• Characterization of newly registered patients with diabetes mellitus in an out patient facility in Nigeria 

  Ogbera, A; Onyekwere, A; Fasanmade, O.A; Olayode, B.M (Nigerian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2007-09)

  Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a non-communicable disorder that is of public health significance. The burden associated with this all-important disease is unacceptably high. This is more so in developing countries ...

• Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding In A Nigerian Diagnostic Center: A Retrospective Study Of Endoscopic Records. 

  Odeghe, E; Adeniyi, O; Oluyemi, A; Nwude, V; Keshinro, S (Annals of African Surgery, 2022)

  Background: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common indication for endoscopy. We aimed to describe the endoscopic findings in patients referred to our center with UGIB. Methods: This was a single-center ...

• Effect of multiple measures of obesity on asthma control among Nigerians 

  Ojo, O; Ozoh, O; Dania, M; Adeyeye, O; Adeniyi, B; Fasanmade, O.A; Bandele, E (College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, 2022-03)

  Background: Asthma and obesity are disorders with a significant public health impact. There is evidence from literature suggesting that obesity is a risk factor for developing asthma and possible poor asthma control. The ...

• Diabetes as it affects the oral cavity 

  Fasanmade, O.A; Fasanmade, A.A; Ogbera, A; Ayanbadejo, P.O; Adewole, R.A (Medknow, 2022-09)

  Background: Diabetes is one of the commonest non-communicable diseases and often affects various organs. The oral cavity is a commonly affected area, which is not given due attention. Objective: The objective of this ...

• Cardiovascular Health and Hypoglycemia 

  Fasanmade, O.A; Odeniyi, I.A (Evangel Publishers, 2020)

  The IDF and ADA working group describe hypoglycemia as exposure of individual to low plasma glucose levels leading to potential harm. Apart from complications related to microvascular and macrovascular disease, great ...

• Retrospective Evaluation of Weight Loss Treatment In Obese Diabetics In Clinics In Lagos, Nigeria 

  Fasanmade, O.A; Odeniyi, I.A; Olopade, O.B; Fashola, W.A (International Society of Endocrinology, 2022-08-25)

  commonest endocrine dx. It often coexists with obesity, dyslipidaemia and hypertension. A key part of management is weight loss therapy. This includes lifestyle, dietary counsel and sometimes medications. This study was ...

• Comparison of the glycaemic responses of Fumman® orange juice with other juice products in Nigerian type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. 

  Ohwovoriole, A.E; Fasanmade, O.A; Coker, A.O; Odeniyi, I.A; Adeyemi-Doro, A; Iwuala, S.O (Nigerian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2007-09)

  Objective To compare the glycaemic responses and load of Fumman® orange juice with other juice products in persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional case-controlled study was carried ...

• Gigantism associated with hypopituitarism: a case report 

  Odeniyi, I.A; Adeyemi-Doro, A; Ekpebegh, C.O; Fasanmade, O.A; Awosanya, G.O; Ohwovoriole, A.E (Nigerian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2007-09)

  Background Gigantism is a rare disorder, a major cause of which is hyperpituitarism. Even rarer is hyperpituitarism causing gigantism in the company of pituitary failure. Objective To present an unusual case of gigantism ...

• Basal and postglucagon C-peptide levels in Nigerians with type 2 diabetes mellitus 

  Coker, A.O; Fasanmade, O.A; Ohwovoriole, A.E (Nigerian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2007-09)

  Objective To study basal C-peptide (BCP) and post glucagon C-peptide (PGCP) levels in Nigerians with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods A total of 40 subjects with type 2 diabetes and 20 control subjects were recruited ...

• Normative values of anthropometric indices among residents of Calabar, South east Nigeria 

  Enang, O; Essien, O; Fasanmade, O.A; Ohwovoriole, A.E (Endocrine Society, 2012-06)

  Background: Ethnic-specific anthropometric values have been proposed by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) to aid in the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome. No such values are available for Sub-Saharan Africa including ...

