Evaluation of Selected Trace Elements in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi Southeastern Nigeria.

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Joy Nkiruka Ezeonyebuchi ◽  
Samuel Chukwuemeka Meludu ◽  
Chudi Emmanuel Dioka ◽  
Christian Ejike Onah ◽  
Okwudili Josiah Nnadozie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Chronic Hemodialysis ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria

scholarly journals SP549ASSOCIATION BETWEEN TRACE ELEMENTS AND CORONARY ARTERY CALCIFICATION IN CHRONIC HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (suppl_3) ◽  
pp. iii317-iii318
Author(s):  
Meric Oruc ◽  
Selda Mercan ◽  
Şennur Kose ◽  
Selim Bakan ◽  
Baris Ikitimur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Coronary Artery Calcification ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Chronic Hemodialysis

scholarly journals The relationship between trace elements and anemia in chronic hemodialysis patients

1987 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-327
Author(s):  
Shinichi Hosokawa ◽  
Hiroshi Nishitani ◽  
Tadao Tomoyoshi ◽  
Kenji Sawanishi ◽  
Osamu Yoshida
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Chronic Hemodialysis ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Effect of trace elements in the immune system of pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in alex ekwueme federal university teaching hospital

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 181-189
Author(s):  
Onweh DA ◽  
Edeogu CO ◽  
Okezie AO ◽  
Ogbodo EC ◽  
Nwanguma DE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Zinc Levels ◽  
And Control

Copper, iron, selenium and zinc are important trace elements during pregnancy. They function as antioxidants and play major roles in strengthening the immune system. This study evaluates the importance of these trace elements in the immune system and their concentrations during pregnancy. These trace elements were evaluated using 75 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki as Test participants and 75 non-pregnant women were used as control participants. The analysis was done using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The socio-demographic, Obstetrics and Gynaecological characteristics of the participants were obtained using questionnaire. A cross-sectional comparative study design was adopted for this. The results showed that the mean and standard deviation (M±SD) in mg / l of the test and control of trace elements (copper, iron, selenium and zinc) are; 0.13±0.03 and 0.38±0.03, 0.48±0.07 and 0.82±0.09, 0.86±0.11 and 0.94±0.07, 0.52±0.07 and 0.52±0.05 respectively. Also mean levels of Cu and Fe were significantly decreased in the pregnant women than in control (p=<0.001; 0.002) respectively. Nevertheless, there was no statistically significant differences between selenium and zinc levels in the pregnant women when compared to their controls (p=0.575; 0.982) respectively. Low concentration of iron is suggestive of iron deficiency and this study revealed 65.3% non-compliance to routine iron supplement given during antenatal. Trimester, age and parity appeared not to have any significant effect on the level of these trace elements. Hence, there is need to ensure the intake well-balanced meal to optimize copper levels during pregnancy.

scholarly journals Profile of Gynaecological Malignancies in Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Southeastern Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (09) ◽  
pp. 428-438
Author(s):  
Ayodele A. Olaleye ◽  
Johnbosco I. Nwafor ◽  
Alfred N. Adiele ◽  
Chuka N. Obi ◽  
Sunday U. Asogwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
Gynaecological Malignancies
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