Aim: The study is aimed at determining the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and production of Extended-spectrum Βeta-Lactamase (ESBLs) among Escherichia coli isolates from urine samples.
 Methods: A total 35 samples early morning mid-stream about 10-15 ml were collected Michael Okpara University Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) female hostel students; using sterile plastic containers. Each ...

BACKGROUND Renal dysfunction is very common in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension. The development of renal failure in the absence of clinical, anatomical or pathological causes renal of failure is termed hepatorenal syndrome (HRS). AIM The present study was constructed to investigate the possible protective effects of nebivolol (Nebi) against D-galactosamine (Gal)...

BACKGROUND Cardiovascular inflammation is a key contributor to the development of atherosclerosis and the prediction of cardiovascular events among healthy women. An emerging literature suggests biomarkers of inflammation vary by geography of residence at the state-level, and are associated with individual-level socioeconomic status. Associations between cardiovascular inflammation and state-le...

There is now evidence that the pathophysiology of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is related to inflammation and oxidative & nitrosative stress (IO&NS) with a) signs of immune activation and a suppression of ex vivo cellular immune responses; and b) damage to membrane lipids, functional proteins and DNA by O&NS. The above disorders are mediated by intracellular inflammation as indicated by an in...