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Lekpa K. David

Publications (5)

Qualitative Assessment of Reaching Movement pattern using Reach-To-Grasp Task on Albino Wistar Rat Fed with Fufu

Lekpa K. David, John N. Paul & Josiah S. Hart · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

Fufu is a popular food in West Africa made from fresh or fermented cassava. As a product of cassava, when not properly processed may lead to some neurological impairment. This study investigated the physical and neurological effects of fufu in male wistar rats. Two groups of anim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i1130270

Axonal Demyelination Leading to Neurologic Impairment: A Review Study of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Lekpa K. David & Efe E. Komoni · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2021

Introduction: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system auto-immune condition signaled and marked by inflammatory action which leads primarily to demyelination resulting in neurologic impairments. This condition is more common in genetically-disposed individuals and ind...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2021/v16i430185

Neurobehavioural Changes and not Structural Changes Occur in Rat Fed with Cassava Products (Fufu, Garri and Tapioca Diet)

Lekpa K. David, Eric Umeakaelu & Chinagorum Ibeachu · Archives of Current Research International · 2021

The ability of cassava products (fufu, garri and tapioca) to produce behavioral and structural changes in the brain of adult rats was examined. Forty adult male rats (N=40) were used for this study and the experiment was divided into two phases (N=20 each).Rat were trained in a R...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2021/v21i730256

Relationship between Age, Gender, Mobile Phone Usage and some Cognitive Functions among the Nigerian Students

Lekpa K. David & Josiah S. Hart · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2021

Introduction: Advanced mobile technology especially mobile phones provide useful and convenient means for individuals to communicate and access the internet anytime and anywhere. However, electromagnetic field (EMF) energy from the mobile phones has been mentioned to hamper neuro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2021/v16i330174

Evaluation of the Effects of Mobile Phone Usage on Selected Executive Functions, Age and Gender in Healthy Young Adults

Victoria O. Dimkpa & Lekpa K. David · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology · 2021

Introduction: Despite a huge spike in smartphone usage, little is understood about whether increased usage affects executive functioning (EF) and the range of mental processes that aid goal attainment. Aim: Evaluation of the effects of mobile phone usage on selected executive fun...

Open access Research Article