Aims: New hypotheses suggest non-secretors may be less vulnerable to the HIV infection than secretors. Association between secretor status and HIV P24 antigen status was studied in 400 HIV antibody sero-negative prospective blood donors aged above 20 years of both genders recr...
Aims: The current study was designed to determine a local reference range of serum Alanine (ALT) and Aspartate (AST) activities and De Ritis ratio amongst apparently healthy secretors and non-secretors of ABH substances within Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, aged between 20 to 60...
Forwah Jacques Ndeh, Ebot Walter Ojong, Uwem Okon Akpan & Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba·Asian Journal of Immunology·2021
Aim: Lactation is the most crucial period characterized by intensive caloric requirements to boast up female’s nutritive system and breastfeeding life. Current study evaluated the effects of fermented soya bean milk (FSBM) and fresh palm wine (FPW) supplements on endogenous antio...
Aim: The current study assessed the association between Pyridoxal-5'-phosphate (PLP) levels, liver and serum activities of aminotransferases (ALT and AST) and De Ritis ratio (DRR) in ten subjects with alcoholic hepatitis (test group -TG) and 10 healthy subjects without alcoholic...
Forwah Jacques Ndeh, Otti Chidiebere Joel, Edeani Bobby David, Korzerzer Samuel Vershima, Ebot Walter Ojong, Okorie Ebubechukwu Obasi, Edim Okimedim Joseph, Emekwue Chukwudi Alex, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Ekwueme Chinaza Ndubuisi, Odinichi Okolo Eboh, Okwu Prudence Chidera, Akaba Kingsley Onoride & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2025
Background: Dilutional anaemia has been hypothesized to be a common complication in pregnancy usually characterized by decreased hemoglobin concentration due to increased blood volume and changes in maternal total plasma protein levels. However, accurate measurement of combined h...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1267
Akpan, Idongesit Samuel, Forwah Jacques Ndeh, Otti Chidiebere Joel, Akaba Kingsley Onoride, Edeani Bobby David, Korzerzer Samuel Vershima, Edim Okimedim Joseph, Okorie Ebubechukwu Obasi, Emekwue Chukwudi Alex, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Okwu Prudence Chidera, Osahenrhunmwen Abraham Okunorobo, Akam Nahaniel Ndim, Ebot Walter Ojong, Ezekoye Chisom Juliet, Onwuzu Chukwuka Arinze & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2025
Background: The association between the frequency distribution of secretor and non-secretor status of ABH antigenic substances among sickle cell traits and sickle cell disease are not well documented and understood by many in the research community and this may be due to paucity...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i2197
Forwah Jacques Ndeh, Otti Chidiebere Joel, Akpan Idongesit Samuel, Akaba Kingsley Onoride, Edeani Bobby David, Korzerzer Samuel Vershima, Edim Okimedim Joseph, Okorie Ebubechukwu Obasi, Emekwue Chukwudi Alex, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Okwu Prudence Chidera, Osahenrhunmwen Abraham Okunorobo, Akam Nahaniel Ndim, Ebot Walter Ojong, Ezekoye Chisom Juliet & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology·2025
Background: Blood transfusion is a common medical intervention in pediatric patients. However, the prevalence of blood transfusion amongst children with different ABO/Rhesus blood group types have been not well established and documented due to lack of data and paucity knowledge....
