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The ACT and the ATAQ are useful surrogates for asthma control in resource-poor countries with inadequate spirometric facilities.
(Taylor and Francis Online, 2012-12)OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to determine the utility of simple asthma control questionnaires in assessing the asthma control in our practice setting. METHODS: The Asthma Control Test (ACT), Asthma Therapy ... -
Admission blood pressure of stroke patients and its relationship to one-week case fatality-a preliminary study.
(Lagos University Medical Society (LUMS), 2002-01)Background: High blood pressure is often said to be associated with poor outcome in stroke. However, there remains some uncertainly about the relationship of blood pressure to mortality in stroke. Objective: This study ... -
The adrenal gland and the patient with pulmonary tuberculosis infected with human immunodeficiency virus
(2017)Background: The adrenal gland is not spared from the involvement by tuberculosis. One of the recognized causes of adrenal insufficiency (AI) is tuberculosis. AI, mostly at the subclinical level, is common in persons with ... -
The adrenal gland and the patient with pulmonary tuberculosis infected with human immunodeficiency virus
(Medknow, 2017)Background: The adrenal gland is not spared from the involvement by tuberculosis. One of the recognized causes of adrenal insufficiency (AI) is tuberculosis. AI, mostly at the subclinical level, is common in persons with ... -
Adrenocortical function in Nigerian Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB)
(2011-03)Addison's disease was frequently consequent upon affectation of the glands by tuberculosis. Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) is still very common in Nigeria but no report on the functional status of the adrenal cortex in ... -
Adrenocortical function in Nigerian patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB)
(University College Hospital, 2011)Addison's disease was frequently consequent upon affectation of the glands by tuberculosis. Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) is still very common in Nigeria but no report on the functional status of the adrenal cortex in ... -
Adrenocortical Function In Nigerians With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
(2013)OBJECTIVE: This study sets out to determine the prevalence of adrenocortical insufficiency in persons with HIV infection by determining the response to low-dose (1 µg) ACTH stimulation. DESIGN: An experimental study ... -
Adrenocortical function in Nigerians with human immunodeficiency virus infection
(Ghana Medical Association, 2013-12)OBJECTIVE: This study sets out to determine the prevalence of adrenocortical insufficiency in persons with HIV infection by determining the response to low-dose (1 µg) ACTH stimulation. DESIGN: An experimental study ... -
Agouti-related protein promoter variant associated with leanness and decreased risk for diabetes in West Africans.
(Nature Research, 2006)OBJECTIVE: The role of the central melanocortin system in the development of obesity has been extensively studied. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within several candidate genes have been associated with food intake ... -
An analysis of genetic studies of Parkinson's disease in Africa.
(Elsevier, 2008-09-18)Online databases (till April 30, 2007) revealed 12 studies describing genetics of Parkinson's disease (PD) in Africa. Two studied inheritance patterns of familial PD. Ten focused on one of three genes, i.e. parkin, PINK 1 ... -
Analysis of Nigerians with apparently sporadic Parkinson disease for mutations in LRRK2, PRKN and ATXN3.
(Public Library of Science (PLOS), 2008-10-17)Several genetic variations have been associated with Parkinson disease in different populations over the past few years. Although a considerable number of worldwide populations have been screened for these variants, results ... -
Antihypertensive pharmacotherapy in a developing economy: pattern, acquisition costs and conformity to international guidelines in a tertiary-care setting
(Nature Publishing Group, 2006-11)Acquisition cost of antihypertensive drugs may hamper blood pressure (BP) control. We evaluated prescribing pattern, acquisition cost and cost-effectiveness relationship in 225 black hypertensives attending a tertiary ... -
Apathetic Thyrotoxicosis Presenting with Hemoptysis
(Science and Education Publishing, 2014)Introduction: Apathetic thyrotoxicosis is an uncommon manifestation of hyperthyroidism. We report a case of apathetic thyrotoxicosis in an elderly Nigerian woman presenting with hemoptysis. Case Presentation: An 85 year ... -
Assessment of anthropometric indices among residents of Calabar, South-East Nigeria
(Medknow, 2014-05)Background: Obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus which may be addressed by application of intensive lifestyle interventions. Thus, establishing normative values of anthropometric indices in our environment ... -
Assessment of diabetic control:an African perspective
(FSG communications, 1994-04)Diabetes mellitus, especially non-insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM) is being increasingly recognised particularly in Africa and other parts of the developing world. The complications taking a great toll of life among ... -
An Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitudes of Graduating Medical Students in Lagos, Nigeria, Regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
(American Thoracic Society (ATS Journals), 2015-09)RATIONALE: Symptom scores show that a significant proportion of Nigerians are at high risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea; however, the diagnosis is rarely made in this country. The knowledge of medical students ... -
Association between periodontal diseases and systemic illnesses: A survey among internal medicine residents in Nigeria
(Elsevier, 2016-01)OBJECTIVE:To assess internal medicine residents' knowledge of associations between periodontal disease and systemic illnesses, and attitudes toward patients' periodontal health. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey using a ... -
Association between periodontal diseases and systemic illnesses: a survey among internal medicine residents in Nigeria.
(Elsevier, 2016)OBJECTIVE: To assess internal medicine residents' knowledge of associations between periodontal disease and systemic illnesses, and attitudes toward patients' periodontal health. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey using ... -
Association of body mass index and abdominal adiposity with atherogenic lipid profile in Nigerians with type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension.
(Hindawi, 2013-11)BACKGROUND: We explored the relationship between anthropometric indices (obesity and abdominal adiposity) and the presence of an atherogenic lipid profile in Nigerians with major cardiovascular risk factors (type 2 ... -
Association of body mass index and abdominal adiposity with atherogenic lipid profile in Nigerians with type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension.
(2013)BACKGROUND: We explored the relationship between anthropometric indices (obesity and abdominal adiposity) and the presence of an atherogenic lipid profile in Nigerians with major cardiovascular risk factors (type 2 diabetes ...