Boma Paul-Odo

Microalbuminuria and Its Clinical Correlates in Individuals with Sickle Cell Trait: A Comparative Study

Ayoola Odeyemi, Adeola O. Ajibare, Olalekan E. Ojo, Boma Paul-Odo & Fatiu A. Arogundade · Asian Journal of Research in Nephrology · 2022

Background: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a relatively common genetic disorder in Nigeria with attendant kidney disease. There is growing evidence that Sickle cell trait (SCT) may have smothering kidney disease. Microalbuminuria is a sensitive predictor of kidney damage. Aims: To...

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Prevalence and Determinants of Microalbuminuria in Sickle Cell Disease Patients

Ayoola Odeyemi, Adeola O. Ajibare, Olalekan E. Ojo, Oluwafemi T. Ojo, Boma Paul-Odo, Oluyomi O. Okunola, Fatiu A. Arogundade & Abubakr A. Sanusi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2022

Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common cause of Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and microalbuminuria is a predictor of CKD. Aims: To determine the prevalence of microalbuminuria (MA) in SCD patients as well as the clinical correlates of MA in these individuals. Study De...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2231600