Publications by authors named "A Yakubu"
Catatonia is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome characterised by abnormal psychomotor disturbance, which poses a diagnostic and treatment challenge to clinicians. It is a life-threatening condition in its severe form, termed malignant and characterised by hyperthermia and autonomic disturbances. Early recognition and treatment are important in its management.
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- There is an increasing focus on ethical challenges in genomics research for Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) due to the vulnerabilities of study participants.
- A systematic review of 5,509 papers narrowed down to 27 relevant studies, uncovering 109 ethical issues categorized under a framework addressing ethical principles specific to AD/ADRD research.
- The review highlights a lack of literature on critical ethical principles like "fair participant selection" and "social value," suggesting a need for more comprehensive research on these topics in various socioeconomic contexts.
Background: The first line of care is a paramount stage in the management of the mentally ill persons. In Nigeria, traditional and faith-based healers compete with medical professionals in providing care.
Aim: Pathway to care among patients with Mental Illness at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.
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- Specific phobic anxiety disorder involves excessive fear of specific objects or situations, leading to significant distress and dysfunction in daily life.
- A case study detailed the experience of an adult woman with a rare phobia of hedgehogs, diagnosed as skatzochoirophobia, who was treated successfully through systematic desensitization.
- The findings highlight the importance of awareness among clinicians for early detection and intervention of this uncommon phobia.
DEPRESSION AS A PREDICTOR OF OPIOID USE DISORDER IN SICKLE CELL DISEASE PATIENTS.
West Afr J Med
November 2024
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is highly prevalent in Africa, especially in Nigeria, the most populous country, and is associated with a high mortality rate. Depression, common among individuals with SCD, correlates with increased pain intensity and opioid misuse, leading to poorer outcomes and diminished quality of life in these patients.
Aim: To determine whether major depressive disorder is a predictor of opioid use disorder among patients with sickle cell disease.