Association between sleep quality and blood pressure control among hypertensive patients at a rural tertiary hospital in Southern Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
Conclusion The study found an association between poor quality sleep and poor blood pressure control. Incorporating sleep assessments and interventions into comprehensive hypertension management strategies could be explored as a possible approach to improve sleep quality and enhance blood pressure control. Trial registration number PACTR202301917477205. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - March 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Oseni, T. I. A., Udonwa, N. E., Oku, A. O., Makinde, M. T., Archibong, F. Tags: Open access, General practice / Family practice Source Type: research

Antiproliferative activities of some selected Nigerian medicinal plants against breast, liver, and cervical cancer cells
Phytochemicals have become a growing source of alternative medicine in developing countries due to the poor prognosis, high cost of conventional pharmaceuticals, and undesirable effects associated with mainstr... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 6, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Olubusola O. Olaleye, Dong-Hyun Kim and Keith A. Spriggs Tags: Research Source Type: research

The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries
ConclusionThe study illuminates the positive correlation between higher education levels and improved life quality among social media users, highlighting an opportunity for policymakers to craft education-focused initiatives that enhance well-being. The findings call for strategic interventions to safeguard the mental health of the global social media populace, particularly those at educational and health disadvantages. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - March 6, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Developing a Supply Chain for Interventional Radiology Consumable Equipment in a Lower Middle-Income Country: A Strategic Approach
The paucity of access to medical devices within lower middle-income nations underscores a critical global health issue. This opinion piece discusses the imperative task of establishing a reliable supply chain for Interventional Radiology consumable, single use, equipment in a lower middle-income country (LMIC), using an established clinical practice in Nigeria as a case study. We summarize a strategic approach that focuses on leveraging clinical/procedural expertise, switching to an investment mentality, fostering collaboration between multiple hospitals, and leaning on cost-effective suppliers. (Source: Journal of the Ame...
Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR - March 6, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Chidubem Godwin Ugwueze, Hammed A. Ninalowo Tags: Opinion Source Type: research

Unilateral visual impairment and blindness in school children – prevalence and aetiology in Saki-East LGA of Oyo State, Nigeria
Eye, Published online: 06 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41433-024-02960-2Unilateral visual impairment and blindness in school children – prevalence and aetiology in Saki-East LGA of Oyo State, Nigeria (Source: Eye)
Source: Eye - March 6, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Folahan Adesola Ibukun Mary Ogbenyi Ugalahi Charles Obu Bekibele Source Type: research

Prioritizing mobility factors for assessment during the transition of older adults from hospital to home: a cross-sectional survey of physiotherapists in Southeastern Nigeria
CONCLUSION: Prioritizing many mobility factors underscores the complex nature of mobility, suggesting that an interdisciplinary approach to addressing these factors may enhance post-hospital discharge mobility outcomes.PMID:38440845 | DOI:10.1080/09593985.2024.2324351 (Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice)
Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - March 5, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: D G Rayner P Charles S Maduagwu A Odega M E Kalu Source Type: research

Untargeted metabolomic profiling reveals molecular signatures associated with type 2 diabetes in Nigerians
CONCLUSIONS: We demonstrate that metabolomic dysregulation associated with T2D in Nigerians affects multiple processes, including glycolysis, free fatty acid and bile metabolism, and branched chain amino acid catabolism. Our study replicated previous findings in other populations and identified a metabolic signature that could be used as a biomarker panel of T2D risk and glycemic control thus enhancing our knowledge of molecular pathophysiologic changes in T2D. The metabolomics dataset generated in this study represents an invaluable addition to publicly available multi-omics data on understudied African ancestry populatio...
Source: Cancer Control - March 5, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ayo P Doumatey Daniel Shriner Jie Zhou Lin Lei Guanjie Chen Omolara Oluwasola-Taiwo Susan Nkem Adela Ogundeji Sally N Adebamowo Amy R Bentley Mateus H Gouveia Karlijn A C Meeks Clement A Adebamowo Adebowale A Adeyemo Charles N Rotimi Source Type: research

