F. U. Agu, C. E. Ijioma, F. U. Ogunnaya, A. C. Amuta, U. J. Ogbonna, J. E. Areh, J. E. Odarah, O. Austin-Jemifor, C. C. Ezugwu, I. O. Abali & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science·2023
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition with various systemic manifestations, including cutaneous involvement. This study provides a comprehensive examination of skin-related complications among diabetic patients in a tertiary health facility in southeast Nigeri...
F. U. Agu, C. E. Ijioma, U. Odom, M. U. Elendu, N. B. Zurmi, F. U. Ogunnaya, I. O. Abali, O. Austin-Jemifor, J. E. Odarah, U. J. Ogbonna, A. C. Amuta, J. E. Areh & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases·2023
Background: This cross-sectional survey aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension among inmates in Nigerian correctional centres and explore associated risk factors. Methods: The study included 270 adult inmates (20 years and above) from Owerri Correctional Facility and O...
C. N. Ugwu, I. O. Abali, F. U. Agu, K. J. Aguh, O. I. N. Onyekachi, M. U. Nwobodo, N. M. Chika-Igwenyi, C. A. Onyeaghala, C. L. Uche, S. F. Orji, C. Igwenyi & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2022
Background: Our literature searches revealed that no study has examined the ameliorative impact of Corchorus olitorius leaves on dyslipidaemia caused by potassium bromate (KBrO3). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine whether C. olitorius leaves could prevent KBrO...
Background: Potassium bromate (KBrO3) has been utilized extensively to sterilize water, dye hair, oxidize food, add to bread dough as a maturing agent, and condition wheat dough, thereby entering into human body. It has been claimed to cause a number of toxicities including nephr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v12i3264
E. O. Ezirim, C. A. Onyeaghala, S. F. Orji, C. N. Ugwu, C. Igwenyi, C. L. Uche, I. O. Abali, O. I. N. Onyekachi, M. U. Nwobodo, F. U. Agu, C. E. Iwuoha, N. M. Chika-Igwenyi & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2022
Background: Parkia biglobosa seed has been reported to enhance sperm quality. Thus, this study sought to assess its ability in attenuating KBrO3-induced sperm abnormalities. Methodology: P. biglobosa was extracted with soxhlet extractor with 95% ethanol as the solvent. Twenty-fou...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i1130533
C. E. Iwuoha, E. O. Ezirim, C. A. Onyeaghala, S. F. Orji, C. N. Ugwu, C. Igwenyi, C. L. Uche, I. O. Abali, O. I. N. Onyekachi, M. U. Nwobodo, F. U. Agu, N. M. Chika-Igwenyi & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2022
Background: African locust bean is used for medicinal purposes in African countries for the treatment of various diseases. However, no study has reported its ameliorative effect on sex hormones perturbations. This study, therefore, sought to investigate its preventive effect agai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i1203
Background: Parkia biglobosa seed has been reported to possess hepatoperotective potential. Therefore, this study sought to investigate its ability in ameliorating KBrO3-induced hepatotoxicity. Methodology: P. biglobosa was extracted with soxhlet extractor with 95% ethanol as the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2022/v11i4199