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Prevalence and clinical and laboratory characteristics of kidney disease in anti-retroviral-naive human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients in South-South Nigeria by Okafor, U. H., Unuigbe, Evelyn I., Chukwuonye, E.

“…Since the emergence of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) about three decades ago, several renal disorders have been reported as common complications…”
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Factors associated with blood pressure control in predialysis chronic kidney disease patients: Short-term experience from a single center in Southern Nigeria by Okaka, E I, Ojeh-Oziegbe, O E, Unuigbe, E I

“…Hypertension is a leading cause of kidney disease worldwide, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a known cause of secondary hypertension. Blood pressure (BP)…”
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Prevalence and correlates of chronic kidney disease among civil servants in Bayelsa state, Nigeria by Egbi, O G, Okafor, U H, Miebodei, K E, Kasia, B E, Kunle-Olowu, O E, Unuigbe, E I

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a public health problem with rising incidence and prevalence world-wide. Despite the fact that Sub-Saharan Africa,…”
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Screening for risk factors of chronic kidney disease in a community in Niger Delta Nigeria by Okafor, Umezurike Hughes, Ahmed, S, Unuigbe, E I

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with many traditional and nontraditional risk factors. Screening for these risk factors has been associated with…”
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Screening for kidney disease in an oil producing community in Nigeria : a pilot study by Okafor, Umezurike H., Ahmed, S., Arigbodi, O., Idogun, S., Unuigbe, E. I.

“…Petroleum products have been associated with acute and chronic kidney disease. Nigeria is a major oil producing and exporting country. The aim of this study…”
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Cardio-renal-anemia syndrome : a report of three cases by Okafor, U. H., Unuigbe, Evelyn I.

“…Patients with chronic kidney diseases (CKDs) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) present with various degree of anemia. Anemia has been associated with poor…”
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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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Renal disease in HIV infected patients at University of Benin Teaching Hospital in Nigeria by Okafor, UH, Unuigbe, EI, Ojogwu, LI, Oviasu, E, Wokoma, FS

“…Background: HIV related renal disease is a common occurrence in patients with HIV infection. It is the third leading cause of end stage renal disease among…”
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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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Analgesic nephropathy as a cause of end-stage renal disease in a 55 year-old Nigerian by Okafor, U H, Unuigbe, E I, Onwuchekwa, A C, Emem-Chioma, P

“…Analgesic nephropathy is a subtle but significant cause of chronic renal failure. There is paucity of data on analgesic nephropathy in Nigeria. This case…”
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Choice of medical specialties amongst final year medical students in two universities in South-South, Nigeria by Egbi, O G, Unuigbe, E I

“…Study aimed at determining the preferred medical specialties among final year medical students and the most important factor(s) influencing their choices. A…”
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Acute renal impairment following use of intravenous contrast agent: A case report and reminder for increased awareness of the problem by Unuigbe, E I, Adeyekun, A A, Azubike, C O, Oladele, C O

“…Contrast-induced nephropathy is one of the adverse reactions to the use of radiocontrast media. Its incidence can be reduced if preventive measures are…”
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Assessment for markers of nephropathy in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics by Unuigbe, E I, Azubike, C O, Eregie, A

“…Type 2 diabetics account for a large proportion of patients presenting in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Although diabetic renal disease can be predicted, a…”
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Fibrinolytic activity in Nigerian diabetics with renal insufficiency by Unuigbe, E I, Famodu, A A, Umunna, C E

“…Diabetics have reduced fibrinolytic activity while chronic renal failure patients are prone to both haemorrhagic diathesis and reduced fibrinolysis. In the…”
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Clinical diagnosis of intracerebral haemorrhage: validation of a simple scoring tool in West Africans by Imarhiagbe, F A, Akemokwe, F M, Unuigbe, E I, Ndiaye, M M

“…To validate the use of a simple stroke scoring tool in the clinical diagnosis of intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH). Prospective observational study . 184…”
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Microalbuminuria and associated factors in newly diagnosed diabetics by Unuigbe, E I, Omeife, H, Edema, T, Ukoli, F A

“…Diabetic nephropathy is a common cause of end-stage renal disease. Microalbuminuria, a predictor of diabetic nephropathy, was screened for in newly diagnosed…”
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Effect of Dietary Phosphate Restriction in Pre-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients with Hyperphosphataemia in Southern Nigeria by Edeki, I R, Unuigbe, E I, Okaka, E I

“…Hyperphosphataemia is a common cardiovascular risk factor in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Dietary counseling and control are key aspects in the management of…”
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Multiple digital gangrene arising from traditional therapy: a case report by Unuigbe, E I, Ikhidero, J, Ogbemudia, A O, Bafor, A, Isah, A O

“…Traditional medicine has being advocated as an alternative to Orthodox medicine in Nigeria despite, its reported adverse effects. To report an unusual…”
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Twenty-one-year-old male with congenital anomalies, obstructive uropathy and chronic renal failure: is this a case of Townes Brocks syndrome? by Unuigbe, E I, Azubike, C A, Okaka, E I, Osarenkhoe, J O, Onuora, V C

“…Townes Brocks syndrome is an autosomal dominant multiple malformations syndrome comprising of ear anomalies/hearing loss, limb defects, anal, genitourinary,…”
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The Prevalence and Pattern of Malnutrition in Pre-Dialytic Chronic Kidney Disease Patients at a Tertiary Care Facility in Nigeria by Okunola, O O, Erohubie, C O, Arogundade, F A, Sanusi, A A, Unuigbe, E I, Oyebisi, O O, Adelaja, M A, Akinsola, A

“…Malnutrition is a common problem in chronic kidney disease contributing to adverse outcomes in terms of morbidity and mortality and overall poor quality of…”
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