Formalin is one of the commonest embalming fluid used in modern embalming. Methanol can also be mixed with formalin in order to prevent the precipitation of formaldehyde to paraformaldehyde. Methanol is also a good preservative. Strangled bodies remain one of common homicides received at funeral homes in Anambra state, Nigeria. Therefore, the objectives of this study are to observe the early decomposition activities in Anambra state; use an embalming mixture containing formalin, methanol and water to arrest it; and document the techniques used to achieve it. Therefore, four infant pigs were used for this study. They were sacrificed and allowed to reach the early stage of decomposition before embalming. The results showed that outcome of embalming is influenced by the embalming mixture used, duration of the embalming, and the room temperature of the morgue were the embalmed bodies were stored after embalming. The results also showed that atmospheric temperature and humidity does not influence the outcome of embalming. In conclusion, the methodology for arresting early decomposition of strangled homicides is by arterially injecting an embalming mixture containing formalin, methanol, water and dye; and also supplementing this technique with hypodermic embalming technique.

Vascular complications during an ulnar procedure are very rare. However, they must be identified quickly. We repport a case of a 68-year-old hypertensive patient who was admitted to the emergency department for unstable angina, where she underwent coronary angioplasty via the left ulnar route. she was referred to us for management of a pseudoaneurysm on the inside of the wrist facing the ulnar artery one month later.

Introduction: Several plants have been proven useful as antioxidant agents as a result of the abundance of bioactive substances embedded in the plant. Eugenia uniflora is a medicinal plant popular in the tropics where it is applied in traditional medicine practice for treatment of some illnesses but most of its acclaimed therapeutic effects have not been scientifically proven. Aim: The present study is aimed at assessing the testicular antioxidative and some biochemical effects of Eugenia uniflora in male Wistar rats. Methodology: A total of 30 male Wistar rats were divided into 5 groups of 6 animals each. Group I which served as the negative control received distilled water while group II (positive control) received 5 mg/kg Lead. Group III received 200 mg/kg BW of the extract and 5 mg/kg Lead, while Group IV received 400 mg/kg BW of the extract and 5 mg/kg Lead and the animals in Group V received 800 mg/kg BW of the extract and 5 mg/kg Lead. Administration was by oral gavage. At the end, the testes were harvested for analysis of testicular parameters. Result: The result showed a decrease in the level of Malondialdehyde (MDA) while Glutathione reductase (GSH) and Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) activities increased in some groups of animals treated with the extract and lead. The testicular total cholesterol level was significantly (P<0.05) decreased while the testicular protein level was not significantly affected in animals treated with the extract and lead when compared to the lead only group.