Prioritizing mobility factors for assessment during the transition of older adults from hospital to home: a cross-sectional survey of physiotherapists in Southeastern Nigeria
CONCLUSION: Prioritizing many mobility factors underscores the complex nature of mobility, suggesting that an interdisciplinary approach to addressing these factors may enhance post-hospital discharge mobility outcomes.PMID:38440845 | DOI:10.1080/09593985.2024.2324351 (Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice)
Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - March 5, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: D G Rayner P Charles S Maduagwu A Odega M E Kalu Source Type: research

Prioritizing mobility factors for assessment during the transition of older adults from hospital to home: a cross-sectional survey of physiotherapists in Southeastern Nigeria
CONCLUSION: Prioritizing many mobility factors underscores the complex nature of mobility, suggesting that an interdisciplinary approach to addressing these factors may enhance post-hospital discharge mobility outcomes.PMID:38440845 | DOI:10.1080/09593985.2024.2324351 (Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice)
Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - March 5, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: D G Rayner P Charles S Maduagwu A Odega M E Kalu Source Type: research

Prioritizing mobility factors for assessment during the transition of older adults from hospital to home: a cross-sectional survey of physiotherapists in Southeastern Nigeria
CONCLUSION: Prioritizing many mobility factors underscores the complex nature of mobility, suggesting that an interdisciplinary approach to addressing these factors may enhance post-hospital discharge mobility outcomes.PMID:38440845 | DOI:10.1080/09593985.2024.2324351 (Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice)
Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - March 5, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: D G Rayner P Charles S Maduagwu A Odega M E Kalu Source Type: research

Prioritizing mobility factors for assessment during the transition of older adults from hospital to home: a cross-sectional survey of physiotherapists in Southeastern Nigeria
CONCLUSION: Prioritizing many mobility factors underscores the complex nature of mobility, suggesting that an interdisciplinary approach to addressing these factors may enhance post-hospital discharge mobility outcomes.PMID:38440845 | DOI:10.1080/09593985.2024.2324351 (Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice)
Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - March 5, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: D G Rayner P Charles S Maduagwu A Odega M E Kalu Source Type: research

The effect of an e-intervention on intellectual disability stigma among Nigerian and Kenyan internet users: a comparative randomised controlled trial
This study assessed the impact of an e-intervention to reduce intellectual disability (ID) stigma among Nigerian and Kenyan internet-users.MethodParticipants aged 18+ and citizens of Nigeria and Kenya were recruited through online advertising. Qualtrics, a web survey platform, randomly assigned (1:1) participants to watch either a short experimental or control film, while masked to their assignment. The experimental film featured education about ID and indirect contact. The control film was on an unrelated topic. Their attitudes were measured on three dimensions (affect, cognitions and behaviour) at three time points (base...
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - March 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Untargeted metabolomic profiling reveals molecular signatures associated with type 2 diabetes in Nigerians
ConclusionsWe demonstrate that metabolomic dysregulation associated with T2D in Nigerians affects multiple processes, including glycolysis, free fatty acid and bile metabolism, and branched chain amino acid catabolism. Our study replicated previous findings in other populations and identified a metabolic signature that could be used as a biomarker panel of T2D risk and glycemic control thus enhancing our knowledge of molecular pathophysiologic changes in T2D. The metabolomics dataset generated in this study represents an invaluable addition to publicly available multi-omics data on understudied African ancestry populations...
Source: Genome Medicine - March 5, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research

Malaria vaccine efficacy, safety, and community perception in Africa: a scoping review of recent empirical studies
ConclusionMalaria vaccines protect against malaria infection in varying degrees, with severe side effects rarely occurring. Further research is required to improve vaccine efficacy and community involvement is needed to ensure successful widespread use in African communities. (Source: Infection)
Source: Infection - March 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Meningitis could be behind ‘mystery illness’ reports in Nigeria
Nature, Published online: 05 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00666-9The WHO confirms three meningitis deaths, which it says might have triggered rumours of an outbreak of an unknown disease. (Source: Nature AOP)
Source: Nature AOP - March 5, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Sarah Wild Source Type: research