Background / Aim: One of the organs that are negatively impacted by smoking is the kidney. The purpose of this study is to compare the mean serum levels of urea and creatinine, microalbumin, albumin-creatinine ratio, and estimated glomerular filtration rate of smokers to non-smok...
Aim: This study sought to investigate the effect of sickle cell anemia on kidney using endogenous biomarkers. Methodology: This study is a case-control study which enrolled 60 sickle cell anemia patients (30 males and 30 females) in a stable state at the Obafemi Awolowo Universit...
Haematological parameters have been implicated in health indices. Aspartame is associated with elevated blood glucose level and toxicity in some body organs by alteration of their tissue histology. This study investigated the ameliorative potential of Moringa oleifera seed extrac...
Aim: To examine the effect of Fleurya aestuans extract (FAE) on histological and renal function test (RFT) in an alloxan-induced type 2 diabetes rat model. Study Design: The experiment was conducted in the department of Human Physiology, Madonna University, Nigeria, between Augus...
Aim: The present study aimed to determine the toxicity and hypoglycemic effect of Yoyo Bitters in animal model. Methodology: The study was conducted at Rivers State University (RSU). The laboratory animals were housed in the animal house of the biology department where the practi...
Aims: The study aims to assess the impact of using pRIFLE criteria to define the incidence, the main causes, outcome, and associated morbidity of AKI at SQUH pediatric ICU. Also, we aim to implement a guideline for the early detection and management of AKI in critically sick Oman...
This study looked at the influence of Cola nitida on thirst perception in male and female human participants. The participants in the research ranged in age from 18 to 28 years old and were non-obese (30 males and 30 females) and non-habitual Cola nut chewers. They were divided i...
Background: Hydronephrosis is the dilatation of the renal calyces and pelvises by urine, as a result of obstruction of the outflow of urine distal to the renal pelvis. It is a common finding in normal pregnancy, and usually physiological. Objective: To determine the relationship...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic potential of ethanolic leaf extract of A. occidentale in wistar rats. Freshly harvested leaves of A. occidentale were shade dried and ground to fine powder. 500 g of powdered plant sample was macerated in ethanol for 72 hrs. T...
Aim: To evaluate the levels of some kidney and liver function markers in humans exposed to pesticides in Okagwe and Ihe-Nta, Abia State, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Abia-ADP, Ohafia Zone and Department of Biochemistry, University...