Saheed Ladipo Kakako

The Impact of Cigarette Smoking on Oxidative Stress Indices

Saheed Ladipo Kakako, Ibrahim Shuaibu, Ibrahim Abdullahi Musa, Muhammad Lawal Jidda, Sarafadeen Adeniyi Arisegi, James Oyeniyi, Idris Olawale Tajudeen, Zainab Najim, Kafilat Taiwo Salvador-Oke, Taofeeq Bolarinwa Lawal & Kabiru Bello Aliyu · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

Introduction: Despite the shocking caption ‘Smokers are liable to die young’, the prevalence of cigarette smokers continues to surge, especially among the youth. Cigarette smoking is a notable health concern globally and is a well-known risk factor for many diseases including can...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i41165

Prevalence of Insulin Resistance among Cigarette Smokers in Sokoto Metropolis

Saheed Ladipo Kakako, Taofeeq Oduola, Muhammad Kabiru Dallatu, Hauwa Bako, Chidi Ugwuoke & Ali Isah Ali · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2019

Introduction: Cigarette smoking (CS) is a well-known risk factor for the development of metabolic diseases, various forms of cancer as well as insulin resistance (IR). IR is considered as an underlying derangement which very commonly aggravates metabolic syndrome. Aim: This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v10i130096

Transaminases and Alkaline Phosphatases Activities in HIV/AIDS Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Attending Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto

Saheed Ladipo Kakako & Zainab Najim · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2019

Background: HIV/AIDS causes life threatening opportunistic infections with increased morbidity and mortality. HAART intervention in HIV/AIDS patients has not only reduce morbidity and mortality but also cause hepatic injury and elevation of the liver enzymes. Aim: To measure the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2019/v2i330106

Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp Isolated from Diarrhoeic Children in Selected Health Centres in Sokoto, Nigeria

Zainab Najim, Saheed Ladipo Kakako, John Ochei, Bello Rabiu Alkali, Kabiru Mohammed & Saraja Ahmodu Opaluwa · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2019

Aim: To determine the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of E. coli and Salmonella spp. associated with childhood diarrhoea in our locality. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: School of Medical Laboratory Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo Uni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2019/v2i130096

Resistance Pattern and Plasmid Profile of E. coli Isolated from Diarrhoeic Children in Selected Health Centres in Sokoto, Nigeria

Bello Rabiu Alkali, Kabiru Mohammed, Saraja Ahmodu Opaluwa, Zainab Najim, John Ochei & Saheed Ladipo Kakako · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Aim: The resistance pattern and plasmid profile of E. coli was evaluated in this study. Study Design: A cross-sectional study was carried out. Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted in Specialist Hospital; Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital; and Women and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41007