Imaging (MRI) in Nigeria as a whole and in Jos in particular has added to the arsenal of valuable diagnostic tools in medical practice in this part of the world, with an increasing scope of its use. The aim of this ...

A case of familial polycystic kidney disease is reported. Although isolated cases of adult polycystic kidney disease have been reported in our environment, no case to our knowledge has been reported with a familial link. ...

Background: Communal/ethno‑religious crises have been on the increase in many parts of the world with attendant morbidity and mortality. Assailants often target the head of their victim, intent on causing mortal harm. ...

Background: Interest is growing in the value of the cardiothoracic ratio in clinical evaluation of patients, and the factors that influence its relevance. This study attempts to explore the normal values of the cardiothoracic ...

Radiological investigation is an important tool in the diagnosis of small bowel obstruction (SBO). While plain abdominal radiograph remains the commonest investigation done in SBO, contrast gastrointestinal radiography, ...

Femur length studies are few in Nigeria and the population used for the studies have been too small to provide a meaningful statistically significant data for the relationship between it and gestational age. Femur length ...

Background: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) assesses tubal status during infertility investigation. The scout film standardizes the film qualities and detects calcified areas in the pelvis. Unfortunately the film is often ...

This study investigates the photon shielding capability of concrete doped with FeO, photon attenuation parameters were determined for medical radiation application. The Win XCOM software was used to determine the ...