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Uptake of hepatitis B vaccination and its determinants among health care workers in a tertiary health facility in Enugu, South-East, Nigeria by Omotowo, I B, Meka, I A, Ijoma, U N, Okoli, V E, Obienu, O, Nwagha, T, Ndu, A C, Onodugo, D O, Onyekonwu, L C, Ugwu, E O

“…Hepatitis B vaccination is the most effective method of prevention for hepatitis B virus infection. It is a major public health problem in Nigeria, and health…”
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Associated Risk Factors in Obese Nigerians: A Cross-Sectional Study by Onyia, C P, Asogwa, P, Adiri, W, Obienu, O, Ijoma, U N, Nwokediuko, S C, Okeke, E N

“…Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now adjudged the most common liver disease in the world, contributing to the rising incidence of hepatocellular…”
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Health-related quality of life in people with chronic diseases managed in a low-resource setting - A study from South East Nigeria by Ijoma, U, Unaogu, N, Onyeka, T, Nwatu, C, Onyekonwu, C, Onwuekwe, I, Ugwumba, F, Nwutobo, R, Nwachukwu, C

“…Background: Assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in resource-limited settings is critical to evaluate and improve the burden of morbidity and…”
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Sero-prevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection: A cross-sectional study of a large population of health care workers in Nigeria by Ijoma, U, Meka, I, Omotowo, B, Nwagha, T, Obienu, O, Onodugo, O, Onyekonwu, C, Okoli, E, Ndu, A, Ugwu, E

“…Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has been recognized globally as a major public health challenge necessitating a global call for increased…”
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Prevalence and distribution of hypertension in overweight and obese subjects in an urban community in Enugu, South East Nigeria. A post hoc analysis by Okoye, I, Ezeala-Adikaibe, B A, Mbadiwe, N, Onodugo, O D, Anyim, O B, Ijoma, U N, Onodugo, P, Orah-Okpala, C, Ekochin, F

“…Most recent studies in Nigeria have documented high prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Several mechanisms may link hypertension and obesity…”
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Population-based prevalence of high blood pressure among adults in an urban slum in Enugu, South East Nigeria by Ezeala-Adikaibe, B A, Orjioke, C, Ekenze, O S, Ijoma, U, Onodugo, O, Okudo, G, Okwara, C, Chime, P, Mbadiwe, N, Eddy, A, Onyekonwu, C, Onyebueke, G, Ulasi, I, Mba, A U

“…In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), rapid urbanization and changing lifestyle have modified the profile and pattern of various medical disorders. Apart from high…”
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Reference intervals for serum cystatin C and creatinine of an indigenous adult Nigerian population by Okonkwo, I N, Ogbu, I I, Ijoma, U N, Ulasi, I I, Ijoma, C K

“…Estimation of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is important for the evaluation of patients with kidney disease. Some studies suggest that GFR estimated…”
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SAT-053 PREDICTORS OF STAGE 3 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY OUTCOME IN A TERTIARY GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL IN NORTH INDIA by ONU, U., Gupta, K.L., Kumar, V., Onu, I., Okoye, J., Onodugo, O., Ijoma, U., Ulasi, I., Ijoma, C., Aridiwe, E., Jha, V.

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Efficacy and safety of telmisartan monotherapy in the black hypertensive patient at a tertiary centre in Eastern Nigeria by C K Ijoma, I I Ulasi, U N Ijoma

“…Background: The prevalence of hypertension is increasing globally, and is higher in black patients. In Nigeria the estimated prevalence is 17.6% and affects…”
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Seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus antibody in public servants of Enugu State of Nigeria by S C Nwokediuko, U Ijoma

“…Background/Objective: Chronic hepatitis B or C affects one out of every twelve persons globally. As part of the global campaign against hepatitis, the authors…”
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High degree of duodenal inflammation in Nigerians with functional dyspepsia by Nwokediuko, Sylvester Chuks, Ijoma, Uchenna N, Obienu, Olive, Anigbo, Gideon E, Okafor, Okechukwu

“…Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a heterogeneous disorder associated with diverse pathophysiological mechanisms, including immune activation and low-grade mucosal…”
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