Background: Diabetes mellitus is a major global health concern, and its complication, diabetic nephropathy (DN), remains a leading cause of chronic kidney disease and death worldwide. In Nigeria, the burden of DN is worsened by poor healthcare access, late diagnosis, and limited...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2026/v9i188
Background: Early detection of diabetic nephropathy (DN) is crucial for preventing its progression to chronic kidney disease. While biomarkers like Kidney Injury Molecule-1 (KIM-1), Cystatin C, and microalbuminuria aid in identifying renal injury, gender- and age-related variatio...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2026/v9i186
C1q nephropathy (C1qN) is an uncommon glomerular disorder defined by dominant mesangial deposition of complement component C1q on immunofluorescence in the absence of clinical or serological evidence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It classically presents with nephrotic sy...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2026/v9i185
Background: Limiting protein intake remains a fundamental approach in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), intended to lessen renal stress and metabolic disturbances. Nonetheless, achieving an appropriate balance between minimizing disease progression and avoiding maln...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2025/v8i184
Uterine fibroids are the commonest gynaecological conditions that affect a good number of women globally. This study evaluated renal assessment parameters among female subjects with uterine fibroids. The study involved 80 subjects with uterine fibroids and 60 control subjects, wi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2025/v8i183
Background: Kidney disease is an independent risk factor in the development of cerebrovascular diseases and is associated with poor outcomes. Objective: The study looked at various factors that can influence the outcomes of kidney disease patients who developed hemorrhagic stroke...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2025/v8i182
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the levels of uric acid, urea, creatinine, potassium and sodium in adult young male automobile mechanics in Owerri, Imo State Capital, and to correlate these parameters with duration of exposure. Study Design: The present study was conducted at...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2025/v8i181
The occupational environment significantly impacts health, particularly renal function, through factors such as hydration, dietary patterns, and exposure to environmental pollutants. This study aimed to compare the levels of electrolytes, urea, and creatinine in office workers an...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2025/v8i180
Aim: To evaluate the toxicological effect of Azadirachta indica (Neem) leaf extract and edible camphor on kidney injury molecule (KIM-1), 8-hydrodeoxguanosine (8-OHdG) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) of albino Wistar rats. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of St...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2025/v8i179
Background: Lead exerts toxicity through multiple mechanisms, notably via the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which induce oxidative stress, damage cellular structures, and impair antioxidant defense systems. Phytochemical analysis have identified several bioactive c...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2025/v8i178
Cyanide is a fast acting, potentially and deadly chemical that can exist in various forms. Exposure to sodium cyanide causes serious health effects and can be fatal. This study was designed to investigate renal toxicity of chronic sodium cyanide exposure using vitreous humor of r...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2025/v8i177
“Agbo”, a traditional polyherbal remedy commonly used in Nigeria, is often relied upon for managing illnesses such as malaria, typhoid, and digestive disorders. These mixtures, made from various plant parts, are believed to offer enhanced healing through the combined effects of m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2025/v8i176
Aim: To assess the correlation between blood and hair in Urea, Creatinine and Uric Acid. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Otuoke community in Ogbia Local Government Area and Eni-yimini Laboratories LTD, Yenezue-gene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, betwee...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2025/v8i175
Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is one of the most severe complications consequent to kidney transplant that predominantly affects the renal microvasculature. It is a histological characteristic of antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) and can lead to graft failure, especially in hi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2025/v8i174
Background: This retrospective study assessed the etiology, clinic-histological patterns, and outcomes of Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN) in 45 adult female patients from northwest Rajasthan. This study sought to identify the predictors influencing the outcomes of R...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2025/v8i173