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1168
Forwah Jacques Ndeh, Akpan, Idongesit Samuel, Otti Chidiebere Joel, Ebot Walter Ojong, Edeani Bobby David, Ochie Johnson Mba, Korzerzer Samuel Vershima, Edim Okimedim Joseph, Okorie Ebubechukwu Obasi, Emekwue Chukwudi Alex, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Okwu Prudence Chidera & Umah Victor Umah·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2024
Background: Despite recent development and improvement made on blood donor’s eligibility assessment and screening profile for blood donation, it is only in the last three decades that researchers in the primary, secondary, tertiary, federal and national levels have observed a...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2024/v7i4184
Forwah Jacques Ndeh, Akpan, Idongesit Samuel, Otti Chidiebere Joel, Ebot Walter Ojong, Edeani Bobby David, Ochie Johnson Mba, Korzerzer Samuel Vershima, Ezea Prosper Chiazam, Joshua Obase-Otumoyi Ofor, Okorie Ebubechukwu Obasi, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba & Umah Victor Umah·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Background: Cameroon is a developing nation and has been enlisted among the several countries in sub-Sahara Africa that is situated between West and Central Africa to be experiencing the recurrent cholera outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO), Cameroon health authorities...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i11393
Edung Emem Samuel, Osahenrhunmwen Abraham Okunorobo, Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Paul-Alex Chukwuma Ifeagwazi, Edeani Bobby David, Arinze Joseph Edochie, Korzerzer Samuel Vershima, Otti Chidiebere Joel, Idiege Idiege Omang, Samuel Olusegun Akinwunmi, Chibuokem Chisom Chine, Asadu Valentine Chisom, George Chidiebube Amaefule, Kenelumchukwu Phina Ekezie, Abayomi Oluwatobi Opadijo, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Akaba Kingsley Onoride, Raphael Dominic Effiong, Chinedum Michael Onah, Asuquo Aniekan Augustine, Eni Bassey Bernard & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2025
Preoperative anemia is a significant challenge in patients refusing allogenic blood transfusion. Anemia is a prevalent condition among surgical patients and optimizing preoperative hematocrit or packed cell volume (PCV) is crucial to minimize perioperative complications. However,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2329
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Edung Emem Samuel, Benjamin Essien, Bassey Okon Bassey, Ughwusuena Ufuoma Louis, Ramatu Umar Ibrahim, Eunice Akomu Aji, Ewa Anthony Obi, Idiege Idiege Omang, Akaba Kingsley Onoridea, Ugwuanyi Ifeanyichukwu Samson, Makata, Rex Oseloka, Promise Chika Kemas-Uneze, Jane Ulifo Falade, Wisdom Effiong, David Ikechukwu Achuzia, Oluwaseun Abiodun Oloyede, Isoboye, Manuel Bokoye, Nnaji Chimuanya Joseph, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology·2026
Background: Toothpastes marketed as sugar-free, herbal, probiotic, paraprobiotic or diabetes-specific are sometimes presumed to influence glycaemia. The evidence relevant to fasting blood glucose (FBG), however, is easily conflated with studies of salivary glucose or periodontal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2026/v9i1143
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Edeani Bobby David, Arinze Joseph Edochie, Emekwue Chukwudi Alex, Edung Emem Samuel, Awu Hogan Eyo, Abayomi Oluwatobi Opadijo, Olukotun Stephen Tobi Abraham, Orajekwe Sharon Makuochukwu, Ebenyi Benjamin Ede, Okoye Chukwuebuka Daniel, Khadija Garba Nabayi, Worship Tega Ewhrudjakpor, Adaugo Olga Maduabuchukwu, Patience Gaji Udi, Falade Feyisayo Bolu, Azeez Sulaimon Ademola, Chinedum Michael Onah, John Monijesu Ajide, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Akaba Kingsley Onoride & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology·2025
Auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), also known as gut fermentation syndrome or endogenous ethanol fermentation, is a rare and underreported phenomenon in modern medicine. Individuals with this syndrome may experience intoxication, mimicking alcoholism, and face medical and social implic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2025/v8i1190
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Abdel Jélil Njouendou, Eleonore Ngounou, Paul-Alex Chukwuma Ifeagwazi, Eric Akum Achidi, Ukam Ekup Edadi, Edeani Bobby David, Arinze Joseph Edochie, Otti Chidiebere Joel, Eyam Sunday Eyam, Ekpe Okpata Aribo, Emekwue Chukwudi Alex, Anagbado Perpetual Ifunanya, Ugwujah Chikwesiri Peace, Enosakhare Aiyudubie Asemota, Idiege Idiege Omang, Edung, Emem Samuel, Akaba Kingsley Onoride, Ajugwe Uchechi Priscilla, Ofor Joshua Obase-Otumoyi, Anne Londoh Njunda, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Obi Sandra Nneoma & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Background: Blood donors’ eligibility assessment is crucial for ensuring the safety and quality of donated blood, recipients and donor protection. Novel parameters, such as reference values and numerical ratios of total plasma proteins and hemoglobin concentration, may enhance th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2335
