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Phenotypic profile and antibiogram of biofilm-producing bacteria isolates from diabetic foot ulcers in Zaria, Nigeria

Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2021
Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) present with high morbidity and reduce patient's quality of life. There is a gross paucity of data on biofilm-producing bacteria in DFU Infection in North-Western Nigeria.
Yahaya Usman, Adamu Girei Bakari, Idris Nasir Abdullahi, Abdurrahman El-Fulaty Ahmad, Fatima Sani-Bello, Atiene Solomon Sagay, Adebola Tolulope Olayinka   +6 more
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Ablepharon macrostomia syndrome: Absent prepuce in the first case report in West Africa

Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2021
Ablepharon macrostomia syndrome (AMS) is an extremely rare congenital ectodermal dysplastic disease characterised by craniofacial, skin, skeletal and genital abnormalities. Very few cases have been reported since the first case report in 1977.
Ezinne Ifeyinwa Nwaneli, John Onwura Chukwuka, Chinenye Maryjane Uju, Chukwunonso Obed Epundu   +3 more
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Problematic Internet Use and Its Association with Anxiety, Substance Use, and Academic Performance among Secondary School Students in Nigeria [PDF]

International Journal of School Health, 2020
Background: Internet addiction is increasingly recognized as a public health concern among children and adolescents. Its psychological and behavioural associates should be closely investigated in Nigeria.
Oluyemi O Akanni, Ehigiator O Adayonfo
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Assessment of disposal practices of expired and unused medications among community pharmacies in Anambra State southeast Nigeria: a mixed study design

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 2019
Background Expired or unused medicines are potentially toxic substances that should be managed effectively to avoid accumulation of potentially toxic pharmaceuticals in the environment. In Nigeria, there is currently limited literature on the methods and
Iweh Michael, Brian Ogbonna, Nduka Sunday, Maureen Anetoh, Okonta Matthew   +4 more
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Characterising Real Estate Value as Co-determinant of Housing Choice Optimality in Nigeria

Journal of African Real Estate Research, 2020
Nigeria remains classified as a lower middle-income nation. Among middle-income households (MIHs), there exists an idea that real estate value is central to housing well-being, but the significance of the anecdote has not been empirically established.The
Ayodele Isaac Olatunji
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Neurocognitive, School‐Based, and Quality of Life Outcomes for Youth With Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia: A Scoping Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The medical burdens of sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion‐dependent β‐thalassemia (TDT) are chronic and cumulative, even in children. Yet the effects expand beyond medications and healthcare visits due to their impacts on school attendance, academic performance, and peer engagement.
Mary Ann Etling, Hakim Tokhi, Alexander A. Boucher   +2 more
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Effects of international migration and remittances on rural households in Edo State, Nigeria [PDF]

Human Geographies: Journal of Studies and Research in Human Geography, 2020
This paper focuses on the effects of international migration and received remittances on rural households in Edo State, Nigeria. The empirical results are based on a quantitative and qualitative survey of 240 household heads.
Irenonsen Oyaimare Uddin, Edwin Mbadiwe Igbokwe   +1 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Antibacterial and antioxidant studies of silver nanoparticles formulated from Erythrina senegalensis stem bark extract

Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Erythrina senegalensis, belongs to the family of Fabaceae and it has been used traditionally to treat microbial infections and diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to formulate silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from the methanol stem bark extract of ...
Emmanuel Mshelia Halilu, Collins Ovenseri Airemwen, Emmanuel Omolan Sokoto, Nigeria   +3 more
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Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source