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Dyslipidemia in Nigeria: prevalence and pattern by Oguejiofor, O C, Onwukwe, C H, Odenigbo, C U

“…Dyslipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Data are scanty on the prevalence and pattern of dyslipidemia in Nigeria. However, some studies…”
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Evaluation of blood pressure and indices of obesity in a typical rural community in eastern Nigeria by Ahaneku, Gladys I, Osuji, C. U, Anisiuba, B. C, Ikeh, V. O, Oguejiofor, O. C, Ahaneku, J. E

“…Aim: With increasing urbanization of lifestyle, cardiovascular morbidity and mortality have been on the increase in Africans. Studies on cardiovascular risk…”
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Lipid and Some Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors Assessment in a Rural Community in Eastern Nigeria by Ahaneku, G I, Ahaneku, J E, Osuji, C U, Oguejiofor, C O, Anisiuba, B C, Opara, P C

“…Continuous re-evaluation of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (cardiovascular diseases [CVDs]) in developing nations is imperative as it lays foundation…”
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Dyslipidemias in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Nnewi South-East Nigeria by Jisieike-Onuigbo, N N, Unuigbe, E I, Oguejiofor, C O

“…Dyslipidemia has been noted to play an integral role in the pathogenesis and progression of micro and macrovascular complications in diabetes mellitus…”
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Prevalence of dyslipidemia among adult diabetic patients with overt diabetic nephropathy in Anambra state south-east Nigeria by Jisieike-Onuigbo, N N, Unuigbe, E I, Kalu, O A, Oguejiofor, C O, Onuigbo, P C

“…Dyslipidemia has been identified as a risk factor for the development and progression of diabetic renal disease. This study was done to determine the…”
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Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen seropositivity among HIV-infected and non-infected individuals in Nnewi, Nigeria by Okocha, E, Oguejiofor, O, Odenigbo, C, Okonkwo, U, Asomugha, L

“…Background: Co-infection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) is common as both viruses share common routes of transmission. HIV…”
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Is diabetes patients' knowledge of laboratory tests for monitoring blood glucose levels associated with better glycaemic control? by Ezenwaka, C. E., Okoye, O., Esonwune, C., Dioka, C., Onuoha, P., Osuji, C., Oguejiofor, O. C., Meludu, S. C.

“…Abstract Aim: To determine if there is any difference in indices of glycaemic control between type-2 diabetes patients who knew the laboratory tests for…”
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Pattern of medical admissions at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba-a two year review by Odenigbo, C U, Oguejiofor, O C

“…A two-year retrospective evaluation of the pattern of medical admissions at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. Case notes of all…”
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Evaluation of the effect of duration of diabetes mellitus on peripheral neuropathy using the United Kingdom screening test scoring system, bio-thesiometry and aesthesiometry by Oguejiofor, O C, Odenigbo, C U, Oguejiofor, C B N

“…Risk factors predisposing to foot ulceration in diabetic subjects are multiple. Long duration of diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor, likewise peripheral…”
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Prevalence of dyslipidaemia in apparently healthy professionals in Asaba, South South Nigeria by Odenigbo, C U, Oguejiofor, O C, Odenigbo, U M, Ibeh, C C, Ajaero, C N, Odike, M A C

“…Hypercholesterolaemia is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD) especially in industrialized societies. Coronary heart disease is becoming an…”
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Evaluation of "care of the foot" as a risk factor for diabetic foot ulceration: the role of internal physicians by Oguejiofor, O C, Oli, J M, Odenigbo, C U

“…Several risk factors predispose the diabetic patient to foot ulceration, including "inadequate care of the foot". This risk factor for foot ulceration has not…”
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Are the symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Nigerian patients objective? An evaluation using the United Kingdom Screening Test (UKST) and Bio-Thesiometry by Oguejiofor, O C, Oli, J M, Ajaero, C N, Odenigbo, C U, Odike, M A C

“…Symptoms suggestive of peripheral neuropathy (PN) in diabetes mellitus (DM) do not always indicate presence ofunderlying PN. A pioneering study among Nigerian…”
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Axillary fibroadenoma mimicking lymphadenopathy by Odike, M A C, Orakwe, J C, Oguejiofor, O C, Odenigbo, U C, Onyiaorah, I V

“…Ectopic breast tissues are subject to the similar physiological and pathological alterations seen in breast tissues situated in their normal anatomical…”
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Pathogenesis of hyperparahyroidism in renal osteodystrophy by Odenigbo, C U, Oguejiofor, O C, Odike, M

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Diet, alcohol consumption and serum lipid levels of elderly men and women of ibo extraction in the Delta by Okonkwo, UC, Oguejiofor, CO, Odenigbo, CU, Odenigbo, UM, Oguanobi, NI

“…Background: Serum lipid levels are directly associated with the development and progression of coronary heart disease especially in the elderly and lifestyle…”
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Is asymptomatic peripheral neuropathy present in Nigerian diabetic patients? An assessment using the United Kingdom screening test (UKST) and bio-thesiometry by Oguejiofor, O C, Oli, J M, Ajaero, C N, Odenigbo, C U, Odike, M A C

“…Diabetes mellitus (DM) is commonly complicated by peripheral neuropathy (PN). Symptoms suggestive of peripheral neuropathy (PN) in diabetes mellitus (DM) do…”
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Dyslipidemias in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Nnewi South-East Nigeria by Jisieike-Onuigbo, N N, Unuigbe, E I, Oguejiofor, C O

“…Background: Dyslipidemia has been noted to play an integral role in the pathogenesis and progression of micro and macrovascular complications in diabetes…”
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Relationship of Waist Circumference, Waist Hip Ratio and Body Mass Index as Predictors of Obesity in Adult Nigerians by Odenigbo, U.M., Odenigbo, U.C., Oguejiofor, O.C., Adogu, P.O.U.

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The prevalence of chronic kidney disease in apparently healthy retired subjects in asaba, Nigeria by Odenigbo, Cu, Oguejiofor, Oc, Onwubuya, Ei, Onwukwe, Ch

“…The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing globally. Studies on this subject, especially in the older age groups are difficult to come by in…”
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Nutritional Status of Elderly in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria by Odenigbo, U.M., Odenigbo, C.U., Oguejiofor, O.C.

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