Timothy A. Ekwere

Elevated Plasma Fibrinogen and the Risk of Stroke: A Hospital Based Prospective Case-Control Study in Uyo, Nigeria

Timothy A. Ekwere, Olufisayo G. Ayoade, Bertha C. Ekeh & Franklin O. Dike · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. In recent time, there is increasing evidence that suggest that increased plasma fibrinogen is associated with increased risk of stroke with unfavourable clinical outcome. Objectives: To determine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i2031104

A Cross-Sectional Study of the Impact of Antipsychotic Medications on the Hematological Profile of Patients with Schizophrenia in a Tertiary Health Facility in Uyo, South-South, Nigeria

Henry E. Jombo & Timothy A. Ekwere · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2018

Objective: Antipsychotic drugs have been implicated as a potential cause of haematological toxicity. However, the seemingly mild and asymptomatic presentation is perhaps responsible for it not being frequently investigated. The aim of this study, therefore, was to determine the e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2018/40894