195 results match your criteria: "Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University; Imo State University[Affiliation]"
J Med Educ Curric Dev
December 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Objectives: This research explores the perceptions of medical students regarding self-assessment techniques in clinical studies at public universities in Anambra State, Nigeria. Specifically, it investigates the benefits of these techniques and their perceived alignment with formal evaluations conducted by supervisors.
Methods: Utilizing a descriptive cross-sectional study design, data were collected from 273 consenting medical students through an online questionnaire.
Am J Clin Pathol
January 2025
Medical Laboratory Department, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, Nigeria.
Objectives: Transfusion-transmitted infections are a serious complication of blood transfusion. Devising a means of detecting at-risk blood donors may be beneficial in low- and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. We sought to determine the impact of ABO blood group on the prevalence of transfusion transmitted infections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCureus
November 2024
Internal Medicine, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, NGA.
J Environ Sci Health C Toxicol Carcinog
December 2024
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Nitrate contamination in drinking water poses significant health risks, particularly in rapidly urbanizing areas of developing countries. This study presents an integrated computational and graphical approach to evaluate the geochemistry and health risks of nitrate-contaminated water for six age groups in Southeast, Nigeria. The research employed a detailed methodology combining water nutrient pollution index (WNPI), nitrate pollution index (NPI), water pollution index (WPI), geochemical plotting techniques, stoichiometry, and health risk computations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Colorectal cancer screening has been shown to be effective in reducing the burden of colorectal cancer. However, the screening rate has been suboptimal, and mortality due to colorectal cancer remains high. With the presence of proactive prevention strategies, low screening rates could still be due to individual factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnviron Monit Assess
November 2024
Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 420007, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a vital raw material used to manufacture various household and commercial goods. However, BPA is a contaminant of emerging concern (CEC) and an endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) capable of migrating and bio-accumulating in environmental and biological compartments. At threshold levels, they become toxic causing adverse health and environmental issues.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCPT Pharmacometrics Syst Pharmacol
November 2024
Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Sci Rep
October 2024
Department of Geology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Nigeria.
Cureus
September 2024
Internal Medicine, Regions Stroke and Neuroscience Hospital, Owerri, NGA.
Background This study analyzed the incidence, characteristics, and mortality risk associated with cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) among hospitalizations for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with lung involvement. Methods Adult hospitalizations from the 2016-2020 nationwide inpatient sample were analyzed using relevant International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 codes for SLE with lung involvement (M32.13) and COP (J84.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPharm Pat Anal
September 2024
Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria.
Egypt Heart J
September 2024
Department of Medicine, David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), a significant global health concern, are responsible for 13% of all deaths particularly in Africa, where they contribute substantially to the global disease burden, taking several millions of lives globally and annually. Despite advancements in healthcare, the burden of CVDs continues to rise steadily. This comprehensive review critically examines the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) management in Africa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClin Infect Dis
September 2024
Division of Infectious Diseases, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA USA.
Objective: Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF)-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens have been associated with adverse changes in lipid and glucose profiles compared with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)-based ART, but data in pregnancy is limited. We evaluated metabolic markers in pregnant women with HIV after starting TAF- vs TDF-based ART.
Methods: We analyzed data within the IMPAACT 2010/VESTED trial, which demonstrated better pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women randomized to initiate TAF/Emtricitabine/Dolutegravir (TAF/FTC+DTG; n=217) or TDF/FTC+DTG (n=215).
Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord
August 2024
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
Background: Construct validation of cognitive batteries across Africa is imperative to understanding dementia in the region. We examined construct validity and internal consistency of the neuropsychological battery of Uniform Data Set version 3 (UDSNB 3.0) of the Alzheimer Coordinating Center in Nigeria older adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBMC Cancer
August 2024
Department of Surgery, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra, Nigeria.
New Microbes New Infect
June 2024
Department of Medicine, David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu, Ebonyi state, Nigeria.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
July 2024
Babcock University Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
BioTechnologia (Pozn)
June 2024
Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Nigeria.
Oxidative stress-related pathologies have guided the scientific community into delving into natural product-based research on plant-based metabolites. Plant secondary metabolites serve as a valid alternative in managing oxidative stress-related pathologies. In this study, we present the secondary metabolite constituents of the polar extract (PE) and nonpolar extract (NPE) from the leaves of .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Gynaecol Obstet
November 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Federal Medical Center Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria.
Objective: To assess the uptake of a multidisciplinary team approach in obstetric disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) management in a low- to middle-income country.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study, in which a semi-structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data on the uptake by Nigerian obstetricians of the multidisciplinary team approach to obstetric DIC management.
Results: A total of 171 obstetricians responded, 82 (48.
Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM
August 2024
Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN.
Ethiop J Health Sci
September 2023
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) imposes a substantial healthcare burden, affecting millions of people worldwide. Understanding the determinants influencing SCA severity is crucial for enhanced disease management and optimized patient outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet-Neutrophil Ratio (PNR), Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), and SCA severity.
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May 2024
Department of Chemical Engineering, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus, Anambra, Nigeria.
The potentials of mesoporous TiO-ZnO (3TiZn) were explored on photocatalytic degradation of doxycycline (DOX) antibiotic, likewise the influence of adsorption on the photocatalytic process. The 3TiZn was characterized for physical and chemical properties. Stability, reusability, kinetic and the ability of 3TiZn to degrade high concentration of pollutant under different operating conditions were investigated.
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May 2024
Department of Geology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Nigeria.
Water resources are constantly threatened by pollution of potentially toxic elements (PTEs). In efforts to monitor and mitigate PTEs pollution in water resources, machine learning (ML) algorithms have been utilized to predict them. However, review studies have not paid attention to the suitability of input variables utilized for PTE prediction.
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August 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Medicine, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Objective: To examine the prevalence, perinatal outcomes and factors associated with neonatal sepsis in referral-level facilities across Nigeria.
Design: Secondary analysis of data from the Maternal and Perinatal Database for Quality, Equity and Dignity Programme in 54 referral-level hospitals across Nigeria.
Setting: Records covering the period from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020.
Environ Geochem Health
April 2024
Department of Geology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, 431124, Nigeria.
Groundwater, a predominant reservoir of freshwater, plays a critical role in providing a sustainable potable water and water for agricultural and industry uses in the In Salah desert region of Algeria. This research collected 82 underground water samples from Albian aquifers to assess water quality and identify hydrogeochemical processes influencing mineralization. To achieve this objective, various methods were employed to evaluate water quality based on its intended uses.
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August 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria.
Objective: To determine the incidence and sociodemographic and clinical risk factors associated with birth asphyxia and the immediate neonatal outcomes of birth asphyxia in Nigeria.
Design: Secondary analysis of data from the Maternal and Perinatal Database for Quality, Equity and Dignity Programme.
Setting: Fifty-four consenting referral-level hospitals (48 public and six private) across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.