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Chidera Emmanuel Okezie

Publications (4)

The Outcomes of Biologic Therapies for Fistulizing Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review

Chidera Emmanuel Okezie, Angioshuye Asinde, Roshan Goswami, Clara C. Okpara, Mulusew Tibebu Goshe, Opeyemi Oluwatobi Bamikole, Tope Mwuese Anyiman, Chiedozie Steven Nzotta, Chiamaka Vivien Uzochukwu, Sajid Razaq, Khudija Nayab, Chidera Precious Chukwuneta, Ogochukwu Ekpeleamaka Chioma, Ifeyinwa Monica Oraekwute & Farzana Rahman · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Background: Fistulizing Crohn's Disease (FCD) is a distinct and aggressive subset of Crohn's Disease, contributing to substantial morbidity, hospitalizations, and reduced patient well-being. The intricate interplay of factors influencing FCD outcomes warrants an in-depth explorat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i55434

Calprotectin as a Possible Biomarker in Various Lung Diseases

Maryam Abbas, Olumide Ijishakin, Shwetha Gopal, Iqra Saeed, Shilpa Arcot, Chidera Emmanuel Okezie, Gift Joanna Agbo, Victor Chiedozie Ezeamii, Omobolaji Samuel Ajayi, Ngozi Amanze, Sadam Alzaki, Tambi Isaac, Husna Shahnoor, Efe Okunzuwa & Amy Alfy · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

Calprotectin (CLP) comprises two calcium-binding proteins from the S-100 protein family, S100A8 and S100A9. CLP involves various cellular processes in lung health and disease, including anti-microbial functions, pro- and anti-tumor properties, angiogenesis, DNA damage response, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i225265

Effect of Phage Therapy on Antibiotic-Resistant Infections: A Systematic Review

Ayesha Taqi, Oluwamayomikun Soremekun, Mayowa Nene Odugunwa, Tope Mwuese Anyiman, Olumide Ijishakin, Victor Chiedozie Ezeamii, Chidera Emmanuel Okezie, Hassan Muhammed Ul Haq, Tiwalade O. Ogunlaja, Ngozi Amanze, Saeed Razaq, Shwetha Gopal, Kibrom Hailemariam Mesfin, Chijioke Okonkwo & Khudija Nayab · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

Background: Antibiotic-resistant infections pose a significant challenge to global health, and innovative solutions are urgently needed. Phage therapy, the therapeutic use of bacteriophages to treat bacterial infections, has been suggested as a potential alternative to antibiotic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i235289

Efficacy and Safety of Stem Cell Therapy in the Treatment of Fistulizing Crohn's Disease and the Role of Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation: A Systematic Review

Kareeba Leefoon Gabriel, Mohamed Sami, Olumide Ijishakin, Solomon Fredua Agyemang, Mayowa Nene Odugunwa, DeMarria Marilyn Miles, Ngozi Amanze, Andrew Abrahim, Fracia Wanjiku Waithaka, Chidera Emmanuel Okezie, Efe Oni, Chijioke Okonkwo & Riyotta T. Cutliff · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

Background: Crohn's Disease (CD), especially its fistulizing form, presents significant treatment challenges. Stem cell transplantation, particularly autologous stem cell transplantation, has emerged as a novel approach for these difficult-to-treat cases. This systematic review c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i235294