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Item Antibiotics Sensitivity Profile Of Proteus Species Associated With Specific Infections at University Of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin(Published by College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, 2017) Giwa, A; Akanbi II, A.A; Nyamngee, A; Njan, A.A; Olubiyi, S.K; Rejuaro, F.M; Iman, S.A; Adedoja, A.AProteus is a proiitiiieni member ol llie I'amily Enterobacteriaeeae responsible for a variety ot' infections in human, such infections include urinary tract infection and many other opportunistic infections in human. The threat of antimicrobial resistance among important isolates is of great concern. This study was conducted to deteniiine the prevalence and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of Proteus spp associated with its specific infections at the University of llorin Teaching Hospital llorin. A retrospective review of cultures results of urine, wound swabs, ear and throat swabs were analysed. A total of 1,500 clinical samples were examined for identification of bacteria and their antimicrobial susceptibility. The greatest number of Proteus spp isolates were from wound swabs, 57.1%. followed by mid-stream urine 20.4%. Males were found to be more vulnerable than females in acquiring Proteus infections, 53.1% and 46.9% respectively. Results of the antimicrobial sensitivity testing showed that Imipenem and Piperacillin antibiotics were the most effective against Proteus spp with each having 100%, follow'ed by Ceftazidime 79.2%, and Ofloxacin 76.5%. The least effective antibiotic against Proteus was Augmentin 58.1% sensitivity. It is therefore recommended that Imipenem and Piperacillin should be used in the treatment of Proteus infections, and where both are not affordable. Ceftazidime and Ofloxacin could be used in the study area for the treatment of infections caused by Proteus. Regular monitoring of antimicrobial susceptibility is recommended.Item Nurses' Application of Dorothea Orem’s Self Care Theory towards Management of Chronically-ill Patients at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State(Islamic University in Uganda, 2019) Olubiyi, S.K; Ibitoye, O.F; Onasoga, O.A; Shaibu, E.O; Ibitoye, B.M; Nyamngee, AThe necessity to care by theoretical thinking and scientific method is recognized by considering a method based on theory to guide our practice hence nursing theories have to be applied to practice. Nursing theory depends on its utility in caring and in the disciplinary development hence, the need to assess the nurses’ application of Dorothea Orem’s self-care theory towards the management of critically ill patients in the university of Ilorin teaching hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state. The research sought to assess the level of knowledge of nurses’ application of the theory as well as factors that influences the application of Orem’s theory towards management of chronically ill patients. A descriptive research design was used and a total sampling technique was employed to get the sample size of 105 respondents. Instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire tested for validity and reliability through a pilot study with 0.778 using the Croabach Alpha method. The result revealed that nurses are knowledgeable about the theory, a major percentage of the nurses apply the theory to practice. Factors that affect the application of the theory were also identified. To ensure that holistic care is delivered at all levels of health care especially the tertiary, management should employ more nurses, make room for professional development programmes and trainings to update their knowledge periodically so as to care for patients living with chronic illnesses and enhance their quality of life, functional capacity, and personal and social welfareItem Processing method influences the effect of cassava (Manihot esculenta) consumption on blood lipid profile in rats.(International Journal of the Nigerian Society, 2014) Oyabambi, A.O; Ibitoye, C.M; Biliaminu, S.A; Okesina, K.B; Nyamngee, ACassava is consumed in many tropical countries and is fast becoming the major raw material of many diets, especially in the bakery, brewery and pharmaceutical industries. This study was aimed at determining the effects of various formulations of Cassava feeds on blood lipid profile in rats. Forty adult Wistar rats weighing between 120 and 150 g were divided into 4 groups of 10 rats each. The rats were acclimatized for one week; fed with different formulations of Cassava feeds ad libitum, after which the rats were allotted into groups. Group 1 was fed on Garri; group 2 on Cassava flour; group 3 on Tapioca, and the control group (group 4) on normal chow. After 4 weeks, each animal was anaesthetized by exposure to chloroform vapour and blood samples collected by cardiac puncture. Group 1 diet (Garri) significantly increased HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C) concentration and significantly decreased LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) concentration (p<0.05) compared with the control group. In Group 2 (Cassava flour), there was significant increase in the concentration of HDL-C (p<0.05). Group 3 (Tapioca) had a significant increase in TC, TG, LDL-C concentrations (p<0.05), but an insignificant increase in HDL-C concentration (p<0.05) when compared with the control. In conclusion, our findings suggest that Garri and Cassava flour but not Tapioca enhanced HDL-C in the blood, with Garri proving to be the better of the two.