University of Nigeria, Nsukka

About: University of Nigeria, Nsukka is a education organization based out in Nsukka, Nigeria. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Health care. The organization has 10211 authors who have published 13685 publications receiving 138922 citations.

Chlorproguanil - Dapsone - Artesunate versus artemether - Lumefantrine: A randomized, double-blind phase III trial in African children and adolescents with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria

Abstract: Chlorproguanil−dapsone−artesunate (CDA) was developed as an affordable, simple, fixed-dose artemisinin-based combination therapy for use in Africa. This trial was a randomized parallel-group, double-blind, double-dummy study to compare CDA and artemether−lumefantrine (AL) efficacy in uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria and further define the CDA safety profile, particularly its hematological safety in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) -deficient patients.

Seasonal and annual rainfall variations over Nigeria

Abstract: Variations of monthly and annual rainfall over the southern, middle belt and northern regions of Nigeria as well as the country as a whole are examined for a 72–year period (1916–1987). In this way the zonal distribution of the country's rainfall is taken into account. The extent and nature of non-random changes, such as fluctuations, trend, and persistence, are investigated. The fluctuations were filtered by a Gaussian low-pass filter and the resulting curves are discussed. Trend analysis showed a tendency towards decreasing annual rainfall totals in all the regions, with rates of decrease being greatest after 1961 in the southern region. All regions experienced the reverse of the trend during the 1931–1960 period. Overall, no significant persistence was evident in all the series. Power spectrum analysis revealed the existence of significant oscillations in the rainfall totals. These have time periods of 2·00–2·82 years in the middle belt and northern regions. 3·00–4·80 years in the middle belt, and 8·009·60 years in all the regions. The implications of these fluctuations, and continued application of the 1931–1960 normal for planning purposes, are pointed out, as well as suggestions for further lines of inquiry.

Access to Electronic Healthcare Information Resources in Developing Countries: experiences from the Medical Library, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria

Abstract: This paper presents results from a preliminary investigation into the situation regarding access to electronic healthcare information in developing countries, focusing on the circumstances in the Medical Library, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria. A review of current literature examines broader issues around access to electronic information in developing countries, and specific issues regarding electronic healthcare information. Studies that particularly focus on the situation in Nigeria are identified. Information gathered from a series of interviews with the librarian at the Medical Library identify a number of issues, including the lack of an adequate ICT infrastructure and affordable online access, and a need for library staff and library users to gain ICT skills and information seeking skills. Areas for further research are identified.