Pounded yam is a staple food consumed in Makurdi, Benue State. The sold along major streets and roads the town, as such; it prone to bacterial contamination from different sources. study was aimed at assessing susceptibility pattern of bacteria isolated pounded Makurdi metropolis. One hundred forty (140) samples were aseptically collected seven vending sites (Wurukum, Wadata, High level, Naka r...

BACKGROUND Despite the numerous complications associated with traditional bonesetters' (TBS) practices, their patronage has remained high in developing countries. The aim was to study the reasons patients seek TBS treatment. METHODS This was a descriptive hospital-based study of 120 patients who were treated by TBS. The sociodemographic profile of the patients, details of injuries sustained, ...

Background: Stroke is a common neurological disorder associated with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Aim: The study set out to characterize the clinico-radiologic pattern of stroke patients as well determine correlation between clinical computed tomographic (CT) scan findings in tertiary hospital Makurdi, North central Nigeria. Method: This was retrospective 145 clinically suspected str...

The collection and use of data on climate change its impacts are crucial for effective adaptation risk management. revolution in internet access, technology costs has led to a shift from using traditional paper-based the Mobile Data Collection Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) such as smartphones tablets. In this paper, we report our experiences both approaches household business survey during ...

Assessment of radiation and determination heavy metals in underground water was achieved with the use Atomic Absorption Spectrometer PG990 (AAS) at Chemistry Laboratory, Department Benue State University, Makurdi. Radiation Alert Meter used to assess level on respective study centers. The investigation showed average from borehole samples range 0.003μSv/hr 0.020μSv/hr below recommended value wh...

Although a major section of pregnant women in Nigeria are immune to rubella infection, cases of congenital rubella syndrome are still been seen in hospitals. Rubella is not a reportable disease in Nigeria and data of its epidemiology are extremely rare. In this study, we estimate the burden of acute rubella virus infection among pregnant women during their first trimester in Makurdi-Benue State...