EDITORIAL

Evidence-based decision-making: a panacea for improving quality of health care in developing countries 

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FE Okonofua

ORIGINAL

RESEARCH ARTICLES

Ophthalmic surgical procedures in children at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City 

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Adesuwa I Osahon and Oseluese A Dawodu

Management of penetrating colorectal trauma in civilian practice 

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OO Oludiran and U Osime

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Intra-operative blood transfusion among adult surgical patients in a tertiary hospital in Benin City, Nigeria   

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CO Imarengiaye, ME Enosolease and PE Iribhogbe

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Childhood urinary tract infection in Benin City: pathogens and antimicrobial sensitivity pattern   

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MO Ibadin

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Screening for microalbuminuria amongst medical students in University of Benin, Nigeria: a pilot study     

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Evelyn I Unuigbe, Ahbor D Ighoroje, Frank A Imariagbe, Ogechika K Alozie

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Knowledge and practice of universal precautions among doctors and laboratory workers in Central Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria   

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AN Ofili, MC Asuzu and OH Okojie

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Treatment of unerupted maxillary incisors — a case report     

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AA Umweni and MA Ojo

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LABORATORY REPORTS

Studies on the nutritional value and anti-tumour property of the bark of Spondias mombin L.     

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M Idu, JE Ataman, AO Akhigbe, OG Ucho, SF Akinbo and FK Idu

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Cyanide profiles of some Nigerian edible mushrooms in the raw and processed states     

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NP Okolie and DA Gbuji

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Chronic cyanide toxicity and urinary enzyme excretion in rabbits   

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NP Okolie and B Ivwighregweta

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