CONTENTS

Editorial Board

Original Papers

Vitamin A: The expanding spectrum of uses.

E.F. Ugochukwu. 

67

Abstract

Plasma ascorbic acid concentration and some haematological parameters in homozygous sickle cell disease in Enugu metropolis.

S.O. Ureme, F.E. Ejezie, I.G. Maduka, G.I. Ibegbulam, K.E. Nwanne. 

71

Abstract

Susceptibility pattern of nasopharyngeal isolates of streptococcus pneumoniae among nursery school children in Enugu, Nigeria.

N.F. Onyemelukwe, M.E. Ohanu, Ada Nwokocha. 

74

Abstract

The prevalence of enterohaemorrhagic escherichia coli in children presenting with diahhoea at University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin, Nigeria.

A.I. Omoigberale, M. Okolie, M. Ajieh. #77

Abstract

Prevalence of HIV infections/AIDS among E.N.T. patients at U.N.T.H. Enugu.

N. Mgbor, G. Okafor. 

81

Abstract

HIV/AIDS awareness among post-primary students.

C.J. Ifedili. 

84

Abstract

Long steel wire penetrating through the upper aerodigestive tract in a home accident: A case report.

B.C. Ezeanolue. 

87

Abstract

Design and construction of strain guage interface pressure transducer for measurement of static and dynamic interface pressure applied by pressure garments and its relationship to deep vein thrombosis.

G.C. Okoye. 

89

Abstract

Knowledge , belief and practices of malaria preventive measures among pregnant women in Enugu.

P.N. Aniebue, C.O. Akpala, C.N. Onwasigwe, U.U. Aniebue. 

92

Abstract

Ilioinguinal and genitofemoral entrapment neuralgia. Experience in 8 cases and review of the literature.

E. Nwose. 

95

Abstract

Cautionary case of double carcinoma presenting as acute abdominal pain.

G.E. Njeze, S.O. Mgbor, W.I.B. Onuigbo. 

99

Abstract

Orbito-ocular tumours in Nigerian children.

E.N. Onwasigwe. 

100

Abstract

Teenage pregnancy: Knowledge and attitude of adolescents in South east Nigeria.

C.C. Ibeh, J.I. Ikechebelu. 

104

Abstract

Family planning attitude and practice amongst male doctors in Enugu, Eastern Nigeria.

H.E. Onah, H.U. Ezegwui. 

108

Abstract

A comparative study of maternal mortality in tertiary and secondary healthcare centres in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria.

I.O. Ehiemere, E. Anyaeji. 

111

Abstract

The use and abuse of psychoactive substances by students of a rural secondary school in Enugu, Nigeria.

K.O.B. Okonkwo, P.O. Ezeani.  

115

Abstract

Injection practices in Enugu, Nigeria.

M.N. Aghaji. 

118

Abstract

Audit of unbooked post-anaesthesia admissions to intensive care unit in Enugu, Nigeria.

P.U. Nze. 

121

Abstract

Contribution of low birth-weight and very low birth weight infants to perinatal mortality at the University of Nigeria teaching Hospital, Enugu.

G.N. Adimora. 

124

Abstract

Poor manufacturing practice (PMP) and near fatalities in emergency care: report of three cases.

Dora Akunyili, Paul Okonkwo. 

128

Invited paper: Tropical plants in healthcare delivery in Nigeria: Contributions of some members of compositae (Asteraceae).

J.C. Okafor. 

129

Abstract