ASRIC Journal of Health Sciences 2025 v5-i1
ISSN: 2795-3637
EISSN: 2795-3637
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ASRIC Journal of Health Sciences 2025 v5-i1
ASRIC Journal of Health Sciences 2025 v5-i1
Published: 2025-12-31
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Serum Adiponectin and C-Reactive Protein Profiles in Metabolic Syndrome patients with Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease
Mbang Kooffreh-Ada, Sarah Abere; Dorathy Okpokam; Anthonia Ikpeme, Ofem Enang, Agona Obembe, Kamilu Karaye, Jesse Otegbayo; Okon Essien
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
Evaluation of Risk Factors Associated with HIV P24 Antigen Positivity Among Seronegative Blood Donors in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria
Fauziyya Adamu, Fatima Musa
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
Association of FSH with High-Density Lipoprotein In Postmenopausal Periods: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Yonatan Kindie, Getnet Fetene, Abebaw Worede, Mastewal Yechale
Prior researchers identified a number of studies on the metabolism of lipids among postmenopausal women. Though more recent studies have demonstrated that FSH has extragonadal effects on HDL, they still connected it to the amount of estrogen. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) has been proposed as a potential determinant of lipid changes after menopause, but the evidence is inconsistent. Objective
Family Planning Service Satisfaction and Associated Factors Among Pills and Injectable Users in the Southeast Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Kahsay Zenebe Gebreslasie, Gebretsadik Berhe Gebremedhin, Solomon Weldemarian Gebrehiwot, Gelawdiyos Gebre Melkayesus, Esayas Adane Haile
Background: Satisfaction with family planning services has been described as a key issue in increasing contraception use. Objective: This study assessed the satisfaction of the family planning service and the associated factors among pills and injectable users in southeast Tigray Ethiopia. Design: A cross-sectional study design was used. A total of 845 female family planning users were included b
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