The occurrence of hypertension, obesity, dysglycaemia and dyslipidaemia together has been shown to result in increased risk of development of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This present study assessed prevalence of components and the socio-demographic determinants of metabo...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35098
Background: The prevalence of Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa because of rapid demographic and epidemiologic transitions. There are several criteria for diagnosing MetS. This study compared the prevalence of MetS in a rural and urban community in Sou...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33993
Background: This study examined how the duration of occupational lead exposure affects haemoglobin levels and concentrations of key trace elements, zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), and iron (Fe) and non-enzymatic antioxidants (vitamin C and uric acid) in Nigerian male auto painters and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11086
Nkem F. Obianagha, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Ufuoma Chukwuani, Omobolanle Abioye Ogundahunsi, Steve O. Ogbonnia, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Hassan Thabit Haji & Othman Hakum Said·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
The use of herbal medicines and phytonutrients or nutraceuticals with numerous secondary metabolites continues to expand rapidly across the world, with many people now resorting to these products to treat various health challenges in different national healthcare settings. Theref...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i1031233
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM), a metabolic disorder characterized by an excessive increase in blood glucose levels when poorly managed, has been associated with functional and structural changes in the haemoglobin molecule, cytoplasmic viscosity, and osmotic disturbances wit...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i61661
Nkem F. Obianagha, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Ufuoma Chukwuani, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Omobolanle Abioye Ogundahunsi, Steve O. Ogbonnia, Said Ali Yusuf & Emilio Stivens Galano·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Diabetes and its complication continue to remain a concern in the world population despite the introduction of various hypoglycemic agents. Biochemical changes remain the major observable, clinical, and pathological factors as a derangement in the levels of these parameters incre...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i25B31465
Chukwum J. Okafor, Bart I. Ifionu, Ufuoma Ohwo, Nkem F. Obianagha, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Omobolanle Abioye Ogundahunsi, E. N Adejumo & Seyi Samson Enitan·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2025
Introduction: Prostatic diseases, including prostate cancer (CAP) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), are prevalent pathologies in ageing men. While prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a well-established diagnostic marker, the role of serum testosterone in distinguishing betwe...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2025/v15i4328
Bart I. Ifionu, Chukwum J. Okafor, Ufuoma Ohwo, Nkem F. Obianagha, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Omobolanle Abioye Ogundahunsi, E. N Adejumo & Seyi Samson Enitan·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2025
Background: Vitamin A and D are both fat-soluble vitamins that are crucial for maintaining overall health and are highly indispensable, despite their minimal daily requirements. Their involvement in cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis has linked them to the develop...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2025/v15i3311