Atherogenic indices in preeclamptic and eclamptic patients in North-Central Nigeria.

Unlabelled: Microvascular, placental, haematological and lipid studies suggest striking similarities between preeclampsia/eclampsia and atherosclerosis.

Objective: To determine the lipid profile and atherogenic indices in preeclamptic/eclamptic patients and compare with normal pregnant women.

Methodology: Comparative cross-sectional study conducted in North Central Nigeria.

Effect of fasting on cardiovascular risk factors among healthy adult Muslims attending primary care, Kano, Northern Nigerian.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are among the most prevalent and preventable chronic diseases in the 21st century The global burden of disease: 2004 update. The Report in Sections. A person's risk of developing CVD can be reduced by adopting healthy lifestyles, spiritual and religious practices The American Heart Association Life's Simple 7 in African Americans of the Jackson Heart Study.

Socio-economic and Lifestyle Determinants of Functional Capacity of the Senior Attendees of an Outpatient Clinic in Northern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Typical ageing changes and the associated health concerns frequently manifest themselves as reduction in their efficiency and functional capacity.

Objective: To identify the socioeconomic and lifestyle determinants of the functional capacity of elderly patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 329 patients aged ≥ 60 years who presented to the General Outpatient Clinic.

Influence of prior internist encounter on glycaemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at a family practice setting in Nigeria.

Background: The huge global diabetes burden and the paucity of diabetes specialists make primary care physicians important stakeholders in controlling diabetes. Hence, we examined the predictors of glycaemic control among primary care patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), highlighting the influence of prior internist encounters during the preceding year on glycaemic control.

Methods: This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study involved 276 T2DM patients systematically recruited from attendees of a general outpatient clinic (GOPC) in Kano, Nigeria.

Prevalence and sociodemographic predictors of perceived family functionality, marital satisfaction and intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 lockdown among married primary healthcare users.

Background: The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on family experiences has not been thoroughly evaluated, given the consequent stressful home environment it reportedly caused that can adversely affect family dynamics. This study examined the prevalence and sociodemographic predictors of perceived family functionality, marital satisfaction and intimate partner violence (IPV) during the lockdown among married healthcare users in a Nigerian primary care setting.

Materials And Methods: The study was cross sectional.

Multimorbidity and Functional Status of the Elderly in a Primary Care Setting of Northern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Globally, multimorbidity has attracted considerable attention in recent years. In resource-poor settings, the elderly bears the highest burden of chronic illnesses. Poor outcomes associated with multimorbidity in the elderly are well reported.

Maintenance Impact of Large Dose of Vitamin C on Proinflammatory Cytokines, Insulin, and Electrocardiographic Parameters of Wistar Rats Following Partial Pancreatectomy.

We investigated serum tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukins (IL-6 and IL-8) in rats undergoing pancreatic wound healing after partial pancreatectomy. In addition, we studied the effects of partial pancreatectomy on the insulin and the electrocardiography (ECG). We proposed that vitamin C (VitC) could have maintenance impact on TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8, insulin, and ECG parameters of pancreatic wound healing of Wistar rats that had partial pancreatectomy surgery, if administered in large dose.

Effect of Antenatal Couple Counselling on Postpartum Uptake of Contraception among Antenatal Clients and their Spouses attending Antenatal Clinic of a Northern Nigeria Tertiary Hospital: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Contraceptive non-use has great influence on maternal health and mortality in Northern Nigeria. Contraception counselling improves utilization, compliance to and efficiency of contraceptive methods. This study aimed at determining the effect of antenatal couple counselling on postpartum uptake of contraception among antenatal clients and their spouses.

A systematic review of trends and patterns of congenital heart disease in children in Nigeria from 1964-2015.

Background: Congenital heart diseases cause significant childhood morbidity and mortality. Several restricted studies have been conducted on the epidemiology in Nigeria. No truly nationwide data on patterns of congenital heart disease exists.