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Ofonime Benjamin Essien, Edung Emen Samuel, Oghenerukevwe Anthony Ovadje, Catherine Samuel Edung, Benjamin Maji Faith, Uwem Akpan Uko, Nathan Ehizeme Ehioghae, Etieno Isong-Asuquo, Kelechi Chukwuemeka Nwaozuzu, Eberechukwu Emmaculata Oyere, Bukunade P Adenusi, Ogochukwu Chinwoke Etoniru, Theresa Chukwuwa, O. Nwankwo Chukwudubem, Kelechi Nkemakolam Ezeigbo, Abdulraheem Olayinka, Ejike Emmanuel Ogbodo, Oke Opeoluwa Oluwaseun, Ekpe Okpala Aribo, Ofor Joshua Obase-Otumoyi, Idiege Idiege Omang, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, O. Kingsley Akabat & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology·2026
Background: Blood safety is threatened by prospective donors under the influence of psychoactive substances such as opioids, cannabinoids, and amphetamines. These substances can go undetected during routine donor screening, posing a risk to blood supplies worldwide. Urinary multi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i4535
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Edeani Bobby David, Edung Emem Samuel, Arinze Joseph Edochie, Onajiyovwi M.Collins, Enomen Ekata, Uchenna Livinus Akuka, Okoye Chukwuebuka Daniel, Okoli Ijeoma Chinasa, Emefuru Juliet Adaku, Tagbo Chinenye Peace, Tamarapiriye Powei Ojujoh, Oluwatofunmi Olarewaju, Ramatu Umar Ibrahim, Ekere Chinedu Romanus, Ademola Samuel Adeyemi, Joy Heart Avong, Olaosebikan Oluwaseun Dorcas, Vivian Somtoochukwu Ibezim, Emekwue Chukwudi Alex, Kingsley Akaba Onoride, Ofor Joshua Obase-Otumoyi, Idiege Idiege Omang, Ofonime Benjamin Essien, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2025
Background: Blood transfusions are crucial in pediatric care, particularly for children with hematological disorders. Understanding the impact of ABO and Rh blood types on transfusion outcomes is essential for optimizing patient care. Objectives: This systematic review explores t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12504
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Edung Emen Samuel, Ofonime Benjamin Essien, Bassey Okon Bassey, Moday Agaei Onovoh, Oke Opeoluwa Oluwaseun, Rukayat Olawumi Olabiyi, Diderot Tiemen Charles, Joy Samuel-Nwadike, Ewa Anthony Obi, Idiege Idiege Omang, Adebayo Adeoye, Chinedum Sam Iheukwumere, Ayobami Olukayode Alalade, Olasunbo Oluwaseun Oyedepo, Gbeminiyi Ebenezer Adekanmbi, Eguakun Eseosa Collins, Adenowo Adegbenga Adeseye, Aleka Joy Omari, Olaleke Ajayi, Isu-Egwu Stella Nnenna, Funsho Jacob Akande, Ilevbare Martina Olohirere, Zahra Aliyu, Akaba Kingsley Onoridea, Nnaji Chimuanya Joseph, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Ushie Godwin Abua & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2026
Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a complex and multifaceted hematological malignancy characterized by clonal proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow. This process may lead to bone destruction, anemia, hypercalcemia, renal impairment, variable relapsing and refractory...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i3366
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Ushie Godwin Abua, Edung Emem Samuel, Ogochukwu Chinwoke Etoniru, Chukuamaka Iweze Ifukor, Chiamaka Vianney Ndimele, Edung Catherine, Worship Tega Ewhrudjakpor, Akpojovwo Esther Ufuomanefe, Chinedum Sam Iheukwumere, Aishatu Omoragbon, Abayomi Oluwatobi Opadijo, Felix Nsofor, Ibuje Taghogho Emuobo, Amahan Anne, Kelechi Chukwuemeka Nwaozuzu, Ekwueme Michael Chibueze, Kunna Ugaliegbulam, Chuba Ifedigbo, Edeani Bobby David, Ewa Anthony Obi, Etukemo Ubong Amos, Idiege Idiege Omang, Ofonime Benjamin Essien, Ngha James Ngah, Ofor Joshua Obase-Otumoyi, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Akpojivi Bridget Ejiroghene, Joel Danladi Bala & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·International Blood Research & Reviews·2026
The detection of alcohol use history amongst potential blood donors is crucial to ensure the safety of the blood supply. Traditional laboratory-based testing methods have shown to have some limitations namely lengthy turnaround times and high costs. Emerging direct and specific a...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2026/v17i2380
