A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Nigeria.

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major global non-communicable disease, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Its prevalence in Nigeria is driven by various risk factors. This review assesses the national and regional prevalence and risk factors of T2DM in Nigeria.

Knowledge, Practice and Attitude towards Foot Ulcers and Foot Care among Adults Living with Diabetes in Tobago: A Qualitative Study.

Globally, the prevalence of diabetes has risen significantly by 62% over the last ten years. A complication of unmanaged diabetes is diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), which adversely affects the quality of life of individuals with diabetes and inflicts a huge economic burden on the family, government, and health care services. However, this complication is preventable with adequate patient knowledge and practice regarding DFU and foot care.

Cardiac Manifestations of Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy in a Human Leukocyte Antigen B27-Positive African American Woman: A Case Report With Literature Review.

• Valvular heart disease is a complication of seronegative spondyloarthropathy. • Aortic regurgitation is the most common valvular disease encountered. • Other cardiac sequelae include mitral regurgitation and conduction disease.

Cardiac amyloidosis: A case report and review of literature.

Background: Cardiac amyloidosis, a disease caused by the precipitation of amyloid proteins in the myocardial extracellular matrix has been historically difficult to diagnose due to lack of specific clinical manifestations and necessity of biopsy to demonstrate amyloid deposition. However, advances in cardiovascular imaging techniques have facilitated earlier recognition of this disease. In addition, while once thought of as incurable, treatment strategies are emerging for cardiac amyloidosis, making early diagnosis essential.