MURITALA ABIOLA ASAFA

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION: Blood Physiology

RESEARCH INTERESTS: Sickle Cell Anaemia and Leukamias

RANK: Reader/ Associate Professor

PHONE NO: 08060063353

EMAIL ADDRESS:maasafa@oauife.edu.ng

ORCID:https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7692-3163

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 LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:

1. Thesis/Dissertations:

I. Asafa, M. A. (2011). Factors Initiating Early Sexual Intercourse among Students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Unpublished thesis submitted to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in partial fulfillment for the award of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery.

II. Asafa, M. A. (2017). Assessment of ABO Blood Group on Electrocardiographic, Blood Pressure and Anthropometry Indices among Young Adults of Yoruba Ethnicity. Unpublished thesis submitted to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in partial fulfillment for the award of Master of Science Degree in Physiology.

III. Asafa, M. A. (2023). Assessment of Indices of Cardiac, Haematologic, Autonomic Functions and Intelligence in Young Adults with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Unpublished thesis submitted to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in partial fulfillment for the award of Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology.

 

2. Published Journal Articles:

I. Ogunlade, O. and Asafa, M. A. (2015). The Basis and Potentials of Ogunlade Sex Determination Electrocardiographic Score (OSDES) in Young Adults. Clinical Medical Research; 4(2): 58-62. (United States of America)

II. Asafa, M. A. and Ogunlade, O. (2015). Prevalence of High Blood Pressure Among Young Adults in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. International Journal of Analytical, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Science; 4(2): 69-73. (India)

III. Ogunlade, O. and Asafa, M. A. (2015). Pattern and Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight and Obesity among Young Adult Nigerians. American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences; 3(2): 12-15. (United Kingdom)

IV. Ogunlade, O., Ayoka, A. O., Akomolafe, R. O., Akinsomisoye, O. S., Irinoye, A. I., Ajao, A. and Asafa, M. A. (2015).The Role of Electrocardiogram in the Diagnosis of Dextrocardia with Mirror Image Atrial Arrangement and Ventricular Position in a Young Adult Nigerian in Ile-Ife: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports; 9 (222):1-5. (United States of America)

V. Ogunlade, O., Adalumo, O. A. and Asafa, M. A. (2015). Challenges of Body Mass Index Classification: New Criteria for Young Adult Nigerians. Nigerian journal of Health Sciences; 15(2): 71-74. (Nigeria)

VI. Asafa, M. A., Ogunlade, O., Osasogie O. E. and Ayoka, A. O. (2016). Evaluation of Electrocardiogram as a Biological Signal for Sex Verification among Fresh Undergraduates in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution. Nigerian Journal of Cardiology; 13(2): 103-106. (Nigeria)

VII. Ogunlade, O., Asafa, M. A., Ayoka A. O. and Akintomide, A. O. (2016). Association Between Body Anthropometric Parameters and Indices of Cardiac Autonomic Function among Apparently Healthy Young Adults. Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences; 4(1): 26-29. (India)

VIII. Akintomide, A. O., Asafa, M. A., Omole, J. G., Ogunlade, O. and Ayoka, O. A. (2016). Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Response to Handgrip Exercise among Apparently Healthy Young Adult Nigerians. Journal of Cardiology & Current Research; 7(2): 00244-00248. (United States of America)

IX. Ogunlade B. O., Asafa, M. A. and Ogunlade, O., (2016). Pattern and Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight and Obesity among market women in South-West Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Health Sciences; 16(2): 60-62. (Nigeria)

X. Ogunlade, O. and Asafa, M. A. (2017). Prevalence and Distribution of Wolff-Parkinson White Pattern or Syndrome among Young Adult Population in Nigeria. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research; 24(8): 1-6. (United Kingdom)

XI. Ogunlade, O, Asafa, M. A., Omole, J. G. and Adalumo, O. A. (2018). Jugulometer, a Medical Device: History, Description and Uses in Non-Invasive Assessment of Jugular Venous Pressure. Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research; 2(1): 4-7. (United States of America)

XII. Omole, J. G., Ayoka, A. O., Alabi, Q. K., Adefisayo, M. A., Asafa, M. A., Babalola, O. O., Fadeyi, B. A. (2018) Protective Effect of Kolaviron on Cyclophosphamide-Induced Cardiac Toxicity in Rats. Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine; 23: 1-11 (United States of America)

XIII. Asafa, M. A., Bolarinwa, R. A., Eluwole, O. A., Ibitoye, B. O., Adegoke, A. M. and Ogunlade, O. (2018).The role of electrocardiogram in sex verification in a young adult with primary amenorrhea: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports; 12 (268): 1-5. (United Kingdom)

XIV. Ogunlade, O., Anyanwu, C. P., Asafa, M. A., Eluwole, O. A., Adetiloye, A. (2019) S1Q3T3 Pattern or Mcginn-White Sign: Prevalence and Distribution among Apparently Healthy Young Adult Nigerians. American Journal of Biomedical Sciences; 11(2): 114-119. (United States of America)

XV. Asafa, M. A., Ogunlade, O., Bolarinwa, R. A., Bisiriyu, L. A., Eluwole, O. A., Asafa, S. T., Oderinu, K. A. (2019) ABO Blood Group System: Its Association with Anthropometric Indices among Young Adults of Yoruba Ethnicity. International Blood Research & Reviews; 9(2): 1-7. (UNITED KINGDOM)

XVI. Asafa, M. A., Bolarinwa, R. A., Oyewade, S. A., Ogunlade, O. (2022) Assessment of Cormic Index and Other Anthropometric Parameters of Young Adults with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. American Journal of Internal Medicine;10(5): 108-113.

