356 research outputs found
Pyogenic liver abscess mimicking pleural effusion
Pyogenic liver abscess is a major visceral abscess that may pose a diagnostic dilemma in a febrile child with prominent extra-abdominal symptoms. We present a case of a well-nourished, immunocompetent four-year-old girl who had none of the common predispositions to a liver abscess. Hence, in this unusual setting, pyogenic liver abscess was not considered at the initial assessment, until closer evaluation and futile efforts to drain a seemingly large “pleural effusion” eventually revealed the diagnosis, which was confirmed by imaging. She underwent ultrasound-guided percutaneous drainage of the pyogenic liver abscess to avert the sequelae of this potentially fatal disorder. This underscores the need to think laterally when considering differential diagnoses for the sick child.S Afr Fam Pract 2012;54(5):459-46
Determinants of rural bank loan repayment capacity among farmers in Yewa Division of Ogun State, Nigeria
This study examined the determinants of the Nigeria Agricultural Cooperative and Rural Development Bank (NACRDB) repayment by farmers in Yewa division of Ogun State. Primary data collected through scheduled interview with the help of a structured questionnaire as well as secondary data were used for this purpose. Descriptive analytical tools, linear discriminate function, and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data collected. Results show that majority of the respondents attributed reasons for loan default to production failure due to weather, pests, diseases and poor storage (72.5%). Furthermore, a good proportion of loan defaulters (52.5%) use the loan for farming. Discriminate analysis conducted shows that the total annual income of the household heads, other occupation of the respondents and membership of cooperative society are the most significant variables that discriminate between rural bank users and non-‐users. The regression analysis shows that the most important variable for loan repayment is farm size (hectares) accounting for 32% of the variations in repayment level of the credit user, followed by farm income(0.29%). It was suggested that NACRDB loans should be disbursed through farmers’ cooperative society, with adequate monitoring and supervision
Geochemical characterisation of aquifers in the basement complex-sediment transition zone around Ishara, southwestern Nigeria
Health effects of arsenic and cadmium concentrations in the well and surface waters of Ago-Iwoyc, southwcstcn1 Nigeria
Aspect of the Environment impact Assessment of Limestone Quarry Site, Shagamu South Western Nigeria
Abundances of Nitrates and Coliform with Regards to Water Quality. In Some Parts of lbadan, Southwest, Nigeria.
Water pollution has been reported throughout the
world and Nigeria is not an exception. A very wide
range of pollutants have been recognized, including
Nitrogen species and bacteria. Nitrate (NO.) is the
main form of Nitrogen which occurs in water and is
becoming increasingly widespread because of
agriculture activities, the disposal of sewage and
wastes. This study thus focused on the assessment
of the water samples in Ibadan, .Southwest, Nigeria
based on these two pollutants (NO,) and. Colform)
and possibility of natural denitrification in the
study area. The surface and groundwater in Ibadan
h:w e been polluted by municipal, industrial
wastewater, agricultural activities among others.
1 he nitrate and coliform concentrations at thirty
sampling points with in Tbadan ranged from 5.89 to
250mg/l and 74-IOOOcfu/ lOOmg/1 respectively.
The concentration of nitrate and califom1 exceeded
the WHO limit of I Omg/1 and Ocfu/ lOOmg!r'in 93%
and 1OQ% of the sampled locations respectively.
High nitrate and califom1 ·levels were observed in
water from wells from the undeveloped part of the
smdv area. The decrease in nitrate concentration
viz a viz an increase in both HCO,- and pH along the
groundwater flow direction confirmed the
possibility of nitrate removal or natural denitrification
in the study area
The Relevance Of Multi Media Skills In Teaching And Learning Of Scientific Concepts In Secondary Schools In Lagos State, Nigeria
This study investigated the relevance of multi media skills in teaching and learning of scientific concepts in secondary schools. Self constructed questionnaire was administered to 120 students randomly selected in four secondary schools in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos state. Data generated were analyzed using chi-square statistical instrument. The findings of the study revealed that the acquisition of relevant skills in multi media will improve teaching and learning of scientific concepts in secondary schools. Based on the findings, recommendations were proffered to inculcate knowledge of multi media skills in improving teaching of science. Key words: Scientific concepts, Multimedia, Skills and Dat
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