Chukwum J. Okafor, Bart I. Ifionu, Ufuoma Ohwo, Nkem F. Obianagha, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Omobolanle Abioye Ogundahunsi, E. N Adejumo & Seyi Samson Enitan·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2025
Introduction: Prostatic diseases, including prostate cancer (CAP) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), are prevalent pathologies in ageing men. While prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a well-established diagnostic marker, the role of serum testosterone in distinguishing betwe...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2025/v15i4328
Chukwum J. Okafor, Rodolfo Isidro Bosch Bayard, Diane Millo Martin, Nahra A. Selemani, Fatma A. Mohamed, Yasini S. Hamisi, E. N Adejumo, Seyi Samson Enitan & Angel Badia Saiz·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2025
Background: Dementia is a public health concern and a pressing problem for families and society. Also is a leading cause of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. Medical and environmental health students will play a crucial role in the future of professional car...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i65860
Background: Malaria during pregnancy remains a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with maternal anemia, adverse fetal outcomes, and immune alterations. Changes in leukocyte distribution reflect host immune responses and may provide insight into...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1159
Bart I. Ifionu, Chukwum J. Okafor, Ufuoma Ohwo, Nkem F. Obianagha, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Omobolanle Abioye Ogundahunsi, E. N Adejumo & Seyi Samson Enitan·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2025
Background: Vitamin A and D are both fat-soluble vitamins that are crucial for maintaining overall health and are highly indispensable, despite their minimal daily requirements. Their involvement in cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis has linked them to the develop...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2025/v15i3311
Rodolfo Isidro Bosch Bayard, Chukwum J. Okafor, Diane Millo Martin, Nahra A. Selemani, Fatma A. Mohamed, Yasini S. Hamisi, E. N Adejumo, Seyi Samson Enitan & Lorena Bosch Orihuela·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Introduction: Public stigma involves negative stereotypes of dementia patients as burdensome, leading to social distancing, while self-stigma refers to individuals with dementia internalizing these views, affecting their mental well-being. Structural stigma encompasses systemic b...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4501
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM), a metabolic disorder characterized by an excessive increase in blood glucose levels when poorly managed, has been associated with functional and structural changes in the haemoglobin molecule, cytoplasmic viscosity, and osmotic disturbances wit...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i61661
This study seeks to understand waste handling and disposal practices, including hindering segregation and recycling plastic bottles and tin cans in Zanzibar. Focusing specifically on the household, schools, collectors, pickers, key informants, and recycling agencies in Zanzibar,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i830477
Rodolfo Isidro Bosch Bayard, Kenechukwu M. Okafor, Chukwum J. Okafor, Diane Millo Martin, Othman Said Abdalla, Lorena Bosch Orihuela, Aniuska Palacios Noa & Emmanuel I. Obeagu·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Introduction: Mental illness imposes a significant global health burden, often compounded by stigma that hinders care. Medical students, as future healthcare providers, play a crucial role in shaping perceptions of mental health and service delivery. Understanding their attitudes...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5516
Rodolfo Isidro Bosch Bayard, Kenechukwu M. Okafor, Chukwum J. Okafor, Diane Millo Martin, Othman Said Abdalla, Lorena Bosch Orihuela, Aniuska Palacios Noa & Emmanuel I. Obeagu·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Introduction: Mental illness poses a significant global health burden. Medical students, as future healthcare providers, play a crucial role in mental health service delivery, making their knowledge and attitudes toward mental illness essential for improving healthcare outcomes....
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4508
Obesity is a chronic disease which has spread all over the world and threatens public global health. Eighty (80) obese individuals based on age groups. The table above show no significant difference in PCV (p=0.241), WBC (p=0.445), LYM (p=0.531), GRAN (p=0.514), MID (p=0.930), LY...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i12A35546
Background: The global prevalence of obesity has been on the increase over the years constituting a major public health crisis. Aim: The study was done to evaluate the haematological parameters of obese and non obese individuals at Omisanjana area of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. Niger...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i4B35401
This article deals with the dynamics of the innate and adaptive immune response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV2) infection. SARSCoV2 is the viral factor that causes the current global coronavirus pandemic disease 2019 (COVID2019). In terms of person-t...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i45A32708
Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Gideon Ojochegbe Amedu, Ijeoma L. Okoroiwu, Chukwum J. Okafor, Ohikhuare Okun, Ogochukwu M. T. Barbara Ochiabuto & Chukwulete Okafor Ukeekwe·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
To determine the levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6) and iron status of football players in Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria. A total number of 100 subjects were recruited for the study, comprising of 50 of football players before playing football (25 males and 25 fem...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i59B34393
Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Quratulain Babar, C. C. N. Vincent, Chukwum J. Okafor, Richard Eze, Udunma Olive Chijioke, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe & Immaculata Ogochukwu Uduchi·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 is a new type of coronavirus that can cause Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) and is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis-related pulmonary embolism. Globally, doctors have revised their management strategies for suspec...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i42A32388
Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Quratulain Babar, C. C. N. Vincent, Chikwendu Lawrence Udenze, Richard I. Eze, Chukwum J. Okafor, Bart I. Ifionu, Augustine Amaeze Amaeze & Florence Ngozi Amaeze·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
For women, the most dominant type of cancer is breast cancer and perhaps one of the most recognizedreasons of death. This is a disorder of many distinct traits, many of which are known as positive hormone receptor, human epidermal receptor-2 (HER2+), and three negative breast can...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i56A33889
Quratulain Babar, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Chikwendu Lawrence Udenze, Bart I. Ifionu, C. C. N. Vincent, Chukwum J. Okafor, Emmanuel Ikechukwu Nwobodo & C. O. C. Ibe·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Synovial sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors, accounting for 1-2% of adult cancers worldwide. Formation of synovial sarcoma after tissue and nerve injury, radiations induced neuropathies and latent metastasis is those events which are still controversial and need more re...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i54A33726
Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Precious Omotunde, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu, Richard I. Eze, Ukamaka Edward, Chukwum J. Okafor, C. C. N. Vincent, Ejike Felix Chukwurah & Blessing Oluchi Akalonu·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Background: Obesity is a serious health problem, it increases heart-related diseases and its prevalence continues to increase due to genetic and lifestyle influences. This study aims to evaluate the hematological parameters of obese individuals based on gender in the Omisanjana r...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43A32500
Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Quratulain Babar, Immaculata Ogochukwu Uduchi, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Udunma Olive Chijioke, Chukwum J. Okafor & C. C. N. Vincent·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Recipients' immune systems are triggered by blood and blood component therapy. Transfusion-related immunomodulation (TRIM) is a complicated immunological response to transfusion that results in immunosuppression. The mechanisms of TRIM include the presence of residual white blood...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i42A32394
Chekwube Catherine Agu, C. N. Onwasigwe, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, C. C. N. Vincent, Udunma Olive Chijioke, Calista Ndidi Adike, Chukwum J. Okafor, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Lizzy Agunwah & Confidence Ogechi Anyanwu·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Background: Immunization is the process by which a person’s immune system is fortified and made resistant to an infectious disease/ agent. Immunization saves millions of lives. It is the most important means of preventing childhood morbidity and mortality. This study investigated...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i39B32174