This study conducted a quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA), incorporating the effect of boiling water, on major sources drinking water for households in Afikpo North LGA, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Water samples were collected from12 boreholes (n =36), popular spring (n= 36) and four brands sachet 36).The analysed laboratory colonies microorganisms, coliform organisms, E. coli, Salmonella...

Three new formulations of temephos (LAVIFOS SG 1%, MOSQ SG 1% and AZAI-SS ZG 1%) were evaluated for larvicidal efficacy against larvae of Aedes aegypti (L.) in waterstorage jars under field-simulated conditions. LAVIFOS SG 1% and MOSQ SG 1% are sand granule formulations, whereas AZAI-SS ZG 1% is zeolite granule formulation. Each formulation contained 1% temephos as an active ingredient. Each fo...

Spatone Iron-Plus is a naturally occurring mineral water from Trefriw Wells Spa in Conwy County, North Wales, UK. It contains approximately 0.20 mg of iron per millilitre as ferrous sulphate and has been shown to provide iron in a highly bio-available form. A 24 ml sachet contains approximately 5 mg of iron. Iron deficiency is common in the obstetric population. However, compliance with traditi...

A majority of Africans rely on traditional medicine as the primary form of health care. Yet most traditional medicine products have a short shelf life, especially for water-based formulations such as macerations, infusions and decoctions. Indeed, many of these water extracts become unfit for human consumption after five to seven days of conservation either because of the degradation or toxicity...

A majority of Africans rely on traditional medicine as the primary form of health care. Yet most traditional medicine products have a short shelf life, especially for water-based formulations such as macerations, infusions and decoctions. Indeed, many of these water extracts become unfit for human consumption after five to seven days of conservation either because of the degradation or toxicity...

The length of stay for patients undergoing joint arthroplasty has reduced but there is a paucity knowledge relating to bowel management within this enhanced recovery framework. study's primary aim was determine which two dosage regimens macrogol (Movicol®) commenced pre-operatively most effective in facilitating return normal function. Ninety-one eligible were randomised one three groups: 1) co...