Ransford Oduro Kumi, Belinda Oti, Andrews Kumi, Erica Morvey Mawulorm, Gloria Donkor, Ampomah Abena Asante, Emmanuel Ayitey, Rita Oforiwaa Aygeman Ntim, Sefakor Adzo Agbenyegah & Isaac Kporha·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Hepatology·2025
Background: Neonatal jaundice is a major contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding its determinants is vital for improving neonatal outcomes. This study assessed the prevalence and determinants of this public health challenge in two hosp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrhe/2025/v7i158
Ahmed Lutful Moben, Rokshana Begum, Sheikh Mohammad Noor E Alam, Md. Abdur Rahim, Bishnu Pada Dey, Musarrat Mahtab, Sheikh Mohammad Fazle Akbar & Mamun Al Mahtab·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Hepatology·2025
Idiopathic Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension (INCPH) is a rare disease entity which is characterized by intrahepatic portal hypertension in the absence of cirrhosis and other liver diseases and splanchnic venous thrombosis. Etiology of INCPH remains unknown and immunological disor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrhe/2025/v7i157
Introduction: Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes caused by hyperbilirubinemia. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological and diagnostic profile of jaundice in The Hepatology and Gastroenterology Department at Gabriel Touré University Hospital...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrhe/2025/v7i156
AZONWAKIN RODRIGUE AKOTEGNON., ASSIRIUS KOTOMALE, Clémentine Michodjehoun, Steven Chokki, Fatoumata Bah, Euloge Oscar Manhognon Faton, ABDOURAMANE DIENG & Lamine Baba-Moussa·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Hepatology·2025
Gastric ulcer is a multifactorial disorder characterized by disruption of the gastric mucosa, often induced by ethanol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), oxidative stress, or Helicobacter pylori infection. This study investigated the gastroprotective activity of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrhe/2025/v7i155
Background: Platelet count and platelet indices are cheap, accurate and available methods to estimate fibrosis in Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients. Aim: This work aims to study platelet count and platelet indices as markers of fibrosis in NAFLD patients. Methods...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrhe/2025/v7i154
Aims: This study evaluates the hepatoprotective and antioxidant potential of the ethanolic extract of in high-fat-streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats. Pleurotus tuber-regium is an oyster mushroom rich in essential nutrients and possesses anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrhe/2025/v7i153
Background: Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are rising chronic conditions that often co-occur, posing significant health risks. NAFLD is common among those with T2DM due to shared risk factors like insulin resistance and obesity. Und...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrhe/2025/v7i152
Background: The consumption of polyherbal medicines, cigarette and alcohol is on the increase especially in Nnewi metropolis with a significant consequence on the health status of the consumers. Objectives: We evaluated the serum levels of liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP) and HMGB1i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrhe/2025/v7i151
Context: Alterations in urinary urobilinogen levels are frequently encountered in clinical practice but are often overlooked as a diagnostic tool. Evidence Acquisition: This review introduces an innovative clinical approach by emphasizing urobilinogen as an early and underutilize...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrhe/2025/v7i150
Mfon I. Akpaso, Sadeyeng E. Anani, Theresa E. Isamoh, Eric A. Agaba, Michael E. Oku, Kelechi Uruakpa, Nsikak M. Umoh, Katherine K. Eteng, Eru E. Mba & Cletus U. Ajang·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Hepatology·2025
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia due to insufficient insulin production or action. Numerous medicinal plants have been known for their anti-diabetic effects and Dacryodes edulis is one of them. Its extracts have been known for th...
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