Olukemi O. Ige

Effect of Haematocrit on Left Ventricular Dimensions and Systolic Function in Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia: A Comparative Study

Chika Onyinyechi Duru, Timipah Peregba West, Josephat M. Chinawa, Olukemi O. Ige & Fidelia Bode-Thomas · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2021

This was a comparative cross-sectional study where the left ventricular dimensions and functional parameters of 41 children (aged 1 to 18 years) with sickle cell anaemia were compared with those of 52 age-and-sex matched HbAA controls using transthoracic echocardiography. Majorit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2021/v10i230167

The Pattern and Trend of Non-communicable Diseases in Children in Jos, North Central Nigeria: A Four-year Review

Esther S. Yiltok, Helen O. Akhiwu, Ibrahim I. Abok, Olukemi O. Ige & Emeka U. Ejeliogu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2017

Aims: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are becoming significant causes of morbidity and mortality. However very little information is available in our setting on the trend of NCDs in children. The aim is to determine the pattern and trend of NCDs in children in Jos, Nigeria. Stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34810