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I. Elekima

Publications (7)

Successful Management of Dilated Intrahepatic and Extrahepatic Ducts in Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreatic Head: A Case Report

A. E. Ben-Chioma, I. Elekima, D. O. Onwuli & O. I. Alatise · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2026

More than 90% of cases of pancreatic cancer are adenocarcinomas, making them the most prevalent gastrointestinal cancer disease. This cancer develops in the pancreatic duct lining. Adenocarcinoma may also arise from the cells that produce pancreatic enzymes. The features of adeno...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i2352

Variations in Fat-mass and Obesity-associated (FTO) Genes and Allelic Distribution in Some Selected Ethnic Populations in Niger Delta, Nigeria

N. O. Ekpete, I. Elekima, H. Brown, E. E. Osaji, B. O. Igbinaduwa, P. T. Nnanna & E. O. Nwachuku · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2023

Aim: To evaluate variations in FTO genes and allelic distribution in some ethnic populations in Niger Delta, Nigeria. Study Design:  Case-controlled observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State and Safety Molecular Pathology Laborat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2023/v13i2290

Evaluation of Lipid Profile and Some Renal Parameters in Some Selected Ethnic Population with Fat-mass and Obesity-associated Gene (FTO) Variants in Niger Delta, Nigeria

N. O. Ekpete, I. Elekima, H. Brown & E. O. Nwachuku · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2022

Aim: To evaluate lipid profile and some renal parameters in some selected ethnic population with fat-mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) variants in Niger Delta, Nigeria. Study Design:  Case-controlled observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Federal Medical Centre, A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2022/v11i430204

Therapeutic Evaluation of Selected Herbal Supplements on Thyroid Hormones of Cyanide – Induced Hyperthyroidism in Female Albino Rats

B. N. C. Onuoha, I. Elekima, D. G. Tamuno-Emine & E. O. Nwachuku · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Aim: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of some herbal supplements on thyroid hormones of cyanide – induced hyperthyroidism in Female Albino Rats. Study Design:  Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Animal and Environmental Biology,                      ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i330334

Evaluation of Vitamin E and Selenium Levels in Breast Cancer Patients in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria

A. E. Ben-Chioma & I. Elekima · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Breast cancer has become the most common cancer diagnosed in women and reason for most death arising from cancer, especially in developing countries. In Port Harcourt, Nigeria, there has been a steady increase in the incidence of breast cancer, surpassing cervical cancer. Hence t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44891

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Markers and Their Association with Fat-mass and Obesity-associated Gene (FTO) Variants in Some Selected Ethnic Populations in Niger Delta, Nigeria

N. O. Ekpete, H. Brown, I. Elekima & E. O. Nwachuku · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology · 2022

Aim: To assess the levels of some glycemic parameters and their association with fat-mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) variants in some selected ethnic populations in Niger Delta, Nigeria. Study Design:  Case-controlled observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Feder...

Open access Research Article

Assessment of the Effects of Some Herbal Supplements on Some Inflammatory and Hepatic Markers of Cyanide– Induced Hyperthyroid Female Albino Rats

E. O. Nwachuku, B. N. C. Onuoha, D. G. Tamuno-Emine & I. Elekima · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2022

Aim: To assess the effects of some herbal supplements on some inflammatory and hepatic markers of cyanide – induced hyperthyroid female Albino Rats. Study Design:  Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Animal and Environmental Sciences, Rivers State Unive...

Open access Research Article