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Some of The Biochemical Effects of Artemether on the Reproductive Hormones in Pregnant Wistar Rats. 蒿甲醚对妊娠Wistar大鼠生殖激素的一些生化影响。

Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Pub Date : 2011-03-15 DOI: 10.4314/TJHC.V18I1.64481

A. Tijani, Sa Biliamin, Ma Adekilekun

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Rectal Signet-ring Cell Carcinoma associated with Schistosomiasis in A Nigerian Teenager: A Case Report and Literature Review 尼日利亚一名青少年伴血吸虫病的直肠印戒细胞癌一例报告及文献复习

Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Pub Date : 2011-03-15 DOI: 10.4314/TJHC.V18I1.64489

K. Adeniji, O. Ibrahim

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Intestinal Parasitosis Among Unicef Primary School Pupils Of Isingwu Oraifite Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Southeastern Nigeria 尼日利亚东南部Isingwu Oraifite Ekwusigo地方政府区的联合国儿童基金会小学生肠道寄生虫病

Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Pub Date : 2011-01-12 DOI: 10.4314/TJHC.V18I1.64476

Kv Okolo, N. Ozumba, V. Oguoma, E. Mbanefo

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Hypocalcaemia Occurring Within Forty-Eight Hours Of Birth In Term Infants With Severe Birth Asphyxia 严重出生窒息的足月婴儿出生48小时内发生的低钙血症

Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Pub Date : 2010-10-18 DOI: 10.4314/TJHC.V17I2.60979

A. N. Onyiriuka

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Clinical Spectrum of Benign Breast Diseases In Osogbo, Nigeria. 尼日利亚奥索博良性乳腺疾病的临床谱

Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Pub Date : 2010-10-18 DOI: 10.4314/TJHC.V17I2.67337

A. Oguntola, O. Akanbi, M. Adeoti, K. Ojemakinde

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Preliminary Investigations Of Effectiveness Of Herbal Remedies Used For HIV Infection In Nigeria 尼日利亚用于治疗艾滋病毒感染的草药有效性的初步调查

Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Pub Date : 2010-10-18 DOI: 10.4314/TJHC.V17I2.60998

A. Onifade, A. Jewell, A. Okesina

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Factors Influencing Antenatal Care Seeking Behaviour Among Women In Bangladesh 影响孟加拉国妇女寻求产前护理行为的因素

Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Pub Date : 2010-10-18 DOI: 10.4314/TJHC.V17I2.67338

M. Rahman, S. Haque

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Psychosocial Care And Adjustment Of Children And Families With Sickle Cell Disease: The Nigerian Perspective 患有镰状细胞病的儿童和家庭的社会心理护理和调整:尼日利亚的观点

Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Pub Date : 2010-10-18 DOI: 10.4314/TJHC.V17I2.60973

M. Tunde-Ayinmode

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Reasons For Cancellation of Elective Paediatric Surgery Cases 取消选择性儿科手术病例的原因

Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Pub Date : 2010-10-18 DOI: 10.4314/TJHC.V17I2.60976

I. Abdur-Rahman, I. Kolawole

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Prevalence Of Malaria Parasitaemia In Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics At The University Of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria 尼日利亚伊洛林伊洛林大学教学医院产前门诊孕妇疟疾寄生虫病患病率

Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Pub Date : 2010-10-18 DOI: 10.4314/TJHC.V17I2.61035

O. J. Abulraheem, J. P. Fabiy, S. K. Babatunde, M. A. Alayande, A. Akanbi, A. Fawole

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