Hamidu Ahmed

Assessment of Body Fat Using Leg-to-leg Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Method among School Adolescents in Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria

Muhammad Murtala Ahmad, Hamidu Ahmed & Kareem I. Airede · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Background: Excess body fat is recognized as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and gallbladder diseases. Body mass index (BMI) being the most widely used method of obesity assessment does not differentiate between individuals whose weight is as a result...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/21555

Prevalence and Predictors of Elevated Pulmonary Artery Pressure in Nigerian Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia

Usman Muhammad Sani, Usman Muhammad Waziri, Nma M. Jiya, Hamidu Ahmed, Khadijat Omeneke Isezuo & Bilkisu Ilah Garba · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

Background: Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) is the most common inherited disorder in Nigeria. Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a known complication of SCA that commences from childhood and progresses as they grow older. Aim: To determine the prevalence and predictors of elevated pulmonar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2020/v20i430188