Obhioze Augustine Akpoka

Hematological Alterations among Sickle Cell Disease Patients in Steady State and Their Clinical Implications

Amusan Festus Olatubosun, Ugbomoiko Daniel Ohilebo, Obhioze Augustine Akpoka, Adesina Beatrice Ebun, Oniye Adesola Helen & Erameh Theophilus Ogie · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Introduction: In sub-Saharan Africa, sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common genetic hemoglobinopathy that is typified by vaso-occlusive crises and chronic hemolytic anemia. Even if they are less severe, hematological changes in steady state—defined as no crisis, transfusion, or in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i63129

Sero-Prevalence and Immunological Profile of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Nigerian Sickle Cell Disease Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Amusan Festus Olatubosun, Ugbomoiko Daniel Ohilebo, Obhioze Augustine Akpoka, Adesina Beatrice Ebun, OniyeAdesolaHelen & Erameh Theophilus Ogie · Advances in Research · 2025

Introduction: Nigeria has the highest prevalence of sickle cell disease (SCD) globally, making it a major genetic disorder of public health concern in Africa. During the COVID-19 pandemic, SCD patients were particularly vulnerable due to their compromised immune and hematological...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i31352