maternal age

Sonographic Assessment of Maternal Portal Vein Diameter in Healthy Pregnancy in South-South Nigeria

Peter Chibuzor Oriji, Enefia Kelvin Kiridi, Emily Gabriel Enefia Kiridi, Obiora Chibundu, Johnpatrick Uchenna Ugwoegbu, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Panebi Yao Bosrotsi, Abednigo Ojanerohan Addah, Isaac Joel Abasi & Adedotun Daniel Adesina · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: The portal vein is one of the main sources of blood supply of the liver. About three quarters of the liver blood flow is from the portal vein. Objectives: To assess the mean normal portal vein diameter in healthy pregnant women, and correlate our observation with mate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i2794

Maternal Age and Congenital Anomalies among Newborns in a Tertiary Health Facility in Benue State, North Central Nigeria

Martha Omoo Ochoga, Geoffrey Ingyoroko Tolough, Aondoaseer Michael, Rose Okwunu Abah, Othniel Dabit, Iyornenge Ikuren & Onyilo Ogbu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2018

Background: Congenital anomalies occur due to structural or functional anomalies of the body that present at birth. Aim and Objective: To determine the relationship between maternal age and congenital anomalies amongst newborns in a tertiary hospital in North Central Nigeria. Mat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2018/41868