Effects of lead exposure on biomarkers of thyroid and renal function tests among panel beaters in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria

Autor: Kassy, CW, Meka, IA, Okwor, CJ, Onodugo, OD, Onodugo, NP, Aguwa, EN

Publikováno v: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice; Vol. 25 No. 9 (2022); 1593-1600.

Background: Occupational lead (Pb) exposure causes multisystem effects at high and sustained low doses. However, there are inconsistencies in the dose–response effects on the thyroid and kidneys. Aim: This study aimed to assess the effects of Pb ex

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Point of Care Testing/Central Laboratory Analysis of Glucose and Electrolytes in Diabetic Emergencies. Are They Comparable?

Autor: Meka, IA, Adekola, OO, Irurhe, NK, Akanmu, NO, Soriyan, OO

Publikováno v: Nigerian Hospital Practice; Vol 11, No 4 (2013); 29-38

Prompt diagnosis of electrolytes and acid-base abnormalities in diabetic emergencies, and quick intervention is the key to a good outcome. In the Third world, there is a delay in reporting of central laboratory results due to a mirage of problems. PO

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Serum leptin levels and relationship with maternal weight gain at term among obese and non-obese pregnant women in Enugu, Nigeria: a comparative cross-sectional study.

Autor: Enebe JT; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, College of Medicine/Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria., Enebe NO; Department of Community Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Nwagha TU; Department of Haematology and Immunology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria.; Department of Haematology and Immunology, College of Medicine, Ituku Ozalla Campus, Enugu, Nigeria., Meka IA; Department of Chemical Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Nwankwo ME; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, College of Medicine/Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria., Izuka EO; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Egede JO; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Nigeria., Ugwu IA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, College of Medicine/Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria., Okoro NI; Department of Chemical Pathology, College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu, Nigeria., Okoye HC; Department of Haematology and Immunology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Iyoke CA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Ituku/Ozalla Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.

Publikováno v: The Journal of international medical research [J Int Med Res] 2023 Nov; Vol. 51 (11), pp. 3000605231213265.

Assessment of brain natriuretic peptide and copeptin as correlates of blood pressure in chronic hypertensive pregnant women.

Autor: Okwor CJ; Department of Chemical Pathology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Juliet.okwor@unn.edu.ng., Adedapo KS; Department of Chemical Pathology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria., Bello OO; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria., Meka IA; Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria., Okwor CV; Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria., Uche CZ; Department of Medical Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria., Nwajiobi CE; Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria., Nto-Ezimah UA; Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria., Uchechukwu CE; Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria., Arum EJ; Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.

Publikováno v: Clinical hypertension [Clin Hypertens] 2022 Dec 15; Vol. 28 (1), pp. 37. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 15.

Assessment of thyroid function of newly diagnosed SARS-CoV-2 infected patients in Nigeria.

Autor: Okwor CJ; Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Meka IA; Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Akinwande KS; Department of Chemical Pathology and Immunology, Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria., Edem VF; Department of Immunology, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Okwor VC; Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla Enugu, Nigeria.

Publikováno v: The Pan African medical journal [Pan Afr Med J] 2021 Sep 02; Vol. 40, pp. 9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 02 (Print Publication: 2021).