Publications by authors named "Rasmus I Okonkwo"
Article Synopsis
- A case study of a 27-year-old woman with early onset ICP showed her bile acid levels soared from 15 μmol/L to 273 μmol/L, leading to serious feto-maternal monitoring and interventions.
- The case emphasizes the importance of early detection, continuous monitoring, and collaborative care to improve outcomes for both mother and baby in instances of early onset ICP.
Association between maternal selenium levels and pregnancy outcome among human immunodeficiency virus-positive and human immunodeficiency virus-negative pregnant women in a tertiary health-care center in Owerri, Nigeria: A comparative cross-sectional study.
Rasmus Izuchukwu Okonkwo Augustine Duke Onyeabochukwu Emmanuel Obiora Izuka Chukwunonyerem Precious Duke-Onyeabo Chinelo Elizabeth Obiora-Izuka
Ann Afr Med
July 2023
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection constitutes a major medical complication of pregnancy and is associated with adverse feto-maternal outcomes. However, the relationship between maternal serum selenium levels and pregnancy outcomes has been inconsistent.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between maternal serum selenium status and pregnancy outcome in HIV-positive and HIV-negative women in a tertiary health facility.