Publications by authors named "A A Akintunde"
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- - Q fever, a zoonotic illness caused by bacteria, was first identified in 1935 in Queensland, Australia, and is considered a significant national health concern in many countries due to its contagious nature.
- - It primarily spreads through inhalation, with some transmission via milk products, and is particularly risky for individuals working in veterinary and livestock settings.
- - While antibiotics are effective for the acute form, chronic cases can be challenging to treat, and vaccination can help reduce infections; hygiene measures are crucial to control outbreaks.
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- Dyslipidaemia is a major contributor to coronary artery disease (CAD) and cardiovascular issues globally, and understanding statin benefits is essential for its effective management.
- A web-based survey involving 313 physicians in Nigeria revealed that while most recognize elevated LDL-C as a key cause of CAD, many have concerns about statin side effects and their impact on patient adherence.
- The findings indicate significant knowledge and practice gaps in dyslipidaemia management among Nigerian physicians, suggesting a need for improvement initiatives to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Hypertension is a leading cardiovascular risk factor, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality in Africa. The continent is plagued with a high incidence, coupled with low treatment and control rates. The causes are multifactorial, and among the major causes is an absence of standardized African guidelines for the management of hypertension.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The implementation of task sharing and shifting (TSTS) policy as a way of addressing the shortage of physicians and reducing the burden of hypertension in Africa birthed the idea of the African School of Hypertension (ASH). The ASH is saddled with the responsibility of training non-physician health workers across Africa continent in the management of uncomplicated hypertension.
Aim: To get feedback from some faculty members and students who participated in the first ASH programme.
There is a need to constantly assess the awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in Nigeria. This study determined the frequency of undiagnosed hypertension across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. We conducted an opportunistic screening of adults aged at least 18 years in the month of May 2021.
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