November 2024

Molecular detection of Schistosoma haematobium infection among school children in Sabon-Gari Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Urogenital schistosomiasis is the most prevalent type of schistosomiasis, leading to terminal haematuria and bladder wall pathology. The disease is often characterized by blood in urine, affecting 110 million individuals globally. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of Schistosoma haematobium infection, the major pathogen of the disease, among school-age children in Sabon...

Author(s): Justina S. Obademi, Muhammad S. Aliyu, Ahmed B. Suleiman, Aminu I. Musa, Adetutu F. Adeyemi, Gideon I. Joseph, and Emmanuel O. Balogun,

November 2024

In vivo assessment of aqueous extract of African locust beans pulp-mango peel blend as a potential alternative natural sweetener for Alloxan induced diabetic rats

The search for safer and more nutritious natural sweeteners as alternatives to commercial sweeteners, which are implicated in obesity and diabetes mellitus, has led to the utilization of African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) pulp, which is rich in dietary fibers, soluble sugars, and vitamins. Mango peels, containing antioxidants, fiber, and nutraceuticals, were also used. The pulp and mango peels were blended and used...

Author(s): Abugh Samson Hough, Barnabas Asen Anhwange and Barnabas Aloo kyenge