ISSN: 2795-3637
EISSN: 2795-3637
ASRIC Journal of Health Sciences 2025 v5-i1
Published: 2025-12-31
Oxidative stress is the major driving factor responsible for the initiation and progression of sudden death, cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and inflammatory diseases among other syndromes. This study was carried out to investigate the In-vitro Antioxidant activity of Tamarindus indica 'ichekwu’ fruits and its protective effect on oxidative damage in
Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) has been linked to several cancers, but its involvement in breast cancer is not well understood in sub-Saharan Africa. This study examined the sociodemographic, lifestyle, and reproductive health characteristics of women in Katsina and Kaduna States, Nigeria, and investigated histological and molecular subtypes of breast cancer with attention to EBV latent membrane protein
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) encompasses a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that increase the risk of cardiovascular and liver diseases, notably non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study assessed the prevalence of MAFLD and biomarker profile, focusing on serum adiponectin and C-reactive protein (CRP
Despite routine screening of blood donors with antibody-based rapid tests, individuals in the acute stage of HIV infection often go undetected, presenting a significant transfusion risk. This study evaluates the socio-demographic and behavioral risk factors associated with HIV p24 antigen positivity among seronegative blood donors in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria. A total of 261 blood donors were scr