XVII. Asafa, M. A., Bolarinwa, R. A., Olarewaju, O. J., Oyewade, A. S., Ogunlade, O. (2022) Increased Awareness and Adoption of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography will Impact Diagnosis of Beta-Thalassemia Gene Co-inheritance in Nigerian Population: A Case Report. Nigerian Journal of Haematology; 3(2): 53-57. (Nigeria)

XVIII. Asafa, M. A., Ahmed, I. O., Ogunlade, O., Bolarinwa, R. A. Arterial blood pressure indices among young adults with sickle cell anaemia in Nigeria. 16(5):122‒126.

XIX. Adepiti, A. O., Adehin, A., Ogunlade, O., Asafa, M. A., Adeagbo, B. A., Bolaji, O. O., Elujoba, A. A. (2024). MAMA Decocoction, Nigerian Herbal Antimalarial Preparation, Alters the Disposition of Amodiaquine in Healthy Humans. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 20(1): 39-48(Nigeria)

XX. Asafa, M. A., Ahmed I. O., Afolabi M. S., Bolarinwa R. A., Ogunlade O. (2024). Assessment of Hypoxemia among Young Adults with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Steady State in Southwestern Nigeria: A Cross Sectional Study. BMC Research Notes; 2024 (17): 1-4. (United States of America)

XXI. Ahmed I. O., Asafa, M. A., Adeogbo, B. A., Adesunkanmi, O. O., Adedeji, T. A., Asaleye, C. M., Bolarinwa, R. A., Durosinmi, M. A. (2024) Imatinib Induced Thyroid Dysfunction in BCR::ABL1 Positive Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Patients: Sokal Score as a Predictor.

XXII    Ahmed I. O., Asafa, M. A., Adeagbo B. A., Adedeji, T. A., Asaleye, C. M., Bolarinwa, R. A., Durosinmi, M. A. (2024) Subclinical Hypothyroidism Following Imatinib Use in Nigerian BCR::ABL1-positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study. Journal of Applied Hematology;15: 240-245.

XXIII    Ahmed I. O., Asafa, M. A., Kusoro, S. O., Adesunkanmi, O. O., Adeogbo, B. A., Adedeji, T. A., Asaleye, C. M., Bolarinwa, R. A., Durosinmi, M. A. (2025) Reduction in thyroid volume in chronic myeloid leukemia patients after imatinib treatment: a longitudinal study. Hematology in Clinical Practice; 16: 1-6.

XXIV    Taiwo, K. A., Ahmed, I. O., Asafa, M. A., Olarewaju, O. J., Omoyiola, O. A., Oguns, O. O., Owojuyigbe, T. O., Bolarinwa, R. A. (2025) Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in Patients With Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Treated With Imatinib: Any Role in the Monitoring of Treatment Response? Biomarker Insights; 20: 1-7.

XXV     Asafa, M. A., Ahmed, I. O., Agim, M. B., Fabinu T. A., Kusoro, S. O., Ogunoye, B. T., Ogunlade, O., Bolarinwa, R. A. (2025) Reference intervals of haematological indices for young adults with sickle cell anaemia in Southwestern Nigeria. BMC Research Notes; 2025 (18): 1-5.

XXVI    Adeyemi O., Latif M., Afolabi, R., Olukiran, O., Amosun, A., Iyare, R., Ogundipe, O., Asafa M. A., Tchokossa, P. (2025) Effects of Exposure to Radiation from a Telecommunication Mast on Markers of Renal Function and Oxidative Stress in Rats. International Journal Biological and Medical Research; 16(3): 8117-8124.

XXVII   Oluwadaisi A., Ogunlade, O., Owotade F., Oyetola A. A., Asafa, M. A. (2025) Caries experience, periodontal disease and salivary antioxidants as biomarkers of cardiometabolic syndrome among hospital attendees in a Nigerian suburban setting. BMC Oral Health; 25: 1-12.

XXVIII Ahmed I. O., Ogunrinde V. O., Asafa M. A., Agim M. B., Adeleke A. A., Ayodele S. O., Adesunkanmi O. O., Ogunoye B. T., Adegbenro S. T., Bolarinwa A. A., Salawu L., Durosinmi M. A. (2026) Long-term survival and successful pregnancy in a Nigerian woman with concurrent diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic myeloid leukemia: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports; 20: 41.

3. Edited and Refereed Conference Proceedings

xxvix  Asafa, M. A., Agunbiade, J. O., Bello, M. O., Ahmed, I. O., Bolarinwa, R. A., Ogunlade, O. (2023) Relationship between Anthropometric Indices and Oxidative Stress Markers among Homozygous Sickle Cell Disease among Young Adult Nigerians. Journal of African Association of Physiological Sciences; 11(2): S86. (South Africa)