Usman H. Malabu

ORCID: 0000-0003-4899-7228
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Research Areas
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
  • Diabetes Management and Research
  • Wound Healing and Treatments
  • Diabetes Management and Education
  • Peripheral Artery Disease Management
  • Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
  • Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology
  • Diabetes Treatment and Management
  • Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
  • Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
  • Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis
  • Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors
  • Chronic Disease Management Strategies
  • Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
  • Diabetes and associated disorders
  • Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
  • Diet and metabolism studies
  • Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors
  • Lipid metabolism and disorders
  • Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
  • Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones

James Cook University
2016-2025

Townsville Hospital
2016-2025

Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine
2020-2025

Diabetes Australia
2017-2023

Karolinska University Hospital
2020

Karolinska Institutet
2020

Jackson and Tull (United States)
2020

Mater Misericordiae Hospital
2019

Dundee and Angus College
2017

Marymount University
2017

The study aimed to identify the common gaps in skills and self-efficacy for diabetes self-management explore other factors which serve as enablers of, barriers to, achieving optimal self-management. information gathered could provide health professionals with valuable insights better outcomes education support patients.

10.1371/journal.pone.0217771 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2019-06-05

Mobile phone applications (apps) offer motivation and support for self-management of diabetes mellitus (DM), but their use is limited by high attrition due to insufficient consideration end-users perspectives usability requirements. This study aimed examine app usage feature preferences among people with DM, explore recommendations future inclusions foster engagement apps.The was conducted internationally on adults type 1 or 2 DM using online questionnaire (quantitative) investigate features...

10.1371/journal.pone.0208942 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2018-12-10

Objective. The aim of the study was to evaluate prevalence and risk factors for lower limb amputation in a specialist foot clinic-based setting. Methods. A retrospective quantitative conducted, using clinical biochemical profiles diabetic patients attending High Risk Foot Clinic at Townsville Hospital, Australia, between January 1, 2011, December 31, 2013. Results. total sample included 129 subjects, comprising 81 males 48 females with M : F ratio 1.7 1. Twenty-three subjects were Indigenous...

10.1155/2016/5941957 article EN cc-by Journal of Diabetes Research 2016-01-01

Abstract Non-adherence to self-management poses a serious risk diabetes complications. Digital behavioural change interventions have the potential provide education and motivate users regularly engage with of diabetes. This paper describes development My Care Hub mobile phone application (app) aimed at supporting in people type 1 or 2 The involved comprehensive process healthy identification, end users’ needs, expert consensus, data security privacy considerations. app translation was highly...

10.1038/s41598-019-56411-0 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2020-01-08

Vanadate treatment can lower glycemia in diabetic rats. This action is generally attributed to vanadate's insulinomimetic properties, but vanadate also inhibits feeding, which could blood glucose. We therefore assessed the contribution of hypophagia antihyperglycemic a 3-week study streptozocin-induced (STZ) Untreated rats (n = 8) ate 54% more food than nondiabetic control (P < 0.001). Diabetic given sodium metavanadate (0.5 mg 0.5 ml water by gavage twice daily; n had significantly...

10.2337/diab.43.1.9 article EN Diabetes 1994-01-01

Background Mobile health apps are commonly used to support diabetes self-management (DSM). However, there is limited research assessing whether such able meet the basic requirements of retaining and engaging users. Objective This study aimed evaluate participants’ retention engagement with My Care Hub, a mobile app for DSM. Methods The employed an explanatory mixed methods design. Participants were people type 1 or 2 who intervention 3 weeks. Retention was measured by completion...

10.2196/17802 article EN cc-by JMIR mhealth and uhealth 2020-03-21

Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) poses a significant public health challenge in Australia, particularly among underserved populations such as First Nations people and rural communities. In response, the Together Strong Connected Care (TSCC) programme was developed to address these disparities by offering culturally appropriate, multidisciplinary approach management regional hospital setting. Aims The aim of study assess impact TSCC on glycaemic metabolic control living...

10.1111/imj.16639 article EN Internal Medicine Journal 2025-01-17

ABSTRACT Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) presents complex challenges during pregnancy, affecting both maternal and neonatal health. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the demographic, social clinical dimensions PCOS in utilising data from Born Bradford (BiB) cohort. Methods A retrospective cohort used BiB cohort, including pregnant women with control group. Demographic, social, characteristics were analysed, collected electronic health records,...

10.1111/cen.15250 article EN Clinical Endocrinology 2025-04-10

<title>Abstract</title> Objectives The role of telemedical treatment for patients with diabetic foot ulcers residing in rural areas remains uncertain. Therefore, our objective was to conduct a randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness settings standard tertiary healthcare approach managing ulcers. Methods study conducted between 2016 and 2022. Participants were randomly assigned 2:1 either face-to-face usual care (UC) group or group. protocol involved fortnightly consultations...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-6167795/v1 preprint EN Research Square (Research Square) 2025-04-21

Abstract Background Risk factors for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at first presentation of type 1 diabetes (T1DM) have been investigated in a small number studies, but further studies are required to better define them. In particular, family history T1DM was shown be protective, while the effect pancreatic autoimmunity is uncertain. Aims This retrospective study, performed Townsville University Hospital, aimed study whether incidence DKA associated with (i) and (ii) titre autoantibodies. its...

10.1111/imj.70058 article EN Internal Medicine Journal 2025-04-08
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