TOPICS

Background of the study

The Malaria remains one of the most serious global health problems. There are an estimated one million deaths each year, with nearly seventy five percent (75%) occurring in children living in sub-Saharan Africa. The history of malaria stretc...

INTRODUCTION

Globally, Malaria is likely one of the first illnesses known to humans and has had a significant influence on the development of our culture. According to Margret & Suzzan (2019), the history of malaria and the horrific consequences it has on humans go...

OBJECTIVES OF THIS STUDY

This study is aimed at:

1. Determining the serum protein levels and CIC level in cerebral malaria patients, those currently on treatments, severe malaria and apparently healthy individuals.
2. Comparing the level among th...

ABSTRACT

The use of medicinal plant extracts to maintain health, prevent or cure various diseases is known since ancient times. However, most times, there is little or no knowledge of the associated possible toxic injuries on vital organs morphology or functions from the use of such pla...

ABSTRACT

High records of occurrences of child mortality were documented in ancient Rome and in modern Ibadan. Available studies on ancient Rome focused on the effect of female infanticide on the population, and those on modern Ibadan, concentrated on the effects of cerebral malaria on c...

ABSTRACT

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neuropaediatric condition which occurs as a result of damage to an immature brain resulting in abnormal motor development requiring special care. Caring for children with CP may affect the quality of life and/or impact on the general health status of th...