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Study on Extra-Cost Implications of Hospital Acquired Infection in Paediatric Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria

Catherine N. F. Kesah, Matthias Egri-Okwaji, Tolu Odugbemi and Edna Iroha 

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Cost Evaluation of Commonly Prescribed Antihypertensive Drugs and the Pattern of Prescription among Doctors in the Lagos University Teaching Hospital

S. O. Olayemi and A. F. B. Mabadeje

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Serum Vitamin E, Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels of Nigerian Women with Unexplained Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage

O. S. Oladimeji, O. A. Magbagbeola, S. S. Peter, T. A. Adewole and I. A. Akinwande 

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Residents Perspectives on the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria's Activities and Programmes

J. N. Osagie, B. J. Bojuwoye, F. O. Enahoro and A. A. Kalejaiye

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Effect of Light and Darkness on Packed Cell Volume in the Rat

A. A. Osinubi, F. I. Duru, C. C. Noronha and A. O. Okanlawon  

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Schistosoma Mansoni: Effect of Miracidial Dosage and Aestivation on Cercarial Production and Survival Rate of Biomphlaria pfeifferi

L. I. Badger and J. P. O. Oyerinde

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Anthropometric Indices, Nutritional Status and Age at Menarche in Female Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients in Lagos

I. I. Olatunji-Bello, M. O. Kehinde and S. O. Gbenebitse  

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Refusal of Consent to Medical Treatment: Analysis of Medical and Dental Disciplinary Tribunal vs. Okonkwo (2001) 3S.C.N.J 1 OR (2001) 7 N.W.L.R. (PT 711) 206

H. A. Olaniyan 

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Sterilization and Disinfection Procedures by Dental Practitioners in Nigeria

C. O. Onyeaso, O. O. da Costa and M. O. Arowojolu

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Effect of Methanol Extract of Kigelia africana on Sperm Motility and Fertility in Rats

K. A. Ogbeche, Y. O. Ogunbiyi and F. I. O. Duru  

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Comparison of the Metabolic Effects of Ethanolic Extract of Ancistrophyllum Secundiflorum and Menstrogen in the Pregnant Dutch-White Rabbit

O. S. Odesanmi, A. O. Dawodu, G. M. Osituga and O. A. Magbagbeola

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Basal Metabolic Rate in Healthy Young Adults in Lagos

I. I. Olatunji-Bello and Odewale O. A. 

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Hypotensive Effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa in Normotensive Volunteers

I. P. Odigie and S. A. Adigun 

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