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Ekpe Okpata Aribo, Edeani Bobby David, Arinze Joseph Edochie, Edung Emem Samuel, Emekwue Chukwudi Alex, Uchenna Livinus Akuka, Taiwo Phillips, Kelechi Anita Onwodi, Yaa Adwubi Asamoah, Ughachukwu Goodness Idinma, Damilola Isaac Kolawole, Aduago Olga Maduabuchukwu, Fasola Monioluwa, Ramatu Umar Ibrahim, Halliday Chidinma Adaeze, Ijeoma Amanda Eboh, Agiere Okpa Osim, Omowole Oladipupo Kolapo, Tega Worship Ewhrudjakpor, Rafiat Baderinwa-Ahmed, Bolodeoku Olasope Esther, Idiege Idiege Omang, Ofor Joshua Obase-Otumoyi, Akaba Kingsley Onoride, Ofonime Benjamin Essien, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2026
Identifying a history of alcohol consumption in prospective blood donors is a critical component of safeguarding the blood supply. Conventional laboratory analyses are often constrained by extended processing durations and significant expense. Innovative technologies, including a...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i1228
Otti Chidibere Joel, Forwah Jacques Ndeh, Emem Samuel Edung, Shemarah Lindo, Islamiyat Ajibola Lawal, Asogwa Augustine Oluchukwu, Ekwuazi Kingsley Emeka, Medinat Enimire Abubakar, Ifezuoke Tochukwu Dickson, Duru Chinazom Victor, Chidike Onyedikachi Ezegwui, Eke-Otuka Uzochukwu, Orakwe Chukwudumebi Somto, Catherine Samuel Edung, Euna Kenechi Onyia, Idayat Adejumoke Salami-Folami, Funke Basirat Sangodara, Inyangmme Iniabasi Ime, Ewa Anthony Obi, Ngha James Ngah, Etukemo Ubong Amos, Ekpe Okpala Aribo, Ofor Joshua Obase-Otumoyi, Idiege Idiege Omang, Ofonime Benjamin Essien, Akunna Noral Ugaliegbulam, Chuba Emmanuel Ifedigbo, Edeani Bobby David, Ushie Godwin Abua, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Kingsley Akabat O, James kolawole Ogah & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: Premature rupture of fetal membranes (PROM) is a significant obstetric complication affecting 2-4% of pregnancies, according to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2025) reports and others recent studies. Objective: This review examines the link between maternal anemi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1197
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Edung Emen Samuel, Ofonime Benjamin Essien, Bassey Okon Bassey, Mansurat Oluwasshola Alabi, Ihuoma Fidelia Onunaku, Joy Oyemwen Aikpitanyi, Diderot Tiemen Charles, Ewa Anthony Obi, Idiege Idiege Omang, Edomaruse Maxwell Joseph, Alu Owere Emmanuel, Prince-Nnabugwu Ruth Amarachukwu, Adegboyega Akintola, Asuquo Ukemeobong Michael, Maduka Ekene Ekezie, Gbeminiyi Ebenezer Adekanmbi, Ike-Ogbonna Ginikachi Valerie, Agbayewa Ademola, Chioma Kenis Onyejekwe, Oluwatobiloba Akinwale, Egwowa M. Elo-Oghene, Bushirat Mulero, Sally Tsagli, Abdullah Damilare Shonola, Oyibo Basil Eze, Princess Adebanwi, Akaba Kingsley Onoridea, Nnaji Chimuanya Joseph, Ushie Godwin Abua, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Tams Isaac Tamunobelema & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology·2026
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by chronic hemolysis, endothelial dysfunction, and systemic inflammation, each of which disrupts platelet homeostasis. The full blood count (FBC), the most universally available hematological test, remains underutilized in ro...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2235
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Ofonime Benjamin Essien, Edung Emen Samuel, Esther N. Okpako, Khadijah Garba Nabayi, Mfonabasi J. Ekanem, Egbunonwo Clement Chukwuma, Frank Oluseyi Olaniru, Chiamaka Vianney Ndimele, Obasi Chukwuebuka Michael, Ngwogu Kelechi Kenneth, Peculiar Osaromoye Ajayi, Yewande Bamgbade, Samuel Akinkunmi Akinremi, Idayat Adejumoke Salami-Folami, Ayobami Olukayode Alalade, Mujidat Adenike Badmus, Nathan Ehizeme Ehioghae, Adeagbo Jesutomi Boluwatife, Fajuyigbe Bolatito Mary, Chukuamaka Iweze Ifukor, Olumayowa Jacob Mosaku, Medinat Enimire Abubakar, Chatt Usaini, Chimmuanya Chuka-Okoli, Habiba Abdulkadir, Ibuje Taghogho Emuobo, Oluleke Ruth, Abadat Moyosore Liadi, Idedia Princess Chinonyerem, Oluwaseyi Mary Omosaye, Kunna Noral Ugaliegbulam, Chuba Emmanuel Ifedigbo, Edeani Bobby David, Ewa Anthony Obi, Etukemo Ubong Amos, Idiege Idiege Omang, Ngha James Ngah, Ofor Joshua Obase-Otumoyi, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Nwafor Kelvin Chidera, Ekpe Okpala Aribo, Ushie Godwin Abua, Kingsley Akabat O, Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang, James kolawole Ogah & Bridget Mosy Likico·Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2026
Background: According to most recent hypotheses, premature rupture of fetal membranes (PROM) remains a leading cause of preterm birth and neonatal morbidity worldwide, affecting approximately 5–10% of all pregnancies. Harmful traditional practices, lifestyle choices, nutritional...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2026/v9i1337