Health Sciences

Background: Cervical cancer is the commonest genital tract cancer worldwide, and has a high burden of morbidity and mortality in developing countries of which Nigeria is part of. Human immune deficiency virus (HIV) increases the risk of dysplastic changes in the cervix leading to increasing premalignant and malignant lesions of the cervix. Pregnant HIV positive women may be at a higher risk of having pre-invasive cervical lesions. Pregnancy presents an opportunity to screen women of reproductive age for the premalignant lesions of the cervix using Pap smear.

Wild High insulin resistance is a condition where the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to elevated levels of insulin in the blood. Homeopathy addresses insulin resistance by aiming to improve the body’s insulin sensitivity and overall metabolism. This paper highlights a case study of a 36-year-old female who came to Dr Batra’s with severe insulin resistance, showcasing how individualized homeopathic treatment helped alleviate her symptoms and improved her quality of life.

Haemorrhoids, characterised by the prolapse or enlargement of the vascular cushions of the rectum and anus, affect a significant proportion of the population, resulting in symptoms such as bleeding, pain, and itching. The management of haemorrhoids varies according to the severity of the condition, with both surgical and minimally invasive options available.

The aim of the study was to analyse the genetic parameters of age at first calving and calving interval in the Kuri cattle breed, using data from 292 cows from 15 bulls born at the Sayam research station in Niger and monitored over the period 1994 to 2011. Genetic parameters were determined by the mother-daughter regression method and by the variance component method using a father mixed-effects model based on restricted maximum likelihood. The effects of season and year of calving were significant (p < 0.05) on the two reproductive parameters studied.

Background and objectives: Controlling coronary artery plaque regression is essential for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, as it directly influences patient outcomes. Although advancements have been made in imaging and pharmacotherapy, significant challenges remain in accurately assessing plaque changes and managing associated treatment side effects.

With Herpes zoster, or shingles, is a viral condition that can cause intense pain and discomfort, often leading to long-term complications like post-herpetic neuralgia. Conventional treatments typically manage the symptoms but may not prevent these lingering effects. However, homeopathy has demonstrated significant efficacy in treating herpes zoster, providing rapid relief from symptoms and preventing chronic pain. This case study of a 37-year-old female shows how a single homeopathic remedy led to complete recovery within three months, with no residual pain, burning, or itching.

Uterine rupture is an obstetric mishap with associated morbidity and mortality consequences for the fetus and the mother. Promptness and accuracy of diagnosis of uterine rupture will help in instituting interventions to reduce these complications. Sometimes, the clinical presentations such as abdominal pain, abnormal fetal heart rate or intrauterine fetal death, bleeding per vaginam and loss of previously noted fetal station in a parturient may not be typical in uterine rupture.

Myrianthus arboreus is an indigenous African species of socio-economic importance, widely distributed in the South Sudanese part of Côte d’Ivoire. A good knowledge of its phenology could contribute to its conservation and sustainable management in the context of climate change. The objective of this study was to analyze some phenophases of Myrianthus arboreus from the localities of Abengourou, Adzopé, Daloa, Diabo and Zouan Hounien in order to consider its possible domestication.

Hair loss can be caused by ennumber of reasons, ATE (acute telogen effluvium) is a common type of hair loss that affects people after they experience severe stress or provoked by stressful events, trauma, illness, malnutrition, hormonal imbalance and drugs. Symptoms include thinning hair, usually around the top of head. Homeopathy offers a holistic approach to treating hair loss by addressing the underlying causes rather than just the symptoms, by promoting natural healing and restoring balance in the body, homeopathy effectively reduces hair fall and supports re growth.

Pediculosis capitis, a common scalp condition caused by infestation with Pediculus humanus capitis (head lice), frequently affects preschool and elementary-aged children, with females being more prone than males. A 45-year-old female presented with severe lice and nits infestation due to lack of hair her hair became matted, causing intense itching and an offensive smell, ultimately leading to the need for head shaving. Homeopathy offers effective treatment for pediculosis capitis, using gentle remedies to achieve a lice-free scalp without harsh chemicals.