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pro vyhledávání: '"A. N. Ikefuna"'
Autor:
Uchenna Kennedy Chukwu, Ifeoma I Emodi, Ngozi Ibeziako, Anthony N Ikefuna, Isaac N Asinobi, Kenechukwu K Iloh, Kosisochukwu E Udeogu, Chibuebem J Chukwu
Publikováno v:
Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol 32, Iss 4, Pp 356-359 (2023)
Background: Zinc is an abundant trace element in the body involved in many physiological processes. Its deficiency has been described in HIV-infected children, especially in advancing illness. This study, therefore, seeks to assess zinc levels in HIV
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/ad1bf00a5a284a8d9afb3c965f1cc46e
Autor:
Chioma L. Odimegwu, Anthony N. Ikefuna, Henrietta U. Okafor, Theresa Nwagha, Agozie Ubesie, Josephat M. Chinawa
Publikováno v:
BMC Nephrology, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2022)
Abstract Background Haemostatic derangements are thought to be due to an imbalance between hepatic synthesis of pro-coagulants and urinary losses of anticoagulants. Objectives This study evaluated the coagulation profile of Nigerian children with nep
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/da522c290fb74182831db36defdc91d5
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol 27, Iss 3, Pp 292-299 (2022)
Background: Adolescent obesity is a serious public health issue. Inconsistent findings on its association with mental health problems are reported. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence, pattern, and sociodemographic correlates of p
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/84ba8c2419554980b853e957faa269a6
Autor:
Osita U Ezenwosu, Barth F Chukwu, Ikenna K Ndu, Ndubuisi A Uwaezuoke, Ifeyinwa L Ezenwosu, Ifechukwu M Udorah, Anthony N Ikefuna, Ifeoma J Emodi
Publikováno v:
Sahel Medical Journal, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 43-47 (2021)
Introduction: Majority of Nigerians are not aware of their personal genotype, and the knowledge about sickle cell disease is quite low. We hypothesize that health education will improve the knowledge and awareness of sickle cell genotype among adoles
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/87fdaa8142dc49e794d84e98cc44f089
Autor:
Josephat M. Chinawa, Bartholomew F. Chukwu, Awoere T. Chinawa, Edmund N. Ossai, Anthony N. Ikefuna, Ann E. Aronu, Egbuna O. Obidike
Publikováno v:
BMC Pediatrics, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2020)
Abstract Background Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is characterized by attendant ischemia-reperfusion injury especially to the heart. Methods The aim of this work is to compare the right ventricular function of children with SCA in steady state (subjects)
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/b1d78554f9bf4befb83b85bd73b559aa
Autor:
Christopher B Eke, Ikenna K Ndu, Benedict O Edelu, Nwachinemere D Uleanya, Uchenna Ekwochi, Josephat M Chinawa, Ikenna C Nwokoye, Anthony N Ikefuna
Publikováno v:
Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol 29, Iss 2, Pp 295-302 (2020)
Background: Electrolyte abnormalities constitute the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in younger children with acute gastroenteritis. The aim of the study was to determine the clinical profile and pattern of electrolyte abnormalities in unde
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/ce79d7737c854a78805edfde80637580
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 31-36 (2017)
Background: Factors such as race, poverty, nutrition and chronic diseases have been shown to influence the age of attaining menarche in girls. HIV is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases among young girls living in sub-Saharan Africa. This stud
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/a94a55fc5a7c44f8b8818b18749b2f65
Autor:
Anthony N Ikefuna, Uchenna C. Nnajekwu, Osita U Ezenwosu, Ifeoma J Emodi, Chukwubike O. Nnajekwu, Ndubuisi A Uwaezuoke, Vivian O Onukwuli
Publikováno v:
African Health Sciences
Background: Repeated crises in children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA), which is a manifestation of disease severity, results in depletion of their minimal tissue folate stores, with higher likelihood of folate deficiency. The study aimed to determin
Autor:
Adaobi I. Bisi-Onyemaechi, Afonne N. Akani, Anthony N. Ikefuna, Beckie N. Tagbo, Josephat M. Chinawa, Ugo N. Chikani
Publikováno v:
Healthcare in Low-resource Settings, Vol 5, Iss 1 (2017)
School health services (SHS) have widespread impact on the health of a large number of children with implications on access to primary health care especially in developing countries. The aim of this study was to assess health services in primary scho
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/7f92712d9cab4bda84f2164f9fc6b716
Autor:
Uchenna C, Nnajekwu, Chukwubike O, Nnajekwu, Vivian O, Onukwuli, Bartholomew F, Chukwu, Anthony N, Ikefuna, Ifeoma J, Emodi
Publikováno v:
Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi. 34(2)
Folic acid supplementation is an integral aspect of the management of children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) especially in Africa. In spite of this, there have been concerns about lower folate levels, especially during crisis.To determine red cell f