CONTENTS                                                                                                                             

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HIV/AIDS in Nigeria: Rethinking Women’s Vulnerabilities beyond the Biomedical Paradigm

E. J. Otive-Igbuzor                                                                                                                 

1

Abstract

Human Low Density Lipoprotein as a Vehicle of Atherosclerosis

J. C. Igweh, W. C. Nwafia and F. E. Ejezie                                                                             

7

Abstract

Ascorbic Acid and Beta-Carotene Alleviate Oxidative Effect of London King Size^® Cigarette Smoke on Tissue Lipids

A. I. Akinwande and A. O. A. Adebule                                                                                 

12

Abstract

Relationship between Dynamic Balance and the Muscular Strength of the Non-Paretic Lower Limbs of Patients with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia

O. A. Olawale, A. O. Ajiboye and V. Maduagwu                                                                  

16

Abstract

The Awareness, Beliefs and Practices regarding Schistosomiasis among Indigenes of Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, Nigeria

N. C. Awujo, S. N. Chinweike-Umeh and S. O. Kazeem                                                      

21

Abstract

The Effect of Aqueous Root Extract of Watherian Indica on Gastrointestinal Smooth Muscle Activity

Yusuf Sadiq, Aliyu Mohammed and Omotosho Wasilat Titilayo                                          

27

Abstract

The Anti-Ovulatory Effect of a Seed Extract of Ricinus Communis-linn

R. T. McNeil, C. C. Noronha, T. O. Kusemiju and A. O. Okanlawon                                 

31

Abstract

Nutritive-Element Interaction: A Review

J. B. Adekalu                                                                                                                         

35

Abstract

The Effect of Crude Extract of Garcinia Kola Seed on the Histology and Hormonal Milieu of Male Sprague-Dawley Rats’ Reproductive Organs

A. O. Akpantah, A. A. Oremosu, M. O. Ajala, C. C. Noronha and A. O. Okanlawon         

40

Abstract

An Unusual Case of Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Mandible

W. L. Adeyemo, A. L. Ladeinde, M. O. Ogunlewe and B. O. Bamgbose                           

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Abstract

SHORT COMMUNICATION

Blood Pressure responses to Aqueous Extract of Rauvolfia Vomitoria (Afzel)

O. O. Amole                                                                                                                          

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