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Editorial: Lipid metabolism and human diseases by Amadi, Peter U., Gu, Hong-Mei, Yin, Kai, Jiang, Xian-Cheng, Zhang, Da-wei

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Biochemical Implications of Biotransformation of Some Toxic Floras Using Natural Local Enzyme Sources by Agomuo, Emmanuel N, Amadi, Peter U

“…Recently, it has been established that simultaneous saccharification and fermentation is a potent technique for the detoxification of harmful plant materials…”
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Vascular Effects of Avocado Seed Glycosides during Diabetes-induced Endothelial Damage by Amadi, Peter U, Agomuo, Emmanuel N, Adumekwe, Chiamaka

“…The relationship between vascular damage and diabetes mellitus was exploited using avocado seed extracts. The purpose of the study was to understand the…”
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Efficacy of using walnuts as statin adjuvants in hypertension management by Amadi, Peter U., Agomuo, Emmanuel N., Amadi, Joy A., Bob-Chile Agada, Adaeze I., Njoku, Uche C., Ogunwa, Chinedu S., Odika, Prince C., Osuoha, Justice O., Ogbolosingha, Atieme J., Adumekwe, Chiamaka W., Chigbu, Ifeyinwa N.

“…Due to the widespread unorthodox use of nuts to improve cardiovascular health, this clinical trial was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of walnut as an…”
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Nutritional modulation of blood pressure and vascular changes during severe menstrual cramps by Njoku, Uche C., Amadi, Peter U., Amadi, Joy A.

“…في هذه الدراسة، قمنا باختبار تأثير التغذية على شدة الآم الحيض والتغيرات الوقتية المصاحبة لضغط الدم ومؤشرات صحة الأوعية الدموية. كما فحصنا أيضا تأثير التغذية…”
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Post-partum depression, anxiety and marital satisfaction : a perspective from Southeastern Nigeria by Muomah, Rosemary C., Odinka, Paul C., Amadi, Kennedy U., Mefoh, Philip, Egbuagu, Kenneth, Chukwuorji, JohnBosco C., Nwoke, Marybasil, Odinka, Jaclyn I.

“…Background: Many studies have noted the high prevalence of post-partum depression (PPD) and anxiety associated with poor marital satisfaction, albeit amidst a…”
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Improving the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS: A cross-sectional study of the role of religion by Amadi, K, Odinka, J, Obiechina, K, Ofoefuna, C, Chukwu, U, Aguocha, C

“…Background: Previous studies have found religion as a useful tool in coping with chronic medical conditions including HIV/AIDS. Aim: This study assessed how…”
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Cholesin, a new hormone bridges intestinal cholesterol absorption and hepatic synthesis by Amadi, Peter U, Zhang, Da-Wei

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Soil transmitted helminth infection among farmers in Ukwa West Local Government Area, Abia State, south-east, Nigeria by Douglas, K E, Amadi, C U

“…Farmers like most groups of workers are faced with a multiplicity of hazards and biological hazards like Soil Transmitted Helminths - a major Public health…”
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Evaluation of acute and sub-chronic oral toxicity study of Baker Cleansers Bitters - a polyherbal drug on experimental rats by Patrick-Iwuanyanwu, K C, Amadi, U, Charles, I A, Ayalogu, E O

“…Baker Cleanser Bitters (BCB) - a polyherbal formula commonly used in the treatment of diabetes, liver cirrhosis, kidney failure, rheumatism and arthritis was…”
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Potentiation of incretin hormones and modulation of metabolic enzymes as possible mechanisms behind the insulin sensitizing effects of cabbage-metformin treatment by Amadi, Joy A., Amadi, Peter U., Njoku, Uche C., Osuoha, Justice O.

“…In our study, we treated high fructose diet-induced insulin resistance in rats with any of metformin, cabbage (80%w/w) or combined metformin and cabbage…”
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Religion, coping and outcome in out-patients with depression or diabetes mellitus by Amadi, K. U., Uwakwe, R., Odinka, P. C., Ndukuba, A. C., Muomah, C. R., Ohaeri, J. U.

“…Objective The study assesses the association between religiosity and coping style with the outcome of depression and diabetes. Method Using a simple random…”
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Impact of changes in fermentation time, volume of yeast, and mass of plantain pseudo-stem substrate on the simultaneous saccharification and fermentation potentials of African land snail digestive juice and yeast by Amadi, P.U., Ifeanacho, M.O.

“…This study was carried out to investigate the effect of variations in mass of plantain pseudo-stem waste, volume of yeast used, and fermentation time on the…”
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Attitudes towards and perception of gambling among secondary school students in a developing country by Aguocha, Chinyere Mirian, Duru, Chukwuma B., Nwefoh, Emeka Chinwuba, Ndukuba, Appolos Chidi, Amadi, Kennedy U., Olose, Emmanuel Omamurhomu, Igwe, Monday Nwite

“…Gambling is common in Nigeria and over the years has gained wide acceptability among the populace. Improved technology and legalization of gambling have led to…”
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Religiosity and treatment adherence among out-patients with schizophrenia by Amadi, Kennedy U., Aguocha, Chinyere M., Attama, Mellitus C., Onu, Justus U., Odinka, Paul C., Nduanya, Callista U., Muomah, Rosemary C., Ndukuba, Appolos C.

“…This study assessed the association between religiosity and treatment adherence, psychopathology of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia in a Nigerian…”
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Lettuce-avicularin treatment reverses insulin resistance through stimulation of glycolytic kinases and insulin signaling molecules by Amadi, Joy A, Amadi, Peter U, Njoku, Uche C, Onitchi, Chioma L

“…In order to recommend a more effective approach to manage insulin resistance, we monitored the activities of glycolytic kinases, insulin signaling molecules,…”
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Relationship between religiosity, religious coping and socio-demographic variables among out-patients with depression or diabetes mellitus in Enugu, Nigeria by Amadi, Kennedy U, Uwakwe, Richard, Ndukuba, Appolos C, Odinka, Paul C, Igwe, Monday N, Obayi, Nicodemus K, Ezeme, Mark S

“…Background: Religion is a powerful coping strategy. Diabetes and depression are common conditions in our environment that induce psychological distress, thus…”
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Use and perception of the psychostimulant, khat (catha edulis) among three occupational groups in south western Uganda by Ihunwo, A O, Kayanja, F I B, Amadi-Ihunwo, U B

“…To examine the use of and perception of the psychostimulant, khat (catha edulis) in three towns in south-western Uganda. Cross-sectional survey. Mbarara,…”
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Illness coping behaviour of outpatients with depression or diabetes mellitus in two tertiary hospitals in Enugu state, southeast Nigeria by Amadi, Kennedy U., Uwakwe, Richard, Aguocha, Chinyere M., Ezeme, Mark S., Muomah, Rosemary C., Ndukuba, Appolos C., Odinka, Paul C.

“…The study aims to compare the coping styles of patients with diabetes with those with depression. A total of 224 patients, 112 with depression and an equal…”
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Impact of adoption of improved cook‐stove on different components of household welfare in rural communities in Nigeria: The case of Save80 cook‐stove in Kaduna by Onyeneke, R.U., Nwajiuba, C.U., Mmagu, C.J., Aligbe, J.O., Uwadoka, C.O., Igberi, C.O., Amadi, M.U.

“…The article analyzed the impact of an improved cook‐stove (Save80) on several household level outcomes, in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Given the high local…”
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