Radiation exposure have been proven to be one of the major means of diagnosis which have gone a long way in improving heal cases. The aim of this study is to ascertain in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra state Nigeria. prospective cross sectional survey design of 284 respondents consisting of (50.4% male and […]
Radiographers and darkroom staff in developing countries engaged in darkroom radiography are often exposed to x-ray film processing chemicals including the developer. The possible effects of the developer have not been investigated to the best of our knowledge. This study was aimed at investigating the effects of x-ray film developer on the kidneys of wistar […]
Several reports have shown that diabetes self-management education (DSME) assists in preventing diabetes complications. This study assessed the opinions of practice nurses and dietitians on implementing DSME in Africa and the Caribbean. A total of 1,574 practice nurses and dietitians (1,057 Caribbean, 517 Nigerians) employed in the Ministries of Health in the two populations completed […]
Background: Menstruation and menopause have both been shown to significantly affect the concentration of a number of biologically important plasma constituents, including blood counts. Objective: To evaluate the haematological indices of menstruating, premenopausal and menopausal women in Nnewi with a view to establishing possible effects of menstruation and menopause on counts. Materials and Methods: One […]
Exposure of the brain and/or eyes to excess radiation could have serious consequences. This study investigated the radiation doses received by the brain and the lenses of the eyes during diagnostic computed tomography (CT) examination of the head. Lithium Fluoride thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD 100) chips were used to collect dose data from 32 patients(17males and […]
Diseases affecting the respiratory and cardiovascular systems are on the increase in many developing countries and often lead to death. Life style and work environment tend to contribute to the ugly development which is worsened by lack of the right drugs for treatment. Empirical observations showed that the disease was seen more in people exposed […]
Information and communication technology (ICT) has been the most fascinating phenomena that have characterized the 21st century. The growth of these technologies has over the years being accrued to researchers in the field of science and technology. The objective of this research was to determine the knowledge and utilization of ICT among radiography students in […]