A5062417513- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Apelin-related biomedical research
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Acute Kidney Injury Research
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Diabetes Management and Research
Usmanu Danfodiyo University
2010-2024
University of Ilorin
2012-2024
University of Ibadan
2024
Duke University
2024
University of Nigeria
2024
Wake Forest University
2024
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto
2010-2022
Madras Medical Mission
2014
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
2009-2011
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Generic medicines have the same efficacy and safety as originators at lower prices; however, there are concerns with their utilization in Nigeria. Objective was to evaluate physicians' understanding perception of generics. A questionnaire administered among physicians working tertiary healthcare facilities four geo-political regions Questionnaire response 74.3% (191/257) mainly males (85.9%). The mean knowledge score regarding generics 5.3 (maximum 9) 36.6%, 36.1% 27.2% having poor, average...
Objective: People living with diabetes mellitus (DM) are prone to varied forms of complications which often lead their premature death. The vulnerability has the greatest impact in type 2 DM because larger numerical strength, insidious onset and late recognition especially resource-poor nations like Nigeria. This study is designed provide information on current trends mortality among patients.Design: was a 10-year retrospective analysis causes death contributing factors patients. Information...
Rhinosinusitis is the commonest viral infection in man and inflammatory disorder encountered by general practitioners, chest physicians, otorhinolaryngologists all over world. The clinical pattern outcome of conventional management measures were assessed.All new patients with diagnosis rhinosinusitis a 2-year period from July 1999 to 2001 analyzed for features, radiological findings, treatment modalities 3 years follow up.There 195 (11.7%) cases out total number 1661 seen under review. Only...
The cost of managing end stage renal disease (ESRD) is prohibitive in Nigeria and the burden solely borne by patients their relatives. Despite increasing number dialysis centers urban areas, actual utilization such facilities very low. It unclear if outcomes these have improved recent times. We evaluated pattern hemodialysis (HD) performance outcome among ESRD patients. A 5-year prospective cross-sectional study all on HD was undertaken. final included duration maintenance dialysis, death...
Abstract There is conflicting evidence on the role of lipid biomarkers in breast cancer (BC), and no study to our knowledge has examined this association among African women. We estimated odds ratios (ORs) 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) for biomarkers—total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density (LDL), triglycerides—with BC overall by subtype (Luminal A, Luminal B, HER2-enriched triple-negative or TNBC) 296 newly diagnosed cases 116 healthy controls Nigeria. Each unit...
Pregnancy related acute kidney injury (PRAKI) patients that underwent hemodialysis (HD) between May 2007 and April 2015 were studied with specific reference to clinical features, laboratory values, duration of pregnancy at the diagnosis outcome. It involved 38 aged 15 30 years. The main features fever, edema oliguria. leading etiological factors included ante/postpartum hemorrhage, septic abortion, toxemia pregnancy. majority cases occurred during third trimester. PRAKI is a dreaded...
Snakebite is an important but often overlooked medical problem worldwide. This work audit of snakebite injuries in Sokoto, North West Nigeria using hospital-based data.A retrospective analysis the records all adult patients with managed at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital from January 2000 to December 2004 was carried out. Information retrieved included demographic and clinical data.Seventy three made up 55 males (75.3%) 18 females (24.7%) were involved. Male female ratio 3:1....
To determine the correlation of renal ultrasonic parameters and degree kidney function among chronic disease patients seen at Nephrology unit University Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) Ilorin, we studied 322 patients. The results were analyzed with specific reference to socio-demography correlating length volume estimated glomerular filtration rate. male female ratio was 2:1, an age range from 20 80 years mean 45.06 (±13.0) years. serum creatinine levels ranged 201 1205 μmol/L, a 388 ± 168...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has an increased risk of not only end-stage renal (ESRD), but majority moderate CKD patients do die from cardiovascular (CVD) before reaching ESRD. The prognosis these is very poor in most developing countries because late presentation, inadequate diagnostic facilities, and inability to pay for treatment. Knowledge about CVD crucial unpredictable progressive nature the premature death events. We sought determine prevalence pattern electrocardiographic...

 Background: Illegal mining pitch and metal ores processing sites are frequently seen in many parts of Nigerian communities. Gold ore is widespread communities Zamfara State. These activities produce significant amount dust that pollute the environment.
 Aim: The study was conducted to determine extent exposure lead mercury artisanal gold miners Bagega Kawaye districts Yargalma village Anka Bukkuyum Local Government Areas respectively.
 Methods: Seventy were recruited from...
Background : Pott's disease refers to spinal tuberculosis, which commonly leads a gradual onset of neurological deficit that are difficult diagnose at the early stage. Method: The study was combination retrospective and prospective study. Information obtained using predesigned protocol. Diagnosis based on clinical features plain x-ray. Anti-tuberculous therapy instituted in all patients for minimum 18 months. Monitoring status done weekly.Results: There were 92 made up 71 males (77.2%) 21...
The association between obesity and breast cancer (BC) has been extensively studied among US, European Asian study populations, with often conflicting evidence. However, despite the increasing prevalence of associated conditions in Africa, continent highest age-standardized BC mortality rate globally, few studies have evaluated this association, none examined relation to molecular subtypes African women. current analysis examines body composition, defined by mass index (BMI), height, weight,...
Understanding the impact of asthma is key to optimal care.To determine physical, economic, and social from perspectives individual patients in Nigeria.This was a multicenter study 172 adult attending tertiary hospitals. We assessed different preceding 12 months using questionnaire. Physical (such as daily activity/chores, sport/exercise, sleep quality), job loss, mental anguish, employer, peers discrimination) economic (like savings, indebtedness, mortgage/asset, school or work absence).The...
Background: Cigarette smoking is a widespread social habit in Nigeria with extensive deleterious multisystemic effect. Ventilatory dysfunction one of the cigarette smoking-related illnesses that affect respiratory system. Spirometry an investigative method can be used for early detection ventilatory even before onset symptoms. Subjects and Methods: A questionnaire adapted from European Community Respiratory Health Survey was administered to collect demographic, clinical, data. function test...