Aim: To assess the changes in lipid peroxidation, free radical scavengers and tumour necrosis factor-alpha in serum of Wistar rats with induced thyroid dysfunction. Study Design: An experimental animal study was conducted in which Wistar rats with induced thyroid dysfunction were...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/37150
M. H. Yeldu, A. Jibrin, A. A. Ngaski, M. B. Bashir, A. S. Mainasara, B. Sani, I. Z. Wasagu & G. Aminu·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2017
Aims: To assess lipid peroxidation and enzymatic antioxidants in breast cancer patients attending Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto-Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted in which patients with confirmed cases of breast cancer and age-and...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/34672
Aims: To examine the effects of micronutrient supplementation on lipid peroxidation and enzymatic antioxidant system in 210 HIV-positive adult patients. Study Design: A randomized clinical trial was conducted comparing four groups receiving daily either a micronutrients supplemen...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/25180
Aims: To examine the effects of micronutrient supplementation on CD4+ cell count and anthropometric parameters in 210 HIV-positive adult patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy and treatment naïve. Study Design: A prospective and interventional study was performed compar...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21736
Background: Lead toxicity is one of the most harmful heavy metal poisonings in humans and animals. It affects the kidneys’ ability to excrete waste and toxic substances, thereby causing oxidative stress, inflammation and kidney damage. Aims: This study investigated the effects of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i7552
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem characterized by progressive loss of renal function, dyslipidemia, and structural damage to kidney tissue, increasing morbidity and mortality. Although vitamin C and curcumin possess established antioxidant and renopro...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i2489
Vitamin C and curcumin have demonstrated significant potential in mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation in various chronic disease conditions. However, their clinical application remains limited due to poor stability, low bioavailability, and inadequate permeability. Despi...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i2488
I. Abdullahi, M. H. Yeldu, K. M. Hamid, A. Y. Saidu, F. Nafiu & U. K. Mustapha·Asian Journal of Biology·2017
Hepatitis B virus infection is caused by Hepatitis B virus, and the virus can be transmitted from infected mother to her new born child during pregnancy. This research work was aimed at determining the prevalence of Hepatitis B virus among pregnant women attending ante-natal clin...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2017/33246
Aims: To assess the serum albumin and selected antioxidant status in 51 children with protein energy malnutrition (PEM) in Sokoto, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional study was performed comparing two groups of children, one with confirmed case of PEM and the other apparentl...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25130
C. O. Onwuliri, C. C. Onyenekwe, M. H. Yeldu, A. A. Panti, A. B. Shuaibu & M. Kalgo·Asian Journal of Immunology·2020
Hepatitis B virus is the causative agent of hepatitis B infection. The virus is a major public health crisis in sub-Saharan Africa with high burden of morbidity and mortality. Vertical transmission is a significant contributor of new cases. This study was designed to access the i...
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa with high morbidity and mortality. Vertical transmission is a significant contributor of new cases. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of HBV infection, to assess the immune competen...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i530419
A. S. Mainasara, K. K. Ibrahim, M. K. Dallatu, H. M. Ahmed, M. H. Yeldu, R. T. Isah, M. R. Garba, A. Garba, A. Ibrahim, I. M. Sadiq, A. Yahaya, A. Mu’awuya, N. H. Hassan & B. Y. Zayyanu·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2016
Objective: The objective of this survey was to ascertain a better understanding on the students’ interest on a particular area (specialty) in the profession of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science), Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Usmanu D...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29230
M. Bello, Z. U. Umar, A. S. Mainasara, S. A. Akuyam, M. K. Dallatu, T. Oduola, M. H. Yeldu, B. U. Tambuwal, P. A. Okafor, U. Abubakar, Y. Ibrahim, H M. Maiturare & B. A. Hassan·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2023
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) represents one of the most frequent public health problems with increasing prevalence worldwide. This condition is caused by increased hepatic glucose production, lower insulin secretion, and impaired insulin action. Subsequently, the lipid is...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i10648
K. K. Ibrahim, A. Garba, O. Erhabor, A. S. Mainasara, A. H. Buhari, O. Augustine, M. Sanusi, M. K. Dallatu, M. H. Yeldu, I. B. Aliyu, A. Umar, M. L. Jidda & A. A. Ngaski·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2018
Aim: To look into the attitudes of Medical Laboratory Science students towards the profession of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science) in Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDU), Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria. Study...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/29096