Aim: This study sought to investigate the effect of sickle cell anemia on kidney using endogenous biomarkers. Methodology: This study is a case-control study which enrolled 60 sickle cell anemia patients (30 males and 30 females) in a stable state at the Obafemi Awolowo Universit...
Aim: This study sought to investigate the implication of sickle cell anemia on hepatic biomarkers. Methodology: This is a case-control study which enrolled 60 sickle cell anemia patients (30 males and 30 females) in a stable state at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospit...
Background: Traditionally, the use of Xylopia aethiopica fruit for therapeutic purposes is on the increase without any consideration of its safety and toxicity. Aim: This study was therefore designed to examine its effect on coagulation factors of Wistar rats. Methodology: The fr...
Aim: This present study was designed to examine the impact of Xylopia aethiopica fruit on the reproductive hormones of female Wistar rats. Methodology: The fruits of Xylopia aethiopica were air-dried and extracted by Soxhlet extractor using ethanol as solvent. The lethal dose of...
Background: Early diagnosis of breast cancer has been associated with better outcomes in diagnosed cases. Breast self-examination (BSE) is an inexpensive but effective method of identifying breast masses that may be cancerous. Objectives: To identify the knowledge, attitude and p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1230281
Emmanuel O. Ogbuagu, Uloaku Ogbuagu, Augustine I. Airaodion, Chika L. Uche, Edmund O. Ezirim, Ifeoma N. Nweke & Prince C. Unekwe·Asian Journal of Immunology·2022
Background: The use of Xylopia aethiopica fruit in folklore medicine is on the increase without caution of its toxicity. Aim: This present study tends to assess its effect on the oxidative stress biomarkers of Wistar rats. Methodology: The fruits of Xylopia aethiopica were air-dr...