Speciation of Malassezia and determination of sebum and hydration levels in secondary school students in Nigeria.

Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a common skin condition associated with Malassezia species. Factors influencing PV development, such as sebum and skin hydration levels, are not fully understood, especially among adolescents. This study aimed to determine Malassezia speciation and assess sebum and hydration levels in secondary school students with PV in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Exploiting the synergistic influence of AgNPs-TiONPs: enhancing phytostabilization of Pb and mitigating its toxicity in .

In this study, a composite of silver and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (AgNPs-TiONPs) was examined for its synergistic effects on phytostabilization of lead (Pb) and mitigation of toxicity in cowpea ( (L) Walp). Seeds of were wetted with water, 0.05 and 0.

The efficacy of custom-made offloading devices for diabetic foot ulcer prevention: a systematic review.

Introduction: Therapeutic offloading devices, including insoles, shoes, and other orthoses, are some of the most commonly used interventions to treat or prevent diabetic foot ulceration. Custom-made offloading devices are increasingly used to offset the development of foot ulcers. However, whether these devices are more effective than prefabricated standard offloading devices is uncertain.

Unmet Surgical Need among Adults in A Mixed Urban-Rural Community in Nigeria: A Survey of 1,993 Adults Using the Sosas Survey Tool.

Introduction: Community-based prevalence studies are known to be more accurate than hospital-based records. However, such community-based prevalence studies are uncommon in low- and middle-income countries including Nigeria. Allocation of resources and prioritization of health care needs by policy makers require data from such community-based studies to be meaningful and sustainable.

Peer Facilitator Training for Diabetes Prevention in a Nigerian Drug Treatment Center.

Introduction And Background: Individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) are at an increased risk of developing comorbid medical conditions, including Type 2 diabetes. Although the diabetes prevention program (DPP) is efficacious and cost-effective, there is no published evidence to support its implementation in Nigeria or within SUD treatment settings. In this first known DPP within an SUD treatment program, we implemented a multiphased, nurse-led DPP at a small outpatient drug treatment center in Nigeria.