Sickle cell disease is an autosomal recessive disorder of the beta-globin gene, with resultant
deformation of the red blood cells and variable clinical outcomes. Nigeria is recognised as …

Background: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited blood disease with known
complications as a result of certain pathophysiological dysfunctions. It has been suggested …

Oxidative stress would play a role in the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia (SCA). We
tested the impact of common SCA genetic modifiers (alpha-thalassemia, G6PD deficiency …

BACKGROUND Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common nutritional
problems in the world, and it is accepted that reactive oxygen species (ROS) production is …

Aim: This study aims to determine the relationship between immune response in rats with
altered thyroid state and expression of TNF-α in gastric tissue. Methods: Thirty male wistar …

Background: Oxidative stress is intimately associated with many diseases, including β-
thalassemia. Aim: The study was to estimate the status of respiratory burst enzymes, pro …

Background: Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are particularly prone to pneumococcal
infection and administration of Prevenar 13 pneumococcal vaccine in Nigerian children with …

Background: Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality,
characterised by hypertension and significant proteinuria with or without oedema occurring …

Oxidative stress would play a role in the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia (SCA). We
tested the impact of common SCA genetic modifiers (alpha-thalassemia, G6PD deficiency …

Sickle cell Anaemia (SCA) is an inherited blood disorder that is associated with several
complications, including oxidative stress and generation of free radicals. This class of …