O. E. Onovughakpo-Sakpa

Serum and Urine Sialic Acid in Sickle Cell Nephropathy

O. E. Onovughakpo-Sakpa, E. S. Idogun, E. Ayinbuomwan & E. C. Onyeneke · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Renal manifestations of sickle cell anaemia range from functional abnormalities to gross anatomic alterations of the kidneys. As people with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) grow older, the kidneys may progress to end-stage renal disease if proper monitoring of renal functio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/42188

Correlation of Microalbumin with Biochemical and Anthropometric Parameters in Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients in Southern Nigeria

O. E. Onovughakpo-Sakpa & E. Ayinbuomwan · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2017

The renal manifestations of sickle cell anaemia (SCA) can range from haematuria and abnormal tubular function to massive proteinuria and end stage renal disease. This study was designed to screen for microalbuminuria in SCA patients and assess the coexistence of frequently docume...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34919

Atherogenic Index of Plasma and Visceral Adiposity Index among Healthcare Workers in University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria

Tomisin Matthew Adaja & O. E. Onovughakpo-Sakpa · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2018

Background: The healthcare workers are prone to various diseases; most especially cardiovascular diseases by virtue of the nature of their work. The use of traditional lipid profile in the evaluation of cardiovascular risk among health care workers; most especially atherogenic in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2018/39493