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Nweke Luke Maduka

Publications (4)

Evaluation of the Blood Pressure Patterns and Cardiovascular Indices among Female Medical and Non-medical Students at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, South-Eastern Nigeria

Agu Francis Uchenna, Chinedu Happiness Uzoagulu, Ani Celestine Okafor, Agbor Joseph Ikenna, Ekerette Sampson Udo & Nweke Luke Maduka · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2026

Body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, heart rate, physical activity, diet, and sleep are important indicators of cardiovascular health among university students. This study evaluated cardiovascular indices and lifestyle patterns among female medical and non-medical students at t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3556

Effect of Co-administration of Aqueous Musa acuminata cavendish and Allium sativium Extracts on Streptozotocin - Induced Type 2 Diabetes on Wistar Rat

Ejim Nnamdi Ferdinand, Ani Celestine Okafor, Onah Emmanuel, Okeke Adaobi Pearl, Uzoefuna Casmir Chima & Nweke Luke Maduka · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology · 2026

This study investigated the effects of Musa acuminata Cavendish and Allium sativum aqueous extracts, both individually and in combination, on streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetes in Wistar rat. A total of thirty (30) male Wistar rats were used in this study and were divided int...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrre/2026/v9i1129

Effect of Crude Musa acuminata Sap on Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Induced Nephrotoxicity in Wistar Rat

Agu Uchenna Francis, Ani, Celestine Okafor, Ejim Nnamdi Ferdinand, Uzoigwe Jide Uzowulu, Uzoefuna Casmir Chima, Agbor Joseph Ikenna, Ezinwa Anthony Chijioke & Nweke Luke Maduka · Asian Journal of Research in Nephrology · 2026

Background: Nephrotoxicity remains a major clinical challenge, particularly in patients undergoing chemotherapy with agents such as doxorubicin (DOX). Doxorubicin-induced renal damage is largely mediated through oxidative stress, inflammation, and tubular epithelial cell injury,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrn/2026/v9i1119

Anti-inflammatory Effect of Plant - Derived Resveratrol in Carrageenan- Induced Inflammatory Model in Wistar Rats

Uzoefuna Casmir Chima, Agu Francis Uchenna, Egharevba Jovita, Ani Celestine Okafor, Ejim Nnamdi Ferdinand, Nnachi Ifenna Salvator, Agbor Joseph Ikenna & Nweke Luke Maduka · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2026

Background: Inflammation is a protective biological response to harmful stimuli but may cause tissue damage when excessive or prolonged. Carrageenan-induced inflammation is a widely used experimental model for studying anti-inflammatory agents. Plant-based resveratrol, a natural...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2478