KIU Journal of Health Sciences

Volume 4, Issue 2 (2024)

KJHS Volume 4 Issue 2 12 Articles

Volume 4, Issue 2 (2024) Volume 4, Issue 2 (2024)

December 2024 Volume 4 Issue 2

Table of Contents

Articles in this Edition

1

Targeting oxidative stress in cancer management: The role of antioxidant phytochemicals

Alum E.U, Nwuruku A.O, Edwin N. Pages 1-10

2

The role of malnutrition in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) progression and understanding its underlying mechanism in western Uganda: A narrative review

Hassan H.A, Abdalla D, Nabirye S, Ahmed A.A, Aja P.M Pages 11-14

3

Advancements in microfluidic technologies for point-of-care diagnostics and treatment

Uzorka A, Musa B, Kibirige D, Makumbi D Pages 15-21

4

Typhoid fever and medicinal plants review: A case study in Nigeria

Olaniyi T. D, Adetutu A, Oyedeji-Amusa O. M Pages 22-48

5

Epidemiology, microbiology, treatment and treatment outcomes of necrotizing fasciitis in the east Africa region: A systematic review

Ibitoye, O.A, Adebayo I.A, Sankaranpandia V, Fasogbon I.V, Agwu E Pages 49-70

6

Phytochemicals in malaria treatment: Mechanisms of action and clinical efficacy

Alum E.U Pages 71-84

7

Vectorial infectivity screening and epidemiology of schistosomiasis among inhabitants of Zango Kataf local government area, southern Kaduna, Nigeria

Ishiekwene U, Kogi E, Zakari H, Zakari S, Mbanu G.E Pages 85-105

8

High prevalence of female genital mutilation and gender-based violence among women in Ebonyi state

Ofor O. C, Freitas A.A, Wome P.A & Ani K.C Pages 106-115

9

Anatomical investigation of tensor vastus intermedius: A cadaveric study

Aliyu M.N., Ibrahim I., Nuhu S., Abubakar U.F.M. Pages 116-126

10

Social and psycho-physiological cConsequences of overcrowding aAmong internally displaced persons in Nigeria's North-East (A Psychological Appraisal of IDP’S in Dalori Camp, Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeria)

Akinbode G.A, Ayodeji F, Aroyewun B.A, Obadan O.A. Pages 127-141

11

Histomorphological findings in the brain of adult Wistar rats exposed to the ecstasy Pill; 3, 4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine

Idehen IC, Yibala O, Yakubu BS, Bankole JK, Asibor E, Dic-Ijiewere EO, Chelimo JJ, Iyevhobu KO Pages 142-151

12

Histopathological and biochemical impacts of aqueous Carica papaya leaf extract on the liver of streptozotocin-induced diabetic Albino Rats

Idehen I.C, Yibala O, Yakubu B.S, Onyinyechi B, Dic-ijiewere E. O, Chelimo J. J. Pages 152-170