Outcome of unbooked pregnancies at the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Nigeria by Onwube OC, Nzeribe EA

“…Unbooked pregnancies contribute to adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Some paturients in Owerri, South eastern Nigeria and environs have the erroneous idea that booking was not important for safe motherhood. …”
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Intent at day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Owerri, Nigeria: Initial experiences by Christopher Nonso Ekwunife, Chioma Ijeoma Njike

“…Background and Objective: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been the default operation for cholelithiasis at Federal Medical Centre, Owerri for the past 2 years and the outcomes have been good. …”
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Investigation of the Potential Health Hazards of Petrol Station Attendants in Owerri Nigeria by HU Nwanjo, OA Ojiako

“…Possible biochemical changes in hepatic and renal functions due to exposure of petrol vapour were assessed in twenty (20) petrol station attendants in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. A corresponding twenty healthy subjects who were not exposed to petrol or its vapour were used as controls. …”
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Distribution of Spinal Deformities/Diseases by Age and Sex in Aba and Owerri, Nigeria

“…The study aimed at investigating the overall distribution of spinal deformities/diseases seen by orthopeadists in Aba and Owerri and to proffer preventive measures. The data for this work was source through hospital records and patients folder/files spanning a 5-year (2005-2009) period from selected orthopaedic specialist hospitals in Aba and Owerri metropolis. …”
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Glycohaemoglobin Concentration and Hepatocellular Enzymes Activities in Malaria Patients in Owerri, Nigeria by Johnkennedy Nnodim, Harrison Ugo Nwanjo

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River Nworie in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria: A Public Health Hazard by Alex D. Acholonu

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Prevalence and pattern of ocular disorders seen among artisans in Owerri, Imo State by Joseph Chukwuma Eziechila, Eberechukwu Ogbeanu Achigbu, Sebastian Ntuko Nwosu, Omobolake Tolutope Edema

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Membrane potential, serum calcium and serum selenium decrease in preeclampsia subjects in Owerri by Johnkennedy Nnodim, Nwodo Emmanuel, Okorie Hope, Constance Nwadike, Edward Ukamaka, Onah Christian

“…The aim of this study was to determine membrane potential, serum calcium and serum selenium levels in preeclampsia subjects in Owerri.   Methods A case control study involving 200 primigravida (100 preeclamptic and 100 apparently healthy) between the ages of 20 and 32 years attending General Hospital Owerri. …”
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Talent Management and Performance of Selected Commercial Banks in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria by Kelechi Ugwu, Halida E. Osisioma

“…This study investigates the extent of the relationship between Talent Management and Performance of Selected Commercial Banks in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted and primary data was collected through a questionnaire. …”
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Learning mode preferences of obstetrics and gynaecology students of Imo State University, Owerri by Ezem BU, Okeudo C

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Assessment of bacterial contamination of beef in slaughterhouses in Owerri zone, Imo state, Nigeria by Nnenna E Uzoigwe, Chinyere R Nwufo, Chibuzo S Nwankwo, Sally N Ibe, Chinasa O Amadi, Obinna G Udujih

“…Bacterial contamination of beef in three abattoirs in the Owerri zone, Imo state Nigeria was assessed for 10 weeks. …”
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Effect of Commercial Sand Mining on Water Quality Parameters of Nworie River In Owerri, Nigeria. by Peter U. Okorie, Alex D. W. Acholonu

“…Nworie River, in the Imo River basin of Nigeria, roughly bisects Owerri municipality which hosts the administrative capital of Imo State of Nigeria. …”
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Bacteriological evaluation of some sachet water on sales in Owerri metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria by Mgbakor, C., Ojiegbe, G.C., Okonko, I.O., Odu, O.O., Alli, J.A., Nwanze, J.C., Onoh, C.C.

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Haematologic and Biochemical Indices of Plasmodium falciparum Infected Inhabitants of Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. by paul chidoka chikezie

“…The present study seeks to investigate changes in haematologic and biochemical indices of moderately P. falciparum infected male inhabitants of Owerri Municipality. Haematologic and biochemical indices were estimated by spectrophotometric methods. …”
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Impact of 64-Kilometer Owerri-Umuahia Road Dualization on Communities and Environment in Imo State, Nigeria by K. O. Iroh, N. Kayode-Ojo

“…Data obtained reveals that 30.75% of respondents agreed that, the Owerri-Umuahia road dualization had a positive impact on reducing traffic congestion. …”
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Five year review of intrauterine contraceptive device use in Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Nigeria by Onyegbule OA, Idih EE, Ododo NA, Nzeribe AE

“…The family planning register of the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Federal Medical Center (FMC) Owerri was used to trace the case records of the clients who had accepted intrauterine contraceptive devices over the 5-year period.  …”
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Accumulation and recovery capacity of heavy metals in sand mine ponds of the Otamiri River in Owerri, Nigeria by Dike Henry Ogbuagu, Comfort Barikpoa Samuel

“…This study investigated the levels, index of accumulation and recovery capacity of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cu, Ni, Zn, Fe, Mn) in sand mine ponds of the Otamiri River in Owerri, Nigeria during the wet season of 2012. Water (WC) and sediment samples (SD) were collected from six sampling points, with WC 1-WC 3 and SD 1-SD 3 located within a derelict mine pond and WC 4-WC 6 and SD 4-SD 6 located within an actively mined pond. …”
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Vertical Distribution of Cadmium and Lead on Soils Affected by Metropolitan Refuse Disposal in Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria by E.U. Onweremadu, J.U. Amaechi, B.N. Ndukwu

“…The authors investigated distribution of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) in soil profile pits affected by municipal solid wastes in Avu dumpsite in Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria in 2010. Transect soil survey technique was used in aligning profile pits for field studies and sampling. …”
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Assessment of human exposure to food crops contaminated with lead and cadmium in Owerri, South-eastern Nigeria by Joseph Ikechukwu Nwachukwu, Leon J. Clarke, Elias Symeonakis, Francis Q. Brearley

“…Materials and method: This study presents a framework for critical analysis of human exposure patterns to potentially contaminated food crops using the city of Owerri (Nigeria) as case study. It systematically assessed the metal burden of soil and staple food crops and the potential health risk associated with dietary exposure of humans to contaminated food crops. …”
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Risk factors and microbiological pattern of post caesarean wound infection in Federal Medical Centre Owerri by Onwube OC, Nzeribe EA, Onyegbule E, Osuagwu EC, Okoye CC, Iyiegbu C, Njemanze C

Subjects: “…Federal Medical Centre Owerri…”
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