Ikechukwu Frank Ogbonna

Should Paediatricians wear the White Ward Coat? A Survey among Nigerian Paediatricians

Kelechi Kenneth Odinaka, Emeka Nwolisa, Ikechukwu Frank Ogbonna, Ifeyinwa Amamilo, Alfreda Iheakaram, Uzoma Onwukwe, Kingsley Asinobi & Ifeanyichukwu Ovuoh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Background: The white ward coat which is regarded a traditional symbol of the medical profession, has recently being questioned concerning its usefulness in clinical practice. This is because the ward coat has the potential to transmit infections, as well as cause a transient ele...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i75896

High Blood Pressure amongst Adolescents in Lagos, South West Nigeria

Joseph Ezeogu, Ifeoma Atoh, Jude Chidi Okoro & Ikechukwu Frank Ogbonna · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Adolescent high blood pressure (HBP), now a growing significant health problem with lasting consequences on cardiovascular health, was considered rare at a time. Several end-organ complications could occur if this asymptomatic condition is uncontrolled, and tracks into adulthood....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i201485