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Ugochukwu Aguwa

Publications (5)

Effect of High Salt Diet and Habiscus sabdariffa (Zobo) on the Histology of the Aorta in Wistar Rats

Darlington Akukwu, Ugochukwu Aguwa, Catherine Akukwu, Ambrose Agulanna, Obatavwe Ukoba, Izuchukwu Okonkwo & Adline Aguwa · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2023

Effect of salt diet and hibiscus sabdoriffa (zobo) on the histology of the aorta of Wistar rats was investigated. A total of 20 adult Wistar rats weighing 162-220 g were randomly assigned into four groups (l-IV) of five animals each. Group I served as the control , group II recei...

Open access Research Article

Exploring the Association between Hypertension and Gender, Handedness and Stature among Patients Attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria

Raluchukwu Gregory Ayalogu, Lasbrey Asomugha & Ugochukwu Aguwa · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2025

Hypertension is a major public health challenge in Nigeria, with complex interactions between biological, demographic, and lifestyle factors influencing its prevalence and severity. This study examined the association of gender, handedness, and stature indices (height, weight, bo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcd/2025/v7i1141

Effect of Aqueous Extract of Cannabis sativa Leaf on the Oxidative Stress Markers in the Brain of Male Wistar Rats

Paul, Demshimeno, Ukoha Ukoha & Ugochukwu Aguwa · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2024

Cannabis sativa is a commonly abused drug especially among younger people in society. The cerebellum is located at the back of the brain, immediately inferior to the occipital and temporal lobes within the posterior cranial fossa. The study was designed to show the effect of aque...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2024/v15i3291

Effect of Aqueous Extract of Cannabis Sativa Leaf on the Motor Coordination Using the Hanging Wire and Open Field Neurobehavioural Tests in Male Wistar Rats

Paul, Demshimeno, Ukoha Ukoha & Ugochukwu Aguwa · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Cannabis sativa is a commonly abused drug especially among younger people in society. The cerebellum is located at the back of the brain, immediately inferior to the occipital and temporal lobes within the posterior cranial fossa. The study was designed to show the effect of aque...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i65448

The Effects of Sub-chronic Administration of the Ethanolic Extract of Chromolaena odorata Leaves on the Immune System and Spleen of Male Wistar Rats

D. Chioma Nwosu, M. Izunna Nwosu & Ugochukwu Aguwa · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Chromolaena odorata, a neglected weed with wide spectrum is a multipurpose plant that contains high concentration of anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrheal, anti-hypertensive agents that protects against tissue damage. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of ethanolic leaf e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v19i4396