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COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF RENAL VOLUME AND DOPPLER VELOCIMETRIC INDICES AMONG SUBJECTS WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE AND CONTROLS IN BENIN, NIGERIA.

Background : Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a hereditary blood disorder caused by an abnormality in haemoglobin can be complicated by impairment of renal function. Renal Doppler ultrasound has been...

Biochemical Impact Of Occupational Cement Dust Exposure On Block Industry Workers In Rivers State, Nigeria.

Introduction: Occupational exposure to cement dust is a recognized health hazard linked to systemic complications. This study evaluated the impact of chronic cement dust exposure on the...

Plasma Fibrinogen Levels and Protein C Activity in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

INTRODUCTION Haemostatic abnormalities have been observed in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hypercoagulability and thrombotic complications may contribute to the increased morbidity...

Acute Kidney Injury in Adult Nigerians: A Single Centre Experience

Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is an abrupt and sustained rise in serum creatinine,  urine output or both. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality especially...