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Effect of late antenatal booking on maternal anemia and fetus birth weight on parturients in Enugu, Nigeria: An analytical cross-sectional study by Izuka, E, Obiora-Izuka, C, Asimadu, E, Enebe, J, Onyeabochukwu, A, Nwagha, U

“…Background: The benefits of antenatal care are maximized when women book early for care. However, despite these resounding benefits, women still book late,…”
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Atherogenic Index, Cardiovascular Risk Ratio, and Atherogenic Coefficient as Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Pre-eclampsia in Southeast Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study by Agu, P U, Egbugara, M N, Ogboi, J S, Ajah, L O, Nwagha, U I, Ugwu, E O, Ezugwu, E C

“…Pre-eclampsia is a key trigger for maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Current evidence suggests an association between dyslipidemia and…”
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Evaluation of Anxiety and Depression among Pregnant Women in Enugu, Nigeria by Izuka, E, Iyidobu, T, Obiora-Izuka, C, Enebe, J, Onyeabochukwu, A, Nkwo, P, Nwagha, U

“…BackgroundMaternal depression and anxiety during pregnancy are public health concerns. They are commonly reported among pregnant women from all over the world…”
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Contributions of von Willebrand factor to clinical severity of sickle cell disease: a systematic review and metanalysis by Nwagha, T. U., Nweke, Martins, Ezigbo, E. D.

“…To evaluate the contributions of VWF to the clinical manifestation and severity of SCD A systematic review of peer-reviewed articles published in English. The…”
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Prevalence of sexual dysfunction among females in a university community in Enugu, Nigeria by Nwagha, U I, Oguanuo, T C, Ekwuazi, K, Olubobokun, T O, Nwagha, T U, Onyebuchi, A K, Ezeonu, P O, Nwadike, K

“…Female sexual dysfunction is a common, condition that significantly reduces the quality-of-life of the affected persons. Unfortunately, because of the veil of…”
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Effects of short inter-pregnancy interval on maternal and perinatal outcomes: A cohort study of pregnant women in a low-income country by Onwuka, C, Ugwu, E, Obi, S, Onwuka, C, Dim, C, Eleje, G, Ezugwu, E, Agu, P, Nwagha, U, Ozumba, B

“…Background: Short inter-pregnancy interval (IPI) is a potential risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Previous reports from sub-Sahara Africa documented…”
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Atherogenic index of plasma as useful predictor of cardiovascular risk among postmenopausal women in Enugu, Nigeria by Nwagha, U I, Ikekpeazu, E J, Ejezie, F E, Neboh, E E, Maduka, I C

“…Menopausal health in our environment has received little attention. As an independent risk factor for dyslipidaemia, the degree and pattern of derangement,…”
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Effect of Hibiscus sabdariffaon blood pressure and electrolyte profile of mild to moderate hypertensive Nigerians: A comparative study with hydrochlorothiazide by Nwachukwu, D C, Aneke, E, Nwachukwu, N Z, Obika, L F O, Nwagha, U I, Eze, A A

“…Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) is widely consumed in Nigeria as a refreshing beverage and also as an antihypertensive agent. Since three decades ago when its…”
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Methodology for processing mastectomy and cryopreservation of breast cancer tissue in a resource- poor setting: A pilot study by Okoli, Uzoamaka A., Okafor, michael T., Agu, Kenneth A., Ndubuisi, Augustine C., Nwigwe, Ifeoma J., Nna, Emmanuel O., Okafor, Okechukwu C., Ukekwe, Francis I., Nwagha, Teresa U., Menkiti, Victor C., Eze, Charles O., Onyekwelu, Kenechukwu C., Ikekpeazu, Joy E., Anusiem, Chikere A., Mbah, Anthony U., Chijioke, Chioli P., Udeniya, Iroka J.

“…There is scarcity of breast cancer tissues derived from women of African origin available for patient - derived xenograft and organoid models. We aim to create…”
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Effect of routine preoperative fasting on residual gastric volume and acid in patients undergoing myomectomy by Ajuzieogu, O, Amucheazi, A, Nwagha, U, Ezike, H, Luka, S, Abam, D

“…Background: Preoperative fasting of patients aims to reduce the residual gastric volume (RGV). The magnitude of this reduction is yet to be ascertained in the…”
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Copper and selenium status of healthy pregnant women in Enugu, southeastern Nigeria by Nwagha, U I, Ogbodo, S O, Nwogu-Ikojo, E E, Ibegbu, D M, Ejezie, F E, Nwagha, T U, Dim, C C

“…Copper and selenium are important trace elements in man. They function as antioxidants and play roles in oxido-reductase reactions. Several imported…”
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Relationship between corneal biomechanical properties among pregnant women in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria by Nwachukwu, N, Okoye, O, Okoye, Obiekwe, Eze, C, Nwachukwu, D, Nwagha, U, Umeh, R

“…Objective: In Nigeria, many pregnant women as well as health-care providers are unaware of the effect of pregnancy on the eye. The present study investigated…”
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Benefit incidence analysis of free insecticide treated nets distribution in urban and rural communities of Enugu state, South East Nigeria by Nwagha, T U, Nwagha, U I, Dim, C C, Anyaehie, U B, Egbugara, M, Onwasigwe, C

“…Malaria is a leading cause of mortality as well as a barrier to economic and social development in developing countries. The use of insecticide-treated nets…”
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Medical and dental consultants' association of nigeria (MDCAN) standard operating procedure (SOP) on COVID-19 outbreaks for use by consultants and other health workers at service points within hospitals in Nigeria by Anyanwu, S, Nwagha, U, Chingle, M, Ozoilo, K, Omonisi, A, Ohayi, R, Taiwo, F

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Incidence, Determinants, and Outcomes of Spontaneous Preterm Birth at Tertiary Hospitals in Enugu, Southeast, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study by Nnagbo, J E, Ugwu, G O, Eze, M I, Agu, P U, Nnagbo, C L, Udealor, P C, Ezugwu, E C, Ugwu, E O, Nwagha, I U, Ezegwui, H U

“…In the past five years, observational evidence suggests that the rates and determinants of preterm birth may have changed due to the effect of the coronavirus…”
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The prevalence of Rhesus negativity among pregnant women in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria by Okeke, T C, Ocheni, S, Nwagha, U I, Ibegbulam, O G

“…Hemolytic disease of the newborn, secondary to rhesus D (Rh D) iso-immunization, contributes significantly to perinatal morbidity and mortality. Prevalence…”
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Evaluation of some anthropometric indices for the diagnosis of obesity in pregnancy in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Okereke, C E, Anyaehie, U B, Dim, C C, Iyare, E E, Nwagha, U I

“…Obesity in pregnancy is a global health problem which is associated with poor pregnancy outcomes. The use of weight and height, measured at about ten weeks of…”
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The effect of free distribution of insecticide-treated nets on asymptomatic Plasmodium parasitemia in pregnant and nursing mothers in a rural Nigerian community by Anyaehie, Usb, Nwagha, U I, Aniebue, P N, Nwagha, T U

“…Malaria is a major public health problem in Nigeria, with adverse outcomes on the poor, pregnant women and children living in rural communities. A major…”
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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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ABO blood group as a biomarker of preeclampsia among antenatal clinic attendees in Nigeria by Okoye, H, Efobi, C, Ugwu, A, Ugwu, E, Nwagha, T

“…Background: The clinical application of the ABO blood group is not limited to transfusion medicine but extends to other aspects of medicine. Its impact on…”
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