Nweke Maduka Luke

Knowledge, Attitude and use of Insecticide Treated Nets by Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at NomehUnateze Community Primary Health Care Centre, Enugu State Nigeria

Ani Celestine Okafor, Nweke Maduka Luke & Ejim Nnamdi Ferdinand · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2026

Malaria is a major public health problem in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Malaria infection especially in pregnancy is a public health concern, with emphasis on the risk involved for the mother as well as the fetus. Knowledge, attitude and use of insecticide trea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2272

Anti-diarrhea Effect of Loperamide Administration in Acute Castor Oil-induced Diarrhea in Pregnancy and Postnatal Outcome in Wistar Rat

Ani Celestine Okafor, Uzoefuna Casmir Chima, Chinedu Happiness Uzoagulu, Ezinwa Anthony Chijioke, Patani Oghenekparobo Patricia & Nweke Maduka Luke · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Background: Diarrhea during pregnancy poses significant maternal and fetal risks, particularly when associated with dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Aim: This study investigates the effects of loperamide on castor oil-induced diarrhea in pregnant Wistar rats and evaluates i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i4751

Anti-inflammatory Effect of Musa acuminata Sap Derived Flavonoids on a Carrageenan Induced Inflammatory Model in Wistar Rats

UzoefunaCasmir Chima, Ani Celestine Okafor, Chinedu Happiness Uzoagulu, Uzoigwe Jide Uzowulu, Nwokedi Anslem Kenechukwu, Ogbonna Chidera Gloria & Nweke Maduka Luke · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2026

Background: Inflammation is a protective physiological response to harmful stimuli, but excessive inflammation can contribute to tissue damage and disease. Conventional anti-inflammatory drugs are effective but may produce adverse effects with prolonged use. Flavonoids from plant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i6865