Ossai-Chidi Linus Ndidi

Pattern of TNF-α and IL-1β Expression in Vaso-Occlusive Crises among Children with Sickle Cell Disease in Rivers State, Nigeria

Obi Ogechukwu Samuel & Ossai-Chidi Linus Ndidi · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2018

Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterised by chronic hemolysis, frequent infections, and recurrent occlusions of microcirculation, which cause a painful vaso-occlusive crisis and result in chronic organ damage and failure. Occlusions of the microcirculation and inf...

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Serum Levels of Pro-inflammatory Cytokines in Children with Sickle Cell Disease in Rivers State, Nigeria

Obi Ogechukwu Samuel & Ossai-Chidi Linus Ndidi · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2018

Aim: To assess the serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines in children with sickle cell disease in steady- state and vaso-occlusive crises in comparison to healthy children of the genotype HbAA. Study Design: Case-Control study Place and Duration of Study: University of Port H...

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