January 2012

Neuroscientific Approach to Behavioural Health in Cancer Cases in the Year 1824

Since life events may be considered stressors, how to improve the behavioural health of the cancer patient is worthy of study. This was done by going back to the year 1824 in order to appreciate how two medical masters scientifically handled the well being of an affected patient and a patient’s relative. It is concluded that these historical antecedents provide useful data applicable to modern stress management,...

Author(s): Wilson I. B. Onuigbo

January 2012

Morris Water Maze Performance of Growing Wistar Rats Exposed to Telephone Mast Base Stations

This study assessed the possible harmful effects of close exposure to telephone mast base stations on the behaviour of growing Wistar rats. Animals were exposed to the vicinity of base stations, closely monitored and observed. At the end of the exposure period, behavioural studies were undertaken using the Morris water maze. Results showed conspicuous hair loss and slight pigmentation on the skin of experimental...

Author(s): Ijomone Omamuyovwi M., Nwoha Polycarp U., Obi Augustine U. and Alese Magaret O.