Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

About: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology is a education organization based out in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Adsorption. The organization has 2786 authors who have published 3066 publications receiving 36850 citations. The organization is also known as: Oyo State University of Technology & LAUTECH.

Hepatoprotective and Antioxidant Effect of Hibiscus Polyphenol Rich Extract (HPE) Against Carbon Tetrachloride (CCL4) –Induced Damage in Rats.

Abstract: Aims : Hibiscus sabdariffa is a medicinal plant that is consumed for its health benefits in Africa. The study was designed to investigate the hepatoprotective potentials of Hibiscus polyphenolic rich extract (HPE), (a group of phenolic compounds occurring in the dried calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa ) against CCl4-induced damaged in rats.

Haemodialysis practice in a resource-limited setting in the tropics.

Abstract: Background : Objective: To provide information on the challenges of haemodialysis in a resource limited setting in South-Western Nigeria. Methods : This is a 5 year audit of all haemodialysis sessions carried out at the renal unit of the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH), Osogbo, Nigeria. Results : A total of 225 patients were offered haemodialysis (HD) during this period with age range of 10 to 85 years (mean age of 49 years±16.25). There were 155 males and 70 females (male to female ratio of 2.2:1). Chronic kidney failure accounted for 180 (80%) of the cases while acute kidney injury (AKI) constituted 45 (20%) of the cases offered haemodialysis. The sessions of HD in both cases ranged from 1 to 27 with an average of 3 sessions. Hypotension is still the commonest intradialytic complication at our setting while diabetic nephropathy is rapidly emerging as a major cause of end stage renal disease at our setting requiring HD. As seen in other parts of the tropics sepsis, nephrotoxins and pregnancy related cases still accounted for a large percentage of AKI cases requiring haemodialysis. Only three patients were able to afford haemodialysis support for more than three months. Conclusion : Haemodialysis still remains a veritable option in renal replacement therapy. Problems encountered were similar to many other settings in the tropics. Intensive efforts should still be geared at preventing the risk factors for both acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease in our environment. Keywords : Haemodialysis, practice, tropics, Resource limited

Effect of application of rice straw and cellulose on methane emission and biological nitrogen fixation in a subtropical paddy field. I. Methane emission soil-ARA and rice plant growth

Abstract: A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of the incorporation of rice straw and cellulose on methane flux, soil-acetylene reduction activity (ARA) and rice plant growth under a subtropical climate. Rice straw and cellulose (as paper) were applied at the rates of 4 and 10 t ha-1. Emission rates of CH4 from the paddy field without and with straw and cellulose amendments were measured by using the closed chamber method. Stimulation of N2-fixation by the amendments was measured as soil-ARA under anaerobic conditions. The measurements indicated that the application of 10 t ha-1 cellulose resulted in a relatively high emission of CH4, with an average flux of 106.7 mg CH4 m-2 h-1, followed by 10 t ha-1 straw, 51.7 mg m-2 h-1, compared with the control, 5.3 mg m-2 h-1. Application of straw and cellulose at the rate of 10 t ha-1 to the paddy field increased the CH4 emission 10 and 21 fold over the values of the control, respectively as estimated seasonal emissions. The soil-ARA levels in th...

Effect of breastfeeding during venepuncture in neonates.

Abstract: Background: Evidence suggests that infants feel pain, and painful experiences may lead to subsequent increased pain sensitivity. Owing to concerns regarding the potential adverse effects of pharmacological interventions in newborns, effective alternatives for pain control are being sought. Aim: The Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS) was used to determine the analgesic effect of breastfeeding during venepuncture. Methods: The study was of cross-over design where each neonate served as his/her own control. Median pain scores during venepuncture when neonates were being breastfed (BF) were compared with those when neonates were not being breastfed (NBF). The site of venepuncture and number of previous venepunctures were noted. Pain was assessed using NIPS. Results: In all, 38 term neonates (25 male, 13 female) were recruited. Mean (SD) age and weight were 8.42 (8.74) days and 2.89 (0.67) kg, respectively. The median pain score (interquartile range) of the neonates when breastfed was 1.50 (1–2), and 4...