• Clinical Characteristics of Urticaria among Nigerians at a Dermatology Clinic 

  Ayanlowo, O.O.; Akinkugbe, A.O.; Otrofanowei, E. (Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2015)

  Background: Urticaria is a vascular reaction of the upper dermis marked by transient appearance of wheals and severe itching. Angioedema involves the deeper dermis and subcutaneous tissues. Urticaria affects up to 20% of ...

• Atopic Dermatitis in Adults: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, and Management 

  Oninla, O.A.; Akinkugbe, A.O.; Otike-Odibi, B.I.; Oripelaye, M.M.; Olanrewaju, F.O. (InTechOpen, 2021-03)

  Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an itchy chronic relapsing inflammatory skin condition mostly affecting children than adults. Eczematous conditions are common worldwide with increase in the prevalence in both developed and ...

• Clinico-etiologic profile of hand dermatitis and patch response of patients at a tertiary hospital in Lagos, Nigeria: results of a prospective observational study 

  Ayanlowo, O.O; Akinkugbe, A.O.; Otrofanowei, E.; Oresanya, D. (2018-01)

  Background Hand dermatitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the skin of the hands from a multifactorial cause which may be endogenous, exogenous, or a combination of both. With a wide range in severity and recurrent ...

• The Allure of Abdominal Scarification (UDE) among the Esan Tribe in South-South Nigeria–A Prospective Analysis 

  Irekpita, E.; Emorinken, A.; Akinkugbe, A.A.; Salami, T.A.T.; Oseni, T.I.A.; Ozeigbe, O.E.; Agbebaku, F.O. (International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health, 2020-09)

  Background: The practice of inflicting cuts (incisions) on the to treat splenomegaly of various causes is a very common one in some parts of Edo State, Nigeria. Such incisions may result in several complications including ...

• Familial systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease in Nigerians: a case series 

  Akinkugbe, A.O.; Adetimehin, O.; Ayanlowo, O.O.; Ima-Edomwonyin, U.I.; Adeyemoye, A.A.; Adelowo, O.O. (African Journal of Rheumatology, 2017)

  Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases (SARD) are chronic disorders affecting multiple organs. Most SARDs have a female preponderance. SARDs have rarely been reported in African blacks, although there is increasing reportage ...

• Clinical and aetiologic profile of patients with chronic urticaria at the outpatient clinic of a tertiary hospital in Lagos, Nigeria: a cross-sectional observational study 

  Ayanlowo, O.; Gold-Olufadi, S.; Akinkugbe, A.O.; Otrofanowei, E. (Pan African Medical Journal, 2021-11)

  Chronic urticaria is a condition characterized by recurrent wheals associated with itching lasting longer than six weeks. The condition tends to run a chronic course with significant morbidity. Several factors have been ...

• Covid 19: A Prospective Observational Study on the Cutaneous Manifestations of Patients in Lagos, Nigeria 

  Otrofanowei, E.; Akinkugbe, A.O.; Otike-Odibi, B.I.; Ayanlowo, O.O.; Akase, I.E.; Karami, M.; Kamal, M.; Akanbi, B. (West African Journal of Medicine, 2021-09)

  Background: Cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 have been documented from Europe, USA, and China but none from Africa to date. Skin findings among Africans differ from Caucasians and it is important to report these in ...

• Facing the challenges of Hepatitis B management in a developing country. 

  Oluyemi, A; Odeghe, E (2012)

• Diverticular disease at colonoscopy in Lagos State, Nigeria. 

  Oluyemi, A; Odeghe, E (2016)

  Background: The upsurge in the reported cases of diverticular disease (DD) has led to a re-appraisal of the earlier held views that it was a rare entity in Nigeria. The advent of colonoscopy has contributed in no small way ...

• Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Secondary to an Incidental, Impacted Foreign Body in the Duodenum. 

  Odeghe, E; Osueni, A; Owoseni, O.O; Adeniyi, F; Lesi, O (2020)

  A 68-year-old woman presented with a three-week history of upper abdominal discomfort, vomiting of coffee ground substance, and passage of tarry stools. There were no typical risk factors for gastroduodenal or liver ...

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