P. C. Ugwuezumba

Effect of Tiger Nut Meal on Food/Water Intake, Body Weight Changes and Semen Abnormality in Androgen-Induced BPH in Adult Male Wistar Rats

D. I. Izunwanne, E. E. Osim, P. Nwankpa, M. U. Elendu, P. C. Ugwuezumba & D. C. Akukwu · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology · 2021

Introduction: Food and water intake correlate positively. This may be due to their mutual dependence on body size, but an additional mechanism directly linking food and water intakes may also be involved. It is also believed that Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) has some fertility...

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Complete Blood Count (CBC) Status among Hypertensive Subjects in Isiala Mbano, Imo State, South East, Nigeria

M. U. Elendu, A. A. Nwankwo, J. N. Egwurugwu, P. I. Ugwu, P. C. Ugwuezumba, M. I. Oraebosi, D. C. Ejiofor, C. N. Ekweogu & M. C. Ohamaeme · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2020

Aim: The Complete Blood Count (CBC) among hypertensive subjects in Isiala Mbano, Imo State, Nigeria West Africa were studied. Methodology: The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (2017) current definition of hypertension was used to ascertain, diagnoses and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2330418

Effects of Formalin Inhalation on Physical Characteristics and Renal Profile of Albino Wistar Rats

J. N. Egwurugwu, M. C. Ohamaeme, C. N. Ekweogu, E. E. Ngwu, P. C. Ugwuezumba, F. U. Ogunnaya, B. C. Azudialu, D. I. Izunwanne, P. Nwamkpa, M. U. Elendu & I. G. Eberendu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2018

Background: Formalin exposure is common in our environment. This study assessed the effects of formalin inhalation on renal function and physical features of albino wistar rats. Materials and Methods: Thirty apparently healthy male albino wistar rats, weighing between 100-160 g,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2018/44412

Effect of Cyperus esculentus Meal on Glutathione and Sperm Parameters in Androgen-Induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) in Adult Male Wistar Rats

D. I. Izunwanne, D. C. Akukwu, M. U. Elendu, J. N. Egwurugwu, A. Obialor, C. C. Ofoegbu, H. A. Izunwanne, E. E. Ngwu, G. C. Uloneme & P. C. Ugwuezumba · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology · 2022

Introduction: Large populations and diversification of food plant species have continued to play an important role in sustaining healthy lifestyles and enhancing lifespan for everybody. This becomes imperative with growing environmental population and its resultant health hazards...