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Organized multi-disciplinary stroke team care improves acute stroke outcomes in resource limited settings; Results of a retrospective study from a Nigerian tertiary hospital
Evidence for the impact of organized stroke multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) on outcomes in Africa is sparse.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 20, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Olaleye Adeniji, Osi Adeleye, Joshua Akinyemi, Folajimi Otubogun, Gabriel Ogunde, Mayowa Ogunrombi, Deborah Adesina, Ahmed Wahab, Michael Ogunlana, Talayo Alimi, Rufus Akinyemi Source Type: research

Assistive Technology utilization among stroke survivors in Kano, Northwest Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
This study investigated the prevalence, pattern, and satisfaction with AT utilization in stroke survivors (SS). The study was conducted in two hospitals in Kano, Nigeria. The QUBEC user evaluation of satisfaction with AT (QUEST) questionnaire and the Rivermead Mobility Index were used to assess satisfaction with AT utilization and mobility, respectively. Pearson correlation and independent t-test were used to determine the relationship and gender difference among the outcomes, respectively. A total of 280 SS participated; however, only 115 (41.07%) were AT users. The commonly used AT was wheelchair 84 (73%), while the leas...
Source: Assistive Technology - September 12, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jibrin Sammani Usman Rabbilu Salisu Auwal Abdullahi Abubakar Tijjani Salihu Ashiru Hamza Muhammad Surajo Kamilu Sulaiman Abdussalam Muhammad Yakasai Source Type: research

What Sub-Saharan African Nations Can Teach the U.S. About Black Maternal Health
While poor maternal outcomes among Black women in the U.S. is not new, improving it is imperative. U.S. policymakers can look to sub-Saharan Africa for guidance on reversing this trend. Credit: Ernest Ankomah/IPSBy Ifeanyi NsoforABUJA, Jun 2 2023 (IPS) New research shows that Black mothers in the United States disproportionately live in counties with higher maternal vulnerability and face greater risk of preterm death for the fetus, greater risk of low birth weight for a baby, and a higher number of maternal deaths. While poor maternal outcomes among Black women in the U.S. is not new, improving it is imperative. U.S. poli...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - June 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ifeanyi Nsofor Tags: Africa Gender Headlines Health Inequality North America Poverty & SDGs Maternal Health Source Type: news

Cerebral artery conditional blood velocity in sickle cell disease: a multicentre study and evidence for active treatment
Conclusion Since conditional blood velocity in cerebral arteries can progress to high values and predispose to stroke, the proportion of children with SCD who are affected (15.5%) raises the question of whether regular monitoring and proactive intervention ought to be the standard of care.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - May 18, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Modebe, E., Nonyelu, C., Duru, A., Ezenwosu, O., Chukwu, B., Madu, A., Ezekekwu, C., Aneke, J., Izuka, M., Nri-Ezedi, C., Nnachi, O., Eze, A., Ajuba, I., Okwummuo, E., Chilaka, J., Onodugo, C., Fidelis-Ewa, U., Agwu, O., Anigbogu, I., Muoghalu, E., Okoye, Tags: ADC Global child health Source Type: research

Proximity to noise sources, socio-economic characteristics and diagnosis of high blood pressure among urban dwellers in ibadan, nigeria
High blood pressure (BP) is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and death. Studies have identified relationship between noise and high BP, although, limited literature exist on the effects of proximity to healthcare, pharmaceutical shops, bus stops, churches, and mosques on high BP. We investigated the relationship between proximity to noise sources, socioeconomic, demographic factors and diagnosed high BP in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: O.J. Taiwo, O. Popoola, J.O. Akinyemi, O.M. Akpa, O. Olaniyan, O.S. Arulogun, E.O. Uvere, A. Salami, R.O. Akinyemi, R. Walker, C. Jenkins, R. Tagge, B. Ovbiagele, M.O. Owolabi Source Type: research

Determinants of stroke mortality among west africans: findings from the siren study
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in low-and-medium-income countries, but the pattern and determinants of stroke fatality are yet to be clearly understood among Africans. We assessed the determinants of stroke mortality among adults from 15 sites in Ghana and Nigeria in the Stroke Investigative Research and Educational Network (SIREN) study in West Africa.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Akinkunmi Paul Okekunle, Fred Stephen Sarfo, Onoja Matthew Akpa, Osahon Jeffery Asowata, Joshua Akinyemi, Adekunle Fakunle, Godwin Ogbole, Albert Akpalu, Kolawole Wahab, Reginald Obiako, Morenikeji Komolafe, Godwin Osaigbovo, Lukman Owolabi, Rufus Akinyem Source Type: research

Factors determining discharge against medical advice among stroke admissions in oauthc ile ife
Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) is request for a discharge treatment plan that is outside the range of medically acceptable standards of practice based on risk or other factors. We aimed to explore the rate and factors determining DAMA among stroke patients in OAUTHC Ile Ife.The study is a retrospective descriptive study that spanned 1st July 2017 to 30th June 2022 at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Southwestern Nigeria. Data on all stroke patients that DAMA within the study period was extracted from the unit register and case note retrieved at the record department of the hospit...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Adebimpe F. Ogunmodede, Akintunde A. Adebowale, Ahmed O. Idowu, Ahmad A. Sanusi, Uchenna C. Eke, Mercy O. Oluwatosin, Morenikeji A Komolafe Source Type: research

Prevalence and trends of adult overweight and obesity in Nigeria & #8212; A systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: The prevalence of obesity and overweight in Nigeria is high with a rising trend over the years. A Nigerian national health survey of non-communicable diseases especially the burden of overweight/obesity is recommended to through more light on the subject. There is need for concerted effort to tame the tide of rising obesity rates in Nigeria.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: MA Ramalan ID Gezawa BM Musa AE Uloko YM Fakhraddeen Source Type: research

PCR236 Estimating Health Utilities for Health States of Patients With Stroke Using the SF-6D
This study was aimed to estimate utility scores using data from a preference-based SF-36 for stroke patients in Nigeria.
Source: Value in Health - December 1, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: F Fatoye, T Gebrye, CO Akosile, EC Okoye, UV Okoli Source Type: research

'We don't have to do it together': a qualitative study of physiotherapists' and patients' perceptions about collaborative goal setting in Nigeria
CONCLUSIONS: Though rarely practiced, participants agreed that collaborative goal setting could be beneficial. Both the physiotherapists and patients require education on how to appropriately collaborate in setting goals of rehabilitation.PMID:36447440 | DOI:10.1080/09593985.2022.2152645
Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - November 30, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Olubukola A Olaleye Zainab B Agoro Source Type: research

Is it possible to predict the outcome of endovascular thrombectomy for hyperdense middle cerebral artery sign at the time of first admission ?
Conclusion: We showed that the presence of HMCAS in initial CT was not helpful in predicting good clinical outcomes in patients undergoing endovascular therapy patients. However, the presence of HMCAS is related to more new territory embolism during the procedure. Different endovascular strategies may be applied to these patients.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - October 26, 2022 Category: Rural Health Authors: O Aykac AO Ozdemir U Cenikli Source Type: research

Prevalence of chronic non-specific low back pain among caregivers of stroke survivors in Kano, Nigeria and factors associated with it: A cross-sectional study
ConclusionInformal caregiving for stroke survivors may result in developing chronic non-specific LBP, especially among females, Civil servants, traders, complete caregivers and those with long duration of caregiving. This can add an additional burden on the family in terms of cost of care, result in reduced quality of caregiving and cause psychological stress. Thus, it is important the health of the caregivers of stroke survivors is considered during stroke rehabilitation.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - October 5, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Differential associations between pre-diabetes, diabetes and stroke occurrence among West Africans
CONCLUSION: Pre-DM is strongly and independently associated with stroke in Africans. Improving glycemic control through screening, healthy lifestyle and pharmacotherapy at a population level may be strategic in reducing the rising burden of stroke in Africa.PMID:36194925 | DOI:10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2022.106805
Source: Atherosclerosis - October 4, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo Bruce Ovbiagele Joshua Akinyemi Onoja Akpa Albert Akpalu Kolawole Wahab Godwin Ogbole Reginald Obiako Morenikeji Komolafe Lukman Owolabi Godwin Osaigbovo Carolyn Jenkins Adekunle Fakunle Abiodun Adeoye Dan Lackland Donna Arnett Hemant K Source Type: research

Trends and outcomes of cardiovascular disease admissions in Lagos, Nigeria: a 16-year review
CONCLUSIONS: CVD admissions are not only common in Nigeria, but there was also a temporal exponential increase in both the admission and death rates, most likely reflecting the epidemiological transition in Nigeria.PMID:36044243 | DOI:10.5830/CVJA-2022-037
Source: Cardiovascular Journal of Africa - August 31, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Amam C Mbakwem Casmir Ezenwa Amadi Jayne N Ajuluchukwu Oyewole A Kushimo Source Type: research