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Frequency & factors associated with recurrent stroke in Ghana and Nigeria
Data on the burden and outcomes of recurrent strokes in sub-Saharan Africa are limited, impeding efforts at optimal recurrent stroke prevention.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - June 2, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Albert Akpalu, Fred S. Sarfo, Joshua Akinyemi, Kolawole Wahab, Morenikeji Komolafe, Reginald Obiako, Lukman Owolabi, Godwin O. Osaigbovo, Godwin Ogbole, Philip Adebayo, Akpa Onoja, Adekunle Fakunle, Olayemi Balogun, Bimbo Fawale, Okechukwu Ogah, Rufus Aki Source Type: research

Prestroke cognitive decline in africans: Prevalence, predictors and association with poststroke dementia
Pre-existing cognitive decline is a risk factor for stroke onset and poststroke dementia. There is a knowledge gap on prestroke cognitive decline in indigenous Africans. We estimated prevalence and predictors of prestroke cognitive decline, as well as its association with poststroke dementia at one year in Nigerian survivors of a first ever stroke.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - August 18, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Akin Ojagbemi, Toyin Bello, Mayowa Owolabi, Olusegun Baiyewu Source Type: research

Influence of age on links between major modifiable risk factors and stroke occurrence in West Africa
BackgroundThe burden of stroke in Africa is high. Understanding how age associates with major modifiable stroke risk factors could inform tailored demographic stroke prevention strategies.PurposeTo quantify the magnitude and direction of the effect sizes of key modifiable stroke risk factors according to three age groups: 65 years (elderly) in West Africa.MethodsThis was a case-control study involving 15 sites in Ghana and Nigeria. Cases included adults aged ≥18 years with CT/MRI scan-typed stroke.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - July 8, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred S. Sarfo, Onoja Akpa, Bruce Ovbiagele, Albert Akpalu, Kolawole Wahab, Morenikeji Komolafe, Reginald Obiako, Lukman Owolabi, Godwin O. Osaigbovo, Carolyn Jenkins, Godwin Ogbole, Adekunle Fakunle, Hemant K. Tiwari, Oyedunni Arulogun, Donna K. Arnett, O Source Type: research

Estimating morbidity due to stroke in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The response to stroke in Nigeria is impaired by inadequate epidemiologic information. We sought to collate available evidence and estimate the incidence of stroke and prevalence of stroke survivors in Nigeria.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - May 22, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Davies Adeloye, Martinsixtus Ezejimofor, Asa Auta, Rex G. Mpazanje, Nnenna Ezeigwe, Evelyn N. Ngige, Michael O. Harhay, Wondimagegnehu Alemu, Isaac F. Adewole Source Type: research

Estimating the uptake of brain imaging and 30-days stroke mortality in Nigeria: A meta-analysis of hospital-based studies
This study aims to estimate the computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uptake, stroke subtypes and 30-days case-fatality in Nigeria.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - August 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Martinsixtus Ezejimofor, Amabetare Biu, Olalekan A. Uthman Tags: Review Article Source Type: research