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A. U. Megwas

Publications (6)

Assessment of Intraocular Pressure, Central Corneal Thickness and Corneal Diameter in Patients with Downs Syndrome

Eronini Yadirichukwu, A. U. Megwas, Azuamah Young, E. C. Esenwah, N. C. Ikoro, Odinkemmelu Modestus, Ibeje Charles & Uchegbu Maryjosephine · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Ophthalmology · 2023

This research was designed as a case-control study for the assessment of intraocular pressure (IOP), central corneal thickness (CCT) and corneal diameter (CD) in Down syndrome persons. The intraocular pressure, central cornea thickness and cornea diameter of 46 Down syndrome pers...

Open access Research Article

Evaluation of Methanolic Extract of Bambara Nut on Renal Indices of Wistar Rats

A. I. Airaodion, A. U. Megwas, O. C. Njoku, P. N. Akunne & N. O. Oladosu · International Journal of Advances in Nephrology Research · 2021

Background: Bambara nut is a common household food in Nigeria especially among the Igbos of the South Eastern part of the country. Aim: This study is aimed at investigating the effect of Bambara nut on renal indices of Wistar rats. Methodology: The Songkhla 1 variety (red seed co...

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Nephro- and Hepato-TOXICITY of Common Household Insecticides Used in Nigeria

A. I. Airaodion, A. U. Megwas, J. A. Ekenjoku, K. O. Ngwogu & A. C. Ngwogu · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2020

Background: The use of household insecticides for the eradication of insects especially mosquitoes in Nigeria is increasing. These insecticides are used without consideration of their adverse effect on human health. Aim:  This study sought to investigate the effect of common hous...

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Antihypertensive Potential of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Water in Wistar Rats

A. I. Airaodion, J. A. Ekenjoku, A. U. Megwas, K. O. Ngwogu & A. C. Ngwogu · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2019

Background: Hypertension has become a common sickness in Nigeria especially among population above 50 years of age. It constitutes a major riskfactor for several cardiovascular diseases suchas atherosclerosis, heart failure, renal insufficiency, coronary artery disease and stroke...

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Effect of Yellow Filters and Corrective Lenses on Academic Performance of Primary School Children with Abnormal Contrast Sensitivity

C. J. Samuel- Nwokeji, N. C. Ikoro, E. C. Esenwah, A. U. Megwas, Y. C. Azuamah, N. C. Ibe & U. C. Ogbonna · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2020

Aim: This study compared the effect of yellow filters and corrective lenses on the academic performance of primary school children with abnormal contrast sensitivity. Study Design: The study employed quantitative study design involving the measurement of variables. Place and Dura...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2020/v13i130156

Effect of Bambara Nut on Hepatic Biomarkers of Wistar Rats

A. I. Airaodion, P. N. Akunne, O. C. Njoku, N. O. Oladosu & A. U. Megwas · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2021

Aim: This study sought to investigate the effect of Bambara nut on hepatic biomarkers of Wistar rats. Methodology: The Songkhla 1 variety (red seed coat) of Bambara nuts were locally sourced in Obinze area of Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The seeds were peeled and ground to a fine...

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