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Children are the foundation of our shared future, yet millions are burdened by Early Life Stress (ELS), undermining their mental health and potential. The 2024 World Children’s Day theme, "Listen to the Future, Stand Up for Children's Rights," underscores the urgent need to address these...

The mother-infant bond plays a pivotal role in early neurodevelopment, and disruptions to this relationship can lead to significant behavioral and neurochemical alterations. This study explores the impact of maternal separation on cognitive and exploratory behaviors, redox status, and neuroanato...

Abstracts of Research Papers Presented at the 20th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of the Anatomical Society of Nigeria (7-9 September 2024) held at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Abstracts of Research Papers Presented at the 19th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of the Anatomical Society of Nigeria held at Baze University Abuja on 6 – 9 September 2023

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the primary culprit behind anovulatory infertility and is one of the most prevalent endocrine disorders affecting women of childbearing age. The aim of the study was to explore the impact of Lycopersicon esculentum isolate on PCOS induced by letrozole in fem...

Levonorgestrel, a dedicated emergency contraceptive, is prone to abuse by women of reproductive age group. We evaluated the modulatory effects of varying and repeated doses of the drug on lipid profiles in female rats. Twenty adult female Wistar rats were randomized into four groups. The normal ...

Anatomical variations in the celiac trunk and hepatic artery are critical for clinical practice, particularly in regions with unique population characteristics. This study investigated the relationship between celiac trunk, hepatic artery dimensions and their sex differences among Hausa subjects...

Cancer is a multifactorial disease caused by combined genetic and non-genetic changes. Breast cancer being the second leading cause of death in women. A large percentage of known anticancer medicines are derived from various plant species. Dennettia tripetala has been found to contain vitamins, ...

Among its various applications, the stem juice of Costus afer has gained attention in the scientific community for its potential in tissue repair and regeneration. This study was carried out to assess the expression of hyaluronic acid synthase 3 (HAS3) in wounds treated with C. afer stem juice e...

The most common cause of lung diseases among people with formaldehyde-related occupations is formaldehyde poisoning which has significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated. This study was aimed at investigating the effects of aqueous leaf extract of Psidium guajava on formaldehyde-induced...

Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam), a highly lipophilic benzodiazepine derivative, is commonly used in treating seizures and sleep disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the histomorphological changes in the hippocampus and the associated neurobehavioral effects on spatial memory in mice following exposu...

Styloid process is a bony projection from the inferior part of the petrous temporal bone of the skull. The research aimed to study the styloid process structure and evaluate the prevalence of elongated styloid processes in dry skulls collated by the Department of Anatomical Sciences University o...

The African grasscutter (AGC; Thryonomys swinderianus) has been observed to possess unique physiological and structural features enabling them to survive in challenging environments. This behavior displayed by AGCs across different age groups could be attributed to a well-developed CNS where M1 ...

Human sexual dimorphism is an outcome of a survival strategy, a balancing of the need for high degree of biological variation within species with the need for a narrow range of variation in the female, who is physically structured for the perinatal support of infant. This study aimed to evaluate...

Anthropometric studies are very important areas for craniofacial surgery and syndromology. Surgeons use these measurements to understand the unique features of a patient's face, head and body, helping them tailor their surgical approaches for optimal results. It aids in achieving aesthetic and f...

Exposure to aluminium is associated with neurotoxicity, affecting various parts of the nervous system. The study investigated the neuroprotective potential of ethanolic fruit extract of Phoenix dactylifera (EFPD) and melatonin against aluminium chloride (AlCl3)-induced neurotoxicity in male adul...

Alcohol, a psychoactive drug, is soluble in both water and lipids, due to which it can diffuse to all tissues and affect the normal functioning of the body. Gonadal toxicity is reported as one of the side effects of its long-term consumption. This study examined the possible comparable protectiv...

Animal models of cerebral ischaemia make a significant contribution to the knowledge of the pathogenesis of stroke and its methods of management. Many treatments have failed to reduce neuronal injury in cerebral ischaemia, prompting the exploration of new treatment models. The purpose of this st...

Exposure to chronic cigarette smoking during pregnancy into infancy results in numerous morphological and behavioral consequences in infants, children, and adolescents. Cigarette smoke is a reproductive toxicant, demonstrating a strong relationship between smoking and impaired fertility. This st...

Heavy metal exposure is a global health problem and their presence in our environment has been greatly increased by industrial activities over the past century. Manganese is an essential trace metal in the body. However, exposure to elevated levels is neurotoxic, leading to manganism, a Parkinso...

This study explored the relationship between handedness, 2D:4D ratio, and personality traits among the Hausa ethnic group in Jigawa State, Nigeria. Data from 500 participants aged 18-30 were analysed using a cross-sectional design and simple random sampling, confirming Hausa ethnicity and Nigeri...

The talus is an important bone used in forensic and archaeological cases for the determination of the sex of human remains because it is a preservational favored bone of the body. The study is designed to take the measurements and dimensions of dry tali to determine the sex as well as the sides ...

Monodora myristica and Xylopia aethiopica have been commonly used as spices for decades, both in culinary and medicinal contexts. This study aimed to assess the effect of aqueous extract of Monodora myristica and Xylopia aethiopica on the histology of the pancreas of adult albino Wistar rats. Tw...

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is among the most common food additives in the developing world and is commonly used as a flavor enhancer. It contains glutamic acid, one of the naturally occurring amino acids that the body transforms into glutamate. Allium sativum (Garlic) has tremendous pharmacologic...

Combination Antiretroviral Therapy (cART) has been shown in previous studies to induce histopathological changes in the testes. An essential function of the c-kit signalling system is to control cell survival, proliferation, differentiation, and death. Consequently, certain male infertility may ...

Simple hepatic cysts are the most frequent forms of liver cysts, often filled with clear or yellow fluid. They are usually asymptomatic and are typically diagnosed in adulthood. Their prevalence however varies across populations. Ultrasound and serological tests are the primary diagnostic tools ...

Population-specific facial anthropometry is essential for cultural esteem, preservation of ethnicity, and advances in reconstructive medicine. This study focuses on craniofacial indices in students of Yoruba lineage. Using a questionnaire, biodata were collected from 2109 participants, aged 18 t...

The accumulation of Aluminum in the brain is believed to be involved in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease. This study evaluated the neuroprotective activities of sulforaphane (SFN) on aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-induced hippocampal degeneration in Wist...

One neuroanatomical measure found to allometrically scale the body is brain's size. Species with larger brains relative to body are better complex information processors. We compared absolute brain weight (ABW), generated regression formulae and determined intelligence level in each age group of ...

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas are tumours originating from cutaneous keratinocytes and they are among the most commonly encountered skin cancers. This study analysed the various histologic variants of cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC) diagnosed in the hospital. The study was a descri...

Stomach ulcer is a disease that causes the erosion of the epithelial lining of the gastric mucosa. This study aims to determine the ameliorative effects of ß, ?- carotene- 3, 3’-diol following Indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer in Wistar rats. Thirty adult male Wistar rats (7 weeks old, 160 – 165...

Mosquito coil smoke is widely used to repel mosquitoes and prevent malaria in many malaria-endemic regions. While there is considerable awareness of the toxicity of carbon monoxide (CO), exposure to CO from less obvious sources like MC smoke is often overlooked. This study investigates the neuro...

Intractable form of epilepsy is a major challenge worldwide, and despite an increasing number of medical therapies in the treatment of epilepsy, about one in three patients continues to experience seizures. This study evaluated the effects of cannabidiol on neuronal morphology and astrocytes in ...

The double-spurred Francolin is a feral bird and remains undomesticated with very little known about its reproductive capability. This study aimed to know the structural integrity of its testis. Birds (n=5), were obtained during the dry and rainy seasons from their natural habitat in Kano, stabi...