Background: Environmental exposure to heavy metals may be associated with brain damage and thus dementia. Objective: This study was carried out to appraise the blood levels of heavy metals; Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As) Cadmium (Cd) and trace metals; Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu) and Selenium...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i4349
Ikechukwu Chidiebere Ikaraoha, Samuel Chibuzor Chinenye, Erasmus Nzubechi Duru, Priscella O Chinedu-Eleonu, Uchenna Christiantus Nwachukwu & Okechukwu Bethel Umez-Emeana·Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science·2025
Background: Hirsutism poses serious concern, embarrassment, poor self-esteem, and psychological distress for its young adult-female sufferers in an African population like Nigeria. Aims and Objectives: This study aimed to assess the blood levels of trace metals; Zinc (Zn), Copper...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2025/v8i1136
Background: Paint workers are occupationally exposed to harmful chemicals; solvents, pigments and heavy metals found in paint products during their application and removal. Objective: This study was carried out to examine the effect of occupational exposure to paint on blood leve...
Background: Paint is a blend of standardized constituents specifically binder, additives, pigment and heavy metals, which on application to an exterior as a thin coating is transformed to a solidified film. Increasingly eruption of newly painted buildings is a phenomenon in fast...
Striae distensae is a skin condition associated with cosmetic morbidity and psychological distress, particularly in young adult females. This study was designed to appraise if there are alterations in blood glucose level and hematological profile of young adult females with Stria...
Background: Striae distensae (stretch mark) is a skin disorder with social and psychological impact on young adult females. Despite its high prevalence in Nigeria, there is scarcity of information on its association with some biochemical indices of kidney function. Objective: The...
Charles Obasi Chukwu, Ikechukwu Chidiebere Ikaraoha, Johnkennedy Nnodim, Ikechukwu Godwin Njoku, Mbah Gertrude, Amaobi Rosecollet Ngozi & Akpo Raph Edewor·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2026
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain a leading cause of morbidity among military personnel, whose occupational exposures predispose them to infection. Despite the high prevalence of UTIs among military personnel, there is a paucity of research evaluating the urinary...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5515
Ikechukwu Godwin Njoku, Ikechukwu Chidiebere Ikaraoha, Edward Ukamaka, Oluwaseun Abel Olojede, Charles Obasi Chukwu, Innocent Okafor Eze & Nkeiruka Chigaekwu Mbadiwe·Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases·2025
Background: Hypertension is a major health problem among naval personnel, and it is exacerbated by occupational stressors and hazards. Aims and Objective: This study was carried out to determine the markers of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and inflammation and their association with...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2025/v7i1139
In the present study, the content of Cd, Pb, Hg, Zn, Cu, and Se in blood following extended consumption of tea and coffee was determined. By random sampling method, sixty participants were selected for this study and grouped into 20 tea consumers, 20 coffee consumers and 20 contr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i430254