Publications by authors named "Odunukwe Nkiruka Nnonyelum"

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  • * Data from 2,772 ART-naïve adults were analyzed, revealing a CKD prevalence of 10.0% to 17.6%; the study found that older age and factors such as anemia, lower BMI, and low CD4 counts were significantly associated with CKD.
  • * Three methods for estimating CKD (BSA-CG, MDRD, and CKD-EPI) were compared, with
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  • * The study analyzed health records of 154 COVID-19 patients between May and August 2020, revealing a 2.6% mortality rate, with a majority being symptomatic, male, and presenting with common symptoms like fever and dry cough.
  • * Findings indicate that older age and co-morbidities may increase the severity of COVID-19 in affected individuals, providing crucial insights into the demographic and clinical profile of patients in Nigeria.
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Introduction: effective and safe means of sample collection is a crucial component of testing for Covid-19. Uptake of testing is key to containing and controlling the spread of the virus. Scientists have been working on various strategies that will increase the uptake of testing for COVID-19.

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Introduction: Myelomatosis is a malignant proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow, with relatively high prevalence in African populations. Variation in genetic mutations has been observed in individual patients and may be responsible for differences in disease pattern and treatment outcomes. This study described the presentations and treatment outcomes of multiple myeloma in nigerian.

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