSUTH). The study was carried out between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2009. Results: One hundred ten subjects of the 3625 children seen in the center during the period of study had UTI giving a case prevalence rate of 3.0%. Majority of the patients (59, 53.6%) were less than 2 years of age with a male:female ratio of 1:1.3. Fever was the commonest presenting symptom and the commonest organisms isolated in urine were Klebsiella (27, 24.5%), and Staphylococcus aureus (24, 21.8%). The drugs that were most sensitive to these organisms were Gentamicin (50, 45.5%), Ceftriaxone (49, 44.5%), and Ciprofloxacin (36, 32.7%). Conclusion: The study revealed a high prevalence of UTI among children. Klebsiella was the commonest causative organism isolated in the urine. Gentamicin, Ceftriaxone, and Ciprofloxacin were the antimicrobials with the highest sensitivity to all the isolated microorganisms.

Sphenostylis stenocarpa (ex. A. Rich.) Harms., a Fading Genetic Resource in a Changing Climate: Prerequisite for Conservation and Sustainability.

Abstract: The southeastern part of Nigeria is one of the major hotspots of useful plant genetic resources. These endemic species are associated with a rich indigenous knowledge and cultural diversity in relation to their use and conservation. Sphenostylis stenocarpa (ex. A. Rich.) Harms., (African Yam Bean (AYB)), is one such crop within the family of Fabaceae. Its nutritional and eco-friendly characteristics have value in ameliorating malnutrition, hidden hunger and environmental degradation inherent in resource-poor rural and semi-rural communities throughout Africa. However, lack of information from the custodians of this crop is limiting its sustainable development. Therefore, ethnobotanical surveys on the diversity, uses, and constraints limiting the cultivation and use of the crop in southeastern Nigeria were carried out. Five-hundred respondents were randomly selected and data collected through oral interviews and focused group discussion (FGD). Semi-structured questionnaires (SSQ) were also used to elicit information from a spectrum of AYB users comprising community leaders, farmers, market women and consumers in five States. Results showed that the majority of the respondents lacked formal education and were of the age group of 40-50 years, while the female gender dominated with limited access to land and extension officers. Seed coat colour largely determined utilization. Long cooking time, requirement for staking materials, aging of farmers and low market demand were among the major constraints limiting further cultivation and utilization of AYB. In-situ conservation was by hanging dried fruits by the fireside, beside the house, storing in earthenware, calabash gourds, cans and bottles. It is concluded that there is urgent need to scale up conservation through robust linkages between contemporary scientific domains and indigenous peoples in order to harness and incorporate the rich indigenous knowledge in local communities for enhanced scientific knowledge, biodiversity conservation and its sustainable utilization for food security.