Objective: Potash is a common food additive in African particularly Nigeria. This study sought to investigate its effects on female sex hormones in Wistar rats. Materials and Methods: Locally sourced potash from Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, was administered to 30 healthy female Wi...
Aim: This study aimed to investigate factors influencing family planning services among rural women in Nigeria. Methodology: This study employed a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical research design to examine the factors that influence the use of family planning service...
Background: Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a significant cause of infertility and hypoestrogenic symptoms in women under 40 years, with profound reproductive, endocrine, and psychosocial implications. Limited epidemiological data exist on its pathogenesis and risk deter...
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Background: Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Intermittent Preventive Treatment in pregnancy using Sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) is a key strategy endorsed by th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1121
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...
Aim: This study was designed to assess the effect of Xylopia aethiopica fruit on the sperm qualities of male Wistar rats. Methodology: The fruits of Xylopia aethiopica were air-dried and extracted by Soxhlet extractor using ethanolic as solvent. The median lethal dose (LD50) of t...
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...
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...