Healthcare Studies

[ Volume-1(2023) & Issue-1 ]

Research article

Ameliorative Effect of Vitamin E and C on Paraquat Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rat

  • By Benjamin Nnamdi Okolonkwo, Ngozi Brisibe, Ibitoroko Maureen George-Opuda - 16 Feb 2023
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 1(2023), Issue: 1, Pages: 1 - 6
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs111
  • Received: 19. 01. 2023; Accepted: 08. 02. 2023; Published: 16. 02. 2023
Abstract:  

The kidney is an exceptionally essential organ required for metabolic byproducts elimination in the body and when the kidney is impaired, this role is compromised. Paraquat is a poison that is known to have harmful effect in various organs. Subsequently, the point of this study was to reveal the Read more

Research article

Uptake of Modern Family Planning Among Postpartum Women Attending Postnatal Clinic in Busolwe Hospital, Butaleja District, Eastern Uganda

  • By Fred Mubale, Ann Grace Auma, Raymond Otim, Nelly Atim - 16 Feb 2023
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 1(2023), Issue: 1, Pages: 7 - 23
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs112
  • Received: 26. 01. 2023; Accepted: 09. 02. 2023; Published: 16. 02. 2023
Abstract:  

Background: Family planning (FP) is key to preventing the social, economic and health consequences resulting from unintended pregnancies. Failure to control family size and child spacing has pressing negative effects on the health of women, their children, the community and the nation at large. D Read more

Research article

Antidotal Effect of Vitamin E and C in the Management of Paraquat Intoxication in Rat

  • By Benjamin Nnamdi Okolonkwo, Ngozi Brisibe, Ibitoroko Maureen George-Opuda - 28 Mar 2023
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 1(2023), Issue: 1, Pages: 24 - 29
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs113
  • Received: January 25, 2023; Accepted: March 15, 2023; Published: March 28, 2023
Abstract:  

The liver is an essential organ involved in anabolic and catabolic processes in the body. Substance like paraquat is injurious to the liver by way of oxidative damage. Vitamin E and C are known antioxidant used to tackle oxidative stress. The aim of this study was focused at evaluating the antido Read more

Research Article

Effect of Gravidity on Atherogenic Indices in Normotensive and Hypertensive 3rd Trimester Pregnant Women

  • By Tomaziga Tomiloba Oladapo-Akinfolarin, Oladapo Mayowa Akinfolarin, Maureen Chibuzor Maduagwu, Chikadibia Fyneface Amadi, Ebirien-Agana Samuel Bartimaeus - 31 May 2023
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 1(2023), Issue: 1, Pages: 30 - 38
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs114
  • Received: March 15, 2023; Accepted: May 20, 2023; Published: May 31, 2023
Abstract:  

The nine-month period during which a woman bears her unborn child is known as the gestation period. It is common practice to divide the total number of weeks or months of pregnancy into three equal parts, or trimesters. Pregnant women who are at risk for cardiovascular disease may be at even grea Read more

Research Article

The Effect of Parity on Atherogenic Indices in Normotensive Pregnant Women at 2nd Trimester

  • By Tomaziga Tomiloba Oladapo-Akinfolarin, Oladapo Mayowa Akinfolarin, Maureen Chibuzor Maduagwu, Chikadibia Fyneface Amadi, Edna Ogechi Nwachukwu-Ibegbulem - 31 May 2023
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 1(2023), Issue: 1, Pages: 39 - 46
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs115
  • Received: March 15, 2023; Accepted: May 19, 2023; Published: May 31, 2023
Abstract:  

A physiological increase in plasma lipids occurs during normal pregnancy. However, this occurrence is not atherogenic because it is regulated by hormones. Although the majority of the changes that occur during pregnancy are transient, they do coincide with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) Read more