A. S. Mainasara, K. K. Ibrahim, E. U. Uko, N. M. Jiya, O. Erhabor, A. Umar, S. K. Muhammad, M. Sanusi, A. Garba, M. L. Jidda, S. K. Ladipo, L. Haruna, L. S. Sani, F. U. Onuigwe, M. Danyaro & Z. Bello·International Blood Research & Reviews·2017
Introduction: Anaemia is a global public health problem. It affects more than 56 million people globally, two thirds of them being from developing countries. This study was designed to investigate the prevalence and types of anaemia among the children attending the Paediatrics De...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2017/29225
A. S. Mainasara, K. K. Ibrahim, M. K. Dallatu, H. M. Ahmed, M. H. Yeldu, R. T. Isah, M. R. Garba, A. Garba, A. Ibrahim, I. M. Sadiq, A. Yahaya, A. Mu’awuya, N. H. Hassan & B. Y. Zayyanu·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2016
Objective: The objective of this survey was to ascertain a better understanding on the students’ interest on a particular area (specialty) in the profession of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science), Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Usmanu D...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29230
Aims: To assess the serum albumin and selected antioxidant status in 51 children with protein energy malnutrition (PEM) in Sokoto, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional study was performed comparing two groups of children, one with confirmed case of PEM and the other apparentl...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25130
Background: Different parts of Vitellaria paradoxa are being used in the treatment of different diseases in several parts of Nigeria without considering its safety. Aim: This study was aimed at investigating the effect of ingestion of Vitellaria paradoxa stem bark extract on the...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/24936
Infertility is the inability of a couple to achieve pregnancy over an average period of one year despite adequate, regular and unprotected sexual intercourse. Avitaminosis E has been implicated in the development of infertility and hemolytic anemia in animals. There is, however,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2019/v8i130051
M. Bello, Z. U. Umar, A. S. Mainasara, S. A. Akuyam, M. K. Dallatu, T. Oduola, M. H. Yeldu, B. U. Tambuwal, P. A. Okafor, U. Abubakar, Y. Ibrahim, H M. Maiturare & B. A. Hassan·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2023
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) represents one of the most frequent public health problems with increasing prevalence worldwide. This condition is caused by increased hepatic glucose production, lower insulin secretion, and impaired insulin action. Subsequently, the lipid is...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i10648
O. Erhabor, Isaac Zama, A. S. Mainasara, R. A. Shehu, I. P. Iwueke, Aghedo Festus, D. Ikhuenbor, E. K. Uko & O. O. Igbineweka·International Blood Research & Reviews·2013
Background: Globally prostate cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer-related death in men. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is present in small amount in the serum of men with healthy prostates, but is often elevated in the presence of prostate cancer and other prostate-relat...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/6362
Background and Objective: Bee bread contains nutrients and phytochemicals that may influence metabolic homeostasis, but its effects on insulin-signalling-related outcomes in experimental diabetes remain incompletely characterised. This study evaluated the effects of ethanolic bee...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i10571
Background: Lead toxicity is one of the most harmful heavy metal poisonings in humans and animals. It affects the kidneys’ ability to excrete waste and toxic substances, thereby causing oxidative stress, inflammation and kidney damage. Aims: This study investigated the effects of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i7552
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a progressive metabolic disorder characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia, impaired β-cell function, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. Current antidiabetic therapies improve glycaemic status but may not fully address inflammatory a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2026/v9i1134
K. K. Ibrahim, A. Garba, O. Erhabor, A. S. Mainasara, A. H. Buhari, O. Augustine, M. Sanusi, M. K. Dallatu, M. H. Yeldu, I. B. Aliyu, A. Umar, M. L. Jidda & A. A. Ngaski·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2018
Aim: To look into the attitudes of Medical Laboratory Science students towards the profession of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science) in Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDU), Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria. Study...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/29096
M. H. Yeldu, A. Jibrin, A. A. Ngaski, M. B. Bashir, A. S. Mainasara, B. Sani, I. Z. Wasagu & G. Aminu·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2017
Aims: To assess lipid peroxidation and enzymatic antioxidants in breast cancer patients attending Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto-Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted in which patients with confirmed cases of breast cancer and age-and...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/34672
N. M. Jiya, A. Umar, K. K. Ibrahim, K. Mohammed, O. Erhabor, A. S. Mainasara, M. A. Ndakotsu, A. Garba & A. U. Musa·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2017
Aims: The aim of this study was to determine prevalence of Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) and other abnormal haemoglobin variants among the children attending the Paediatrics outpatients Department of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, North-Western of Nige...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/30287