Annals of Innovation in Medicine

Enhancing Employee Responsiveness to Non-Communicable Diet Related Diseases and Customer Satisfaction in Port Harcourt Quick Services Restaurants

2024-12-12T00:48:17-06:00

The aim of this study of is to investigate the impact of employee responsiveness on non-communicable diet-related diseases and customer satisfaction in quick service restaurants. This descriptive study was conducted in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria with the following quick-service restaurants (QSRs), Kilimanjaro, Genesis Fast-food Restaurants, Chicken Republic, Kentucky Fried Chicken Fast-food, and Domino’s Pizza. 206 participants from 20 years and above representing a diverse demographic comprising male and female. The gender distribution of respondents showed a slight male majority (56.3%), with females making up 43.7%, percentage distribution of age 38.3% (31-40), 35.4% (21-30) age group, 99.0% had tertiary education, 80.6% visited QSRs monthly, with Kilimanjaro being the most popular (37.9%), followed by Genesis and Chicken Republic. The impact of employee responsiveness on consumer satisfaction in quick service restaurants, focusing on non-communicable diet-related diseases based on gender, the t-test result shows no significant difference between male and female responses. Independent t-test of customers' recommendations for improving Quick Service Restaurants' responsiveness to Non-Communicable Diet-Related Diseases showed statistical significance with female having higher ratings. The mean ratings across different age groups on how employee responsiveness affects customer satisfaction was not statistically significant 51-60 age group was highest while <21 age group was lowest and ANOVA result showed no statistical significance across age groups How different age groups rated their recommendations for improving responsiveness to diet-related diseases. <21 and 21-30 age groups have the highest mean ratings >60 groups gave the lowest rating with statistical significance.

Use of Omeprazole in A Junction to Band-Ligation for Portal Hypertensive Patients in Al-Managel Hospital 2024, Sudan

2025-01-15T21:32:09-06:00

Portal hypertensive patients candidate for Band ligation were administered Omeprazole tab (proton pump Inhibitor) in Al-Managel Hospital to assess post-ligation ulcer healing and Heartburn, dysphagia and odynophagia Symptoms following ligation. Forty-five patients were treated with Omeprazole tab 20 mg twice daily for one week immediately after the ligation session and rechecked in the next session (3-4) weeks later. Healing of post-banding ulcers occurs naturally without significant association with using Omeprazole, as examined by Qui Square and Fisher's exact test. Omeprazole is significantly associated with decreased heartburn and odynophagia symptoms as checked by an Independent Paired T-test. Adjunctive use of Omeprazole with Band ligation for Portal Hypertensive patients is recommended to improve post-ligation symptoms of heartburn and odynophagia.

Therapeutic Effect of Aqueous Allium Cepa Extract on Ethanol-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Albino Rats

2024-12-28T18:41:36-06:00

In recent years, alcohol consumption has seen a significant rise, particularly driven by social activities. However, chronic alcohol intake has been widely recognized as a major risk factor for the development of numerous diseases, particularly liver disease. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of aqueous extract of Allium cepa (onion) on ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity in albino rats. A total of twenty-five rats, weighing between 130-180g, were randomly assigned into five groups, each containing five rats. The rats were given a 14-day acclimatization period with free access to standard feed and water before the experiment. Group I served as the negative control and received only standard feed and water. Group II, the positive control, was administered 50% ethanol orally at a dose of 0.5 ml/100g body weight. Groups III, IV, and V received the same ethanol treatment, followed by oral administration of 200mg/kg, 400mg/kg, and 600mg/kg of aqueous Allium cepa extract, respectively, once daily for 30 days. At the end of the experiment, the rats were anesthetized using chloroform, and blood samples were collected for the analysis of liver enzymes, including aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) using enzymatic methods. The livers were also excised for histological analysis using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 24, with significance set at p<0.05. The results revealed a significant reduction in the levels of AST (p=0.000028), ALT (p=0.00003), and GGT (p=0.000050) in the groups treated with Allium cepa extract compared to the positive control group. However, no significant differences were observed in ALP levels (p=0.610) across all groups. These findings suggest that aqueous Allium cepa extract may have ameliorative potential against ethanol-induced liver toxicity, possibly due to its antioxidant properties.

The The Prevalence of Kidd, Lewis, ABO and RhD blood group systems in diabetic patients attending RSUTH

2025-02-26T22:12:43-06:00

Aim: This study is aimed at determining the prevalence of Kidd, Lewis, ABO and RhD blood group systems in diabetic patients attending RSUTH.

Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), and 75 diabetic subjects (30-98 years) was recruited for this study, 5mls of blood was collected using standard venipuncture technique from each subject. Blood grouping were determined manually The presence of ABO, Rh D, Lewis, and Kidd blood group system was examined using Anti-ABO, anti-D, anti-Lea and Leb, anti-Jka and Jkb monoclonal antibody, respectively (Lorne Laboratories). Data generated were analyzed by simple percentage calculation.

Result: In this study the distribution pattern of ABO blood group among subjects with diabetes mellitus was in the other of O>A>B>AB (45.3%, 30.7%, 21.3% and 2.7% correspondingly), for Rh blood group system is Rh+> Rh- (95.3% and 4.7%). Also in this study, no subjects was tested Jka+ and Jkb+, the distribution pattern among diabetic groups the distribution of Kidd blood group antigens is Jka+>Jkb+> Jkb- >Jka-is (100%, 94.7%, 5.3%, 0.00 ) respectively. Distribution of Lewis antigens in this study showed the following sequence for diabetes subjects is Leb+>Lea+>Lea->Leb- (81.3%, 60.0%, 40.0%, 18.7%).

Conclusion: Le a and Le b in this population was observed frequently than those in other population previously reported We therefore recommend that routine typing of Lewis blood group system should be done.