Comparative study of heavy metals in breast milk of breast feeding mothers in urban and sub-urban subjects in rivers state

FE Konne, CF Amadi, J Nyebuchi… - Journal of Applied …, 2021 - info.submit4journal.com
Breast milk is one fluid that could contain heavy metals and this can be dangerous to the
health of breastfeeding baby. The increase in urbanization and industrialization often comes …

Zinc composition in breast milk of lactating mothers in urban and sub-urban areas in Rivers State

KG Biambo, J Nyebuchi… - Asian Journal of …, 2021 - eprints.go2submission.com
Breast milk includes complex proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and other components that are
physiologically active. The composition varies both throughout the lactation period and over …

Impact of water sources on Schistosomiasis transmission and urine indicators

EO Onosakponome, OC Ezeanyagu, OR Ejinaka… - African Journal of Health …, 2022 - ajol.info
BACKGROUND Schistosomiasis is a significant debilitating disease caused by Schistosoma
species. Infection is acquired when people come into contact with fresh water infested with …

[PDF][PDF] Chronic paraquat exposure on kidney and vitamin E and C treatment benefits

BN Okolonkwo, CU Nyenke, DN Ajibo… - Journal of Biomedicine …, 2023 - gpub.org
The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of vitamin E and C in managing
paraquatinflicted kidney injury in rat. Exactly 120 rats were grouped AD with 3 sub-groups …

[PDF][PDF] Ameliorative effect of vitamin E on paraquat induced nephrotoxicity in rat

BN Okolonkwo, N Brisibe, IM George-Opuda - Current Research in …, 2023 - jpub.org
The kidney is a very vital organ required for excretion of metabolic waste products in the
body and when the kidney is damaged, this function is compromised. Paraquat is a toxicant …

The Prevalence Study of Urinary Schistosomiasis among the Primary School Pupils in Kisayhip, Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State-Nigeria

OC Ezeanyagu, EO Onosakponome… - … Disease & Health, 2022 - research.sdpublishers.net
Schistosomiasis is a chronic disease caused by parasitic flat worms also known as
trematodes, which belongs to the genus Schistosoma. Schistosomiasis is considered to be …

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breast Self Examination in Women of Okrika Kalio-Ama Community Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State

A Bademosi, OM Pius - Asian Journal of Medicine and …, 2024 - archives.articleproms.com
Background: Breast self-examination is one of the non-invasive methods of screening in
which a woman looks at her breast for any unusual changes like lumps, distortions, or …

[PDF][PDF] Sex and Age-Related Difference In Renal Markers in Pediatric Patients: A Study At Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

AK Ihedioha, OJ Uchechukwu - Healthcare Issues, 2024 - jpub.org
Assessing renal function in pediatric populations is essential but complex due to
developmental variations influenced by age and gender. Creatinine and urea, which are …

[PDF][PDF] Sociodemographics-Based Assessment on Urine Albumin-To-Creatinine Ratio And Creatinine Levels Among Kidney Disease Patients At Federal Teaching …

AK Ihedioha, OJ Uchechukwu - J. Appl. Health Sci. Med, 2024 - jpub.org
Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) and creatinine levels are essential biomarkers
for diagnosing and monitoring kidney function. Understanding sociodemographic influences …

[PDF][PDF] Electrolyte Assessment: A Comparison Across Age Group and Sex In Children (0-6 Years) At Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

AK Ihedioha, OJ Uchechukwu - Healthcare Issues, 2024 - jpub.org
Electrolyte balance is crucial for maintaining physiological functions such as homeostasis,
nerve conduction, muscle function, and acid-base balance. Sick children are particularly …