Background: Serum uric acid has emerged as a clinically relevant biomarker in pregnancy due to its association with renal function, oxidative stress, and hypertensive disorders such as preeclampsia. The uric acid–creatinine ratio has been proposed as a more sensitive indicator of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2026/v9i194
Uterine fibroids are the commonest gynaecological conditions that affect a good number of women globally. This study evaluated renal assessment parameters among female subjects with uterine fibroids. The study involved 80 subjects with uterine fibroids and 60 control subjects, wi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2025/v8i183
Hypertension is a serious medical condition that is increasingly affecting an increasing number of individuals globally. This study investigated the levels of copper and zinc, and the copper/zinc ratio among hypertensive subjects in Port Harcourt. A total of 200 subjects, aged be...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i2363
Aim: To evaluate the protective and therapeutic potentials of corn silk extract on gentamicin (CN)-induced nephrotoxicity in albino rats. Study Design: The rats were randomly selected and grouped as follows: Group 1 (NC): Were given only food and water. They served as negative co...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i430191
Aim: To evaluate the anti-oxidant enzymes, lipid peroxidation, lipid profile and liver function in albino rats orally administered tartrazine. Study Design: A total number of 63 female albino rats weighing approximately 0.2 kg were used for this study. The study was divided into...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2020/v29i530188
Aim: Assess the effect of tartrazine azo dye on atherogenic indices and markers of cardiac injury in albino rats. Study Design: A total number of 63 rats were used for the study. The study was divided into two phases, 1 and 2, which lasted for 30 and 60 days respectively. Phase 1...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i630179