Faith Adamma Kalu

University of Calabar, Nigeria

[ 1 ] - Age related changes in indices of bone metabolism and oxidative stress in Postmenopausal women in Southern Nigeria

Background and Objectives: Oxidative stress (OS) associated with estrogen deficiency in menopause has been implicated in various complications of menopause. Some indices of OS, bone metabolism, and uric acid (UA) in postmenopausal women were assessed as possible predictors of gouty osteoarthritis. Materials and Methods: This case-control study enrolled 40 postmenopausal women and 60 premenopau...