Christopher E. Ekpenyong

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Dehydration among Pregnant Women in Southern Nigeria

Christopher E. Ekpenyong, Nsikak E. Udokang & Comfort A. Inyang · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: Despite available evidences that pregnant women are specific vulnerable target population for dehydration and the importance of adequate hydration to both the mother and the developing fetus, studies assessing the prevalence and associated risk factors of dehydration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i730444

Cymbopogon citratus Stapf (DC) Extract Ameliorates Atherogenic Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes-Induced Dyslipidemia in Rats

Christopher E. Ekpenyong, Koofreh Davies & Ekaette Etim Antai · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: Diabetic dyslipidemia is a recognized risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). Plant medicinal agents such as Cymbopogon citratus (C. citratus) have shown potential as alternative therapies for reducing cardiovascular risk factors. The aim of this study was to